Nordgaard (l) participated in the famous Tea Ceremony of Japan
Cat Chronicles: Several Bobcats are Studying Overseas This Summer. Today's Take...
6/9/2016 3:05:00 PM | Women's Basketball, Student Services
Several Bobcats are journaling their summer adventures. Today's Take is by Riley Nordgaard, Women's Basketball
I am spending this first month of summer vacation as an international intern for Starzen Group in Tokyo, Japan. It is a unique experience designed to gain insight and knowledge of international business dealings with a concentrated focus on the imported meat industry.
When I first heard of this opportunity, I was a little apprehensive. Every time I envisioned going abroad I had thought Europe would be the destination. However, after being accepted by Starzen I did not hesitate for a second. The opportunity to travel, broaden my experiences, and grow as a young professional all were appealing aspects.
Tokyo is one of the most unique places I have ever been too. It is honestly hard to compare it to anywhere else. It seems as though the streets, buildings, and people never seem to stop. The people have been absolutely welcoming and that is what resembles Montana the most for myself.
I have only been in Japan for one week, but we have done and seen many things already. We have visited Tokyo Tower, which is modeled after the Eifel Tower in Paris, and provides a beautiful vantage point of the entire city. I have also participated in the famous Tea Ceremony of Japan. This is a service that prepares and distributes green Matcha Tea as a way to give thanks. Finally, I don't think I could do Tokyo justice without talking at least briefly about their shopping malls. I have never before seen such a selection of both goods and food.
All in all, I already feel beyond grateful to have had this opportunity. I couldn't thank Starzen Group and the Jake Jabs College of Business enough.
Arigato Gozaimus!
Riley Nordgaard
When I first heard of this opportunity, I was a little apprehensive. Every time I envisioned going abroad I had thought Europe would be the destination. However, after being accepted by Starzen I did not hesitate for a second. The opportunity to travel, broaden my experiences, and grow as a young professional all were appealing aspects.
Tokyo is one of the most unique places I have ever been too. It is honestly hard to compare it to anywhere else. It seems as though the streets, buildings, and people never seem to stop. The people have been absolutely welcoming and that is what resembles Montana the most for myself.
I have only been in Japan for one week, but we have done and seen many things already. We have visited Tokyo Tower, which is modeled after the Eifel Tower in Paris, and provides a beautiful vantage point of the entire city. I have also participated in the famous Tea Ceremony of Japan. This is a service that prepares and distributes green Matcha Tea as a way to give thanks. Finally, I don't think I could do Tokyo justice without talking at least briefly about their shopping malls. I have never before seen such a selection of both goods and food.
All in all, I already feel beyond grateful to have had this opportunity. I couldn't thank Starzen Group and the Jake Jabs College of Business enough.
Arigato Gozaimus!
Riley Nordgaard
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