Erica P. Cano-Garcia
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> ใใใซใกใฏ๏ผ
<i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Northern Illinois University
<i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2024
<i>Destination city & country:</i> Nagasaki, Japan
<i>Program provider:</i> USAC
<i>Major/minor:</i> Global Studies with a Concentration in Japanese / Nonprofit and NGO Studies
<i>Demographics:</i> Hispanic/Latinx, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student, Transfer Student, LGBTQ+, Person with a disability
<i>Future career aspirations:</i> I plan on seeking a teaching position in the Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) program.
<i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> Broaden my horizons
Improve my Japanese language skills
Try new food