Now that my study abroad experience has come to a close, I am left with a lot to reflect on – both about the experience itself and about myself. During my time abroad, I studied hard, made lifelong friends, and explored incredible culture and cuisine. I had become so well-adjusted to daily life in Japan…
Author: Ella Homa
Hi! My name is Ella, and I hail from Cheltenham, PA. I'm currently studying Ecology & Evolution with a certificate in sustainability and a minor in Japanese language. I'm studying the language abroad in Kyoto at Ritsumeikan University this Spring '25 semester and will be writing blog posts about my experience here.
Settling into Life in Kyoto
As this is my first post on the Pitt Honors Blog, I’ll start off by introducing myself. My name is Ella Homa, and I am currently a second-year student majoring in Ecology and Evolution and minoring in Japanese language. I am also currently enrolled in an exchange program with Ritsumeikan University, and as such am…