EARLIER LIFE
First half in Japan, second half in America
I was born in Japan, and my childhood was spent completely immersed in Japanese culture and language. I learned English from communicating with my parents who were American English teachers in Japan. Moving to Charlotte NC, at age 12 was not only a major shift in my life, it presented the ultimate learning challenge of my lack of English skills. I encountered many culture shocks as well as language barriers, which ultimately helped shape who I am today and the interests I am pursuing.
1998-2011
Born in Ibraki prefecture, Japan, attended a Japanese kindergarten and elementary school
2011-2017
Lived in Charlotte, NC. Attended a language immersion middle school and high school
2017-present
Returned to Japan as a college student in Tokyo
EDUCATION
September 2017 - present
Major - Business/Academic Japanese Language
Minor - Political Science
September 2013 - June 2017
April 2011 - June 2013
April 2005 - March 2011
