Nina Patrick

Nina Patrick was born in Nara, Japan, and raised in the United States. After completing high school she moved to Tokyo to attend Keio University to study economics. After a year, she decided to change course and pursue an education at Sophia University. She is currently enjoying being a student in the Faculty of Liberal Arts. Being half Japanese, she had always wanted to connect further with her heritage. Moving to Japan for college was the perfect chance to experience her culture while getting the education necessary to follow her dream of becoming a writer.

Articles

University

Keio University English Economics Program PEARL

by Nina Patrick | January 29, 2019

Keio University is a prestigious private institution of higher learning and is home to the longes...

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Living in Japan

Homestay in Japan ー An Invaluable Way to Learn

by Nina Patrick | February 06, 2019

Living with a Japanese family is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Other h...

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Living in Japan

Gluten-Free Vegan Dessert in Tokyo

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Having gluten, dairy, and egg intolerances makes it nearly impossible to enjoy any desserts that ...

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Living in Japan

Eating at Home on a Student Budget

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

As a student in Japan, it’s almost too easy to cruise into a convenience store and pick up a few ...

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Struggling With Speaking Formal Japanese Taught Me Acceptance

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Keigo is an honorific form of Japanese that communicates respect. Many social situations require ...

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Helpful Japanese Phrases for Beginner Students in Japan

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Learning Japanese is a huge shift from the comfort and ease of speaking your native language. You...

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University

My Experience in a Funk Music Circle at Keio University

by Nina Patrick | March 01, 2019

During my time as a student at Keio University, I tried to make friends by joining music circles....

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Living in Japan

Gluten-Free and On a Budget in Japan?

by Nina Patrick | March 01, 2019

Having a gluten sensitivity makes finding edible foods extremely cumbersome. Even something as si...

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University

Keio University Ranking and Review

by Nina Patrick | March 11, 2019

History Located in Mita, Tokyo with five other campuses in the greater Tokyo region, Keio Uni...

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Living in Japan

What is Student Life in Tokyo Like Outside of University?

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Educational opportunities for people wanting to study abroad in Japan are increasing more than ev...

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University

A Heartwarming Freshman Year at Sophia University

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Trying to find an appropriate word to capture my freshman year experience led me to decide upon “...

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Learning Japanese | JLPT

Ready for N5? Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 01, 2019

The easiest Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), N5, measures an elementary level of langua...

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Living in Japan

Private Apartment Accommodation for International Students in Japan

by Nina Patrick | December 15, 2018

Average private apartment rent per month: ￥50,000 ~￥110,000 If you enjoy personal space and priv...

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Living in Japan

How Living in Japan Altered My Individualistic Values

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Since I was raised in the United States, much of my ideas and philosophies were informed by what ...

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Learning Japanese | JLPT

What’s the N4? Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 01, 2019

The N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures basic levels of language proficiency. I...

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Living in Japan

Dormitory Accommodation for International Students in Japan

by Nina Patrick | December 05, 2018

If you’re looking to bond with other students and have a practical and affordable place to live, ...

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University

4 Great Places for Lunch in Hiyoshi

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Moving to Japan and suddenly needing to independently find places to eat can be hard. Struggling ...

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University

Keio University Campuses

by Nina Patrick | January 29, 2019

Keio University is the oldest modern institution for higher learning in Japan. The esteemed insti...

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Living in Japan

Commuter Passes Are a Student’s Best Friend

by Nina Patrick | February 28, 2019

Living in Japan means you will be using trains – a lot. If you’re a student and commute to school...

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Learning Japanese | JLPT

Why the N3 is Important and Useful ー Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

by Nina Patrick | February 04, 2019

The N3 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) measures upper-intermediate levels of language p...

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