Moving to Japan!

simone ward Start Date: Aug 29, 2023 - End Date: Aug 28, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Chiba, Japan
  • Tokyo, Japan

My Travel Story

by: simone ward Start Date: Aug 29, 2023 - End Date: Aug 28, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Professional Development
  • Study/Degree Abroad
I started studying Japanese about two years ago, and with that I've grown to love the language and the culture. My reasoning in the beginning was quite silly. I told myself that I would learn the language just to challenge myself. There were many times when I thought about dropping it entirely, however the more that I learned the more that I fell in love with it. My reasoning for learning transitioned from it being a challenge to "I would love to be able to have a conversation with the people that speak this language". Since then, I've made a friend from Japan, I've yearned for wanting to learn more about the culture and their cooking styles, and I've even dreamt of traveling/living there. I'm currently in my final year of college and I've recently just finished an internship in California. During my time there, I came to a realization that I wanted Japan to be my final destination. I asked myself multiple times if I was sure however, I could never come up with a valid reason to not be sure. I've told my friends and family and they're all onboard with my plan. I attend a culinary school, and finding work in Japan will allow me to achieve three goals: continuing my love for cooking, experiencing my dream to learn Japanese cuisines, and living out my dream of being in Japan! To the people that see my campaign, I ask for your assistance in allowing me to achieve this dream.
  • Chiba, Japan
  • Tokyo, Japan