My time in Japan with the University of Tsukuba as part of the Inclusive Smart Society program was phenomenal.
For the short ten days that I was there, I had so much fun every single day.
We explored the campus of the University of Tsukuba, where we learned about the research of the students in the labs there.
They demonstrated their research and explained the practical application of their works to us and I was mind blown at how amazing they were.
From propellerless flying drones to finger prosthetics to a rat physical therapy machine, I learned about the wide range of research and got a glimpse into each of the hard work put into each project.
Not only did I learn a lot academically, I also learned about traditional Japanese culture while I visited.
My group and I participated in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, where we learned about the different steps to a tea ceremony and learned how to make our own matcha with a matcha whisk.
We visited shrines, sculptures, and monuments, each with their own unique history.
We were able to try a variety of Japanese dishes, each better than the last! But best of all were the people I was able to meet on this trip.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many lovely, amazing, and talented people and to be able to learn and try so many new things.
My only complaint about my trip was that I wish it had been longer!
