"Hello" in your host country's language: Konnichiwa
Home Institution (your U.S. University/College): American University
Expected graduation year: 2024
Destination city & country: Kyoto, Japan
Program provider: Sakura Scholars, AU
Major/minor: International Relations
Demographics: First-Generation
Future career aspirations: I hope to work for the UN regarding human trafficking and child poverty.
Top 3 goals for your time abroad: 1) Learn professional Japanese
2) Explore what Japanese culture has to offer, like food and history
3) Make memories with friends and experience Japan to the fullest
Home Institution (your U.S. University/College): American University
Expected graduation year: 2024
Destination city & country: Kyoto, Japan
Program provider: Sakura Scholars, AU
Major/minor: International Relations
Demographics: First-Generation
Future career aspirations: I hope to work for the UN regarding human trafficking and child poverty.
Top 3 goals for your time abroad: 1) Learn professional Japanese
2) Explore what Japanese culture has to offer, like food and history
3) Make memories with friends and experience Japan to the fullest
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