Kaytin Taba
I am currently a junior majoring Biology and Japanese at Hope College. I was born and raised in Hawaii on a small island called Kaua'i (Fun fact: It is the oldest Hawaiian island!) I love to dance hula and take pictures/film with my old camera!
Blogs by Kaytin Taba
Readjusting
Readjusting to life back in America after leaving Nagoya is a bit more difficult than I thought.
またね, Nagoya
A love letter/final reflection of my semester in Nagoya
The Art of Saying Goodbye
Goodbyes are hard, but despite that, there's always something beautiful about saying goodbye and why saying goodbye hurts.
How I Balance School, Travel, and Social Life
How I balance my school, social life and travel while studying in Japan
My Favorite Places in Osaka
Recently went to Osaka during Golden Week so here are my top 3 places to go whenever I'm in Osaka!
My Japanese “American” Football Game Experience
My very interesting experience going to an "American Football" game here in Japan!
Homesickness in a Place that Feels like Home
Dealing with homesickness is a normal thing while studying abroad, but dealing with homesickness in a place that feels like home is a whole other beast. This is...
Hokkaido Trip and Tips
Sharing about my recent (but not really) trip to Hokkaido with my friends and some tips I wish I knew before and during the trip!
Adventures in Inuyama
How my orientation with IES Abroad went in Inuyama!
Nerves and a New Year
Navigating through nerves, excitement and of course, packing.