Trip #4 – Nara

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Susana Olivo Sandoval

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Susana Olivo Sandoval

<i>Home Institution</i>: University of North Georgia <i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2024 <i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Spanish Modern Languages & East Asian Studies / Linguistics <i>Destination</i>: Nagoya, Japan <i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: ใ“ใ‚“ใซใกใฏ๏ผ <i>Program Provider</i>: Nanzan University <i>Demographics</i>: Hispanic/Latinx, U.S. Immigrant, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student, LGBTQ+ <i>Future Career Goals</i>: I will be a language professor and translator <i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: Improve my language skills; Make meaningful connections with people from different cultures; Enjoy Japanese culture (food, festivals, and more)

One of the things I love in this world is animals. Nara is an area of Japan that keeps tradition and has a close connection with nature. It is known as the โ€œdeer park,โ€ where the deer live harmoniously with people. Observing the interest of people from different places in the park was beautiful. I met people from Spain, Brazil, China, South Korea, Canada, and other sites in the deer park.

It made me wonder what attracts people worldwide, but I knew after spending a few hours there. The deer are funny and respectful; they would bow to receive food. Something adorable to see. This trip to Nara made me happy because I saw the respect of people for animals and their environment.