Josiel Perez
<i>Home Institution</i>: University of California, Riverside
<i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2023
<i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Political Science
<i>Destination</i>: Tokyo, Japan
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: おはよう、こんにちは、こんばんは
<i>Program Provider</i>: CIS Abroad
<i>Demographics</i>: Hispanic/Latinx, Multi-Racial, U.S. Immigrant, First-Generation American, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student, Transfer Student
<i>Future Career Goals</i>: I aspire to work in the non-profit or public sector as a defense attorney for those who cannot afford one. Whether it be civil or criminal law, I want to be a voice for the voiceless and help the innocent.
<i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: First, I aim to improve my Japanese speaking, listening, and reading skills. Second, I hope to make friends that will last me a lifetime, either locals or people from the same program. Finally, I want to experience Japanese festivals and cultural traditions firsthand.
