Student experience - Chris Michalakas
Chris Michalakas completed an exchange to the University of Tokyo, Japan. While at UTokyo, Chris joined a university car club, which became the highlight of his exchange. Chris is studying a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Economics.
Before applying for his exchange, Chris was motivated to travel to Japan. He had never been overseas except for as a child, and wanted an opportunity to live independently. The main motivator for Chris to choose Japan as his exchange destination was his keen interest in JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars, and the social scene surrounding this.
On what he liked most about living in Tokyo, Chris said: