Growing up I started to realize that a lot of really interesting pieces of media were coming out of Japan. I got curious enough to try and learn the language in order to be able to understand more of it. Since then, my fascination with Japanese media has waned somewhat, but I enjoyed learning the language enough that I kept on consuming the culture for the sake of learning the language.

Going to Japan and living there for a year or more will hopefully solidify my Japanese proficiency so that I’m able to focus on learning other languages.

Right now I intend to apply to the JET program in order to accomplish this goal. If I’m not accepted, I may seek employment with one of the Eikaiwa schools in Japan instead.