

{"id":12,"date":"2026-03-11T03:37:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T07:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/?p=12"},"modified":"2026-03-15T23:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T03:59:38","slug":"nothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/2026\/03\/11\/nothing\/","title":{"rendered":"My Study Abroad Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/files\/2026\/03\/thumbnail_image2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/files\/2026\/03\/thumbnail_image2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/files\/2026\/03\/thumbnail_image2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/files\/2026\/03\/thumbnail_image2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/sota\/files\/2026\/03\/thumbnail_image2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Chose to Study Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to study abroad because I wanted to find something meaningful for my future. After graduating from high school in Japan, I was not sure what I wanted to do in my career. I hoped that living in another country and experiencing a different culture would help me discover new possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, I chose to study in the United States at Whatcom Community College. It was my first time living abroad, so I was excited but also a little nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I Learned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before studying abroad, soccer had always been a big part of my life. However, living in another country helped me realize that there are many important things beyond soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through studying, meeting new people, and adapting to a different environment, I learned the importance of communication, independence, and stepping outside of my comfort zone. Even though I still have not decided exactly what I want to do in the future, I feel that I gained something valuable that will help guide my path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying abroad was a meaningful experience for me. It allowed me to grow as a person and see the world from a different perspective. I believe this experience will help me continue searching for what I truly want to do in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why I Chose to Study Abroad I decided to study abroad because I wanted to find something meaningful for my future. After graduating from high school in Japan, I was not sure what I wanted to do in my career. 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