First off, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity and generous hospitality that was provided to us from University of West Oahu (UHWO) to experience something that many people in the United States do not often get to do in their time as university students. Other than being able to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese, I personally believe that this program has allowed both KSU and UHWO students to expand on their network of people to an international scale as the world continues to follow suit in globalization. Being able to constantly socialize and spend time with the KSU students was an amazing experience to both put our Japanese skills to practical use but also learn about each other’s culture and individual character. Of course, there were some hiccups that had occurred between us in terms of expectations and communication but it also helped us be more open minded to overcome those hiccups. As one of the students, I had enjoyed the immersive interactions that were provided by the program. The takoyaki cooking, kendo, learning of Yatai, and more! I can only envy what other experiences future students in this program will get to do in the years to come.
In best regards,