30th of august.

Writing this feels quite surreal, but I've safely arrived in Canada and made my way to Pearson College. After 27 hours of traveling I was picked up by my Canadian hosts in Metchosin, where I got to stay for a night. Let's just say that getting to shower, eat and sleep for a while felt quite amazing after such a long travel. The next day we went to Pearson and suddenly there were so many things going on at once. New faces, names, places, people, languages, everything! So far it has been both very overwhelming and wonderful at the same time.

My roommates are lovely, the campus is just utterly beautiful, the food is amazing, the ocean is overwhelmingly large and spectacular and there are awesome people everywhere. Classes don't start until next week which means that we've got a few days to adjust to Pearson-life, have fun and get to know each other. Also, it gives us the chance to catch up on some sleep and cope with jet-lags. (The struggle is real.)

Today I've spent most of the time talking to people, walking around on the campus, eating an amazing brunch and walking to a nearby beach. I would love to write more, but our first-years Japan-house meeting will start in a few minutes. You'll hear more from me soon.

At the airport in Toronto.

The beatiful, beautiful boat house with a view on the Pacific.