This blog has been created to share the College of Staten Island (CSI) students’ experiences around the world. Dolphins across the Seven Seas provides the opportunity for CSI students, staff, faculty and beyond to gain insight into the study abroad experience. Additionally, Study Abroad Peer Advisors provide reflections upon their experiences as well as advice to potential study abroad participants. CSI is the single senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), located in the borough of Staten Island.

Monday, December 5, 2016

JAPAN: A CSI Student’s Study Abroad Journey


 Yong Hao Hu is studying on the CSI Exchange Ambassador Program at Seinan Gakuin University (SGU) in Fukuoka, Japan during the Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters.

 I have learned and experienced many things in Japan. Japanese culture is very interesting and day-by-day I learn new things about everything. My Japanese is improving every day. Festivals are fun, so far, I went to the Balloon Festival, Light Festival, Life Festival and the Meat Festival. The Culture Festival is coming up and I eagerly await its arrival next week, students will create and come up with their own activities to attract people to the festival. 

I think studying abroad really opens your mind and shows you many valuable things. To CSI students who are interested in studying Japanese, science, technology or finance, Japan may be one of your top choices for study abroad.  It is a good chance to experience and learn in a new place and culture. 


Traditional Japanese Music

Night view of Fukuoka 
At the Park
Judo Class



Tenjin Underground Street
Somen Nagashi
City view at a Park
At Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
Halloween Party with International Students at SGU
Trip to Kyoto
Kyoto Trip
Fukuoka Tower


I love Ramen!