Miriam Arabella Ruiz
Journal Entries
Jun 15th 2023
Post-Return Blog: Love and Attention
May 22nd 2023
Rainy Days in Hirakata
May 17th 2023
Golden Week
May 16th 2023
The Last Train
May 07th 2023
Fukuoka
Mar 25th 2023
Hiroshima
Mar 18th 2023
Sala Talk
Feb 02nd 2023
At the Mountain
Jan 20th 2023
Pre-departure: Introductions and Managing Stress
More About This Scholar
Home Institution: Macalester College
Expected Graduation Year: 2024
Academic Major / Minor: Creative Writing & Japanese / Studio Art
Destination: Hirakata City, Japan
“Hello” in your host country’s language: こんにちは (konnichiwa)
Program Provider: Kansai Gaidai University
Demographics: Hispanic/Latinx, Multi-Racial, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+
Future Career Goals: Fiction Writer and Animator (and perhaps a florist when I retire)
Top Three Study Abroad Goals: To learn more about the Japanese language and animation industry, to build long-lasting friendships and learn more about people in general, and to appreciate nature while in Japan.
Expected Graduation Year: 2024
Academic Major / Minor: Creative Writing & Japanese / Studio Art
Destination: Hirakata City, Japan
“Hello” in your host country’s language: こんにちは (konnichiwa)
Program Provider: Kansai Gaidai University
Demographics: Hispanic/Latinx, Multi-Racial, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+
Future Career Goals: Fiction Writer and Animator (and perhaps a florist when I retire)
Top Three Study Abroad Goals: To learn more about the Japanese language and animation industry, to build long-lasting friendships and learn more about people in general, and to appreciate nature while in Japan.