Alejandro Canela
<i>Pronouns:</i> He/him
<i>Home Institution:</i> University of North Georgia
<i>Expected Graduation:</i> 2023
<i>Major / Minor:</i> Biology (Pre-Med) / Japanese
<i>Study Abroad Location:</i> Nagoya, Japan
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> ใใใซใกใฏ๏ผKonnichiwa
<i>Identity:</i> Hispanic/Latinx, Immigrant, First-Generation American, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+
<i>Future Career Goals:</i> My future career goals are to learn languages to better my communication and become a physician assistant. I wish to make an impact in the medical world by helping as many people as I can.
<i>Top 3 Goals for your time abroad:</i> My goals for studying abroad include learning as much Kanji as possible. I also wish to enhance my fluency in Japanese through constant practice both in and out of class. I plan on learning more and experiencing cultural festivities.