What is the Best Thing About Studying in Kyoto? The Sheer Diversity! By Julie Taeko

What is the Best Thing About Studying in Kyoto? The Sheer Diversity! By Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Japan, Expat Life, Life

The sheer diversity in Kyoto is outstanding! Not only do you have the everyday tourist, but you also have the diverse array of students and faculty members from all over the world. According to a presentation by a Kyoto City Official at Kyoto Makers Garage, there are currently 150,000 students studying at 38 universities in Kyoto. And an astounding 9,000 of these students are from foreign countries. This means that 6% of all students are foreigners in Kyoto, and more impressively, students make up 10% of the population according to the International Student Study Kyoto Network.

How I Cured My Eczema (Atopic and Contact Dermatitis) in Japan by Julie Taeko

How I Cured My Eczema (Atopic and Contact Dermatitis) in Japan by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Life, Japan

Since the age of four, I have had eczema — 湿疹 or アトピー in Japanese. For those who have never had skin conditions, or do not know anyone with skin conditions, eczema is a non-contagious form of dermatitis. For me, it had quite debilitating physical and psychological effects during childhood, as it affected my appearance, and no child wants to be different from others.

In this article, I share detailed information about how I overcame eczema, and provide a glimpse into the life of someone who has suffered from eczema for over 25 years.

Women Entrepreneurs and Empowerment in Japan — Presentation at National Taiwan University (NTU) by Julie Taeko

Women Entrepreneurs and Empowerment in Japan — Presentation at National Taiwan University (NTU) by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Female Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs

In late November 2018, I had the great fortune to participate in a cross-cultural exchange with students from National Taiwan University (NTU) — the best university in Taiwan. During an entire Sunday morning and afternoon, we had around 12 Kyoto University students present about their various research topics, as well as around 6 NTU students present about their own research and points of interest. And of course, I presented on my favorite topic of all time — women entrepreneurs and empowerment in Japan.

The Choice — A Conference to Empower Japanese Women & Give Them More Choices! By Julie Taeko

The Choice — A Conference to Empower Japanese Women & Give Them More Choices! By Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Female Empowerment, Empowerment, Japan, Women Leaders

In late November 2018, I had the great fortune to attend the 1st ever Choice Network Conference in Tokyo about women’s empowerment, personal branding, and entrepreneurship. For half a day, I listened to top women in various industries such as the Chief Editor of a popular women’s magazine — Oggi, a female founder of a Women’s Empowerment Consulting Company in Japan, the General Manager of LVMH Group, and the Founder of the Choice Network.

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 2 by Julie Taeko

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 2 by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Expat Life, Japan

Why Did I Chose the EA Program at Kyoto University Versus the English Management School's IPROMAC Program at Kyoto University?

After many conversations with my Professor, Chihiro Suematsu, and students who were part of the IPROMAC program at Kyoto University, I decided that the English EA Economics Program was the best for me, because of the ability to spend more time researching (with half the number of units necessary to graduate compared to the English Management School's IPROMAC Program), and the Masters Thesis requirement.

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 1 by Julie Taeko

An Insider’s Look Into the English Programs at Kyoto University’s Economics Department — PART 1 by Julie Taeko

Julie Taeko
Japan, Expat Life

What is the Official Title of the Program?

The title of the program is extraordinarily long, so no one seems to use the official title. Instead, when we reference the program colloquially, we say we are part of the “EA Program.”

The official title is: "International Graduate Programme for East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies.”

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