Help Melissa Study Abroad to Japan

Melissa Laraque Start Date: Oct 11, 2016 - End Date: Mar 19, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

My Travel Story

by: Melissa Laraque Start Date: Oct 11, 2016 - End Date: Mar 19, 2017
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Study/Degree Abroad
Hello, my name is Melissa, I’m 24 years old and have a big dream of going back to school and studying abroad in Japan. I grew up with my amazing Haitian parents. As a young one, I've always been deeply interest in the Japanese culture ever since I was 6 years old. Once a freshman in high school, I began to learn the Japanese language. I joined the afterschool Japanese Anime and Culture Club. I've also earned a perfect grade in a 12- week Japanese online course given by St. Petersburg College. I was able to meet with all the friends who I’ve met through social media and talked to people from around the world. I got so inspired by meeting people with the same interests and goals as me, it was just a wonderful experience!

Japanese is such a beautiful language to learn and it has a rich culture that goes back thousands of years. I enjoy explaining stories of the history, fashion, and sub-culture in Japan.

I'm currently planning on going to the Fukuoka Foreign Language College, through Go Go Nihon in the Spring 2017, then once I am done with 2 year program, I will be transferring to a University to earn my Bachelor's Degree in Art, while focusing on studying the Japanese language and culture. I chose FFLC because it allows more classroom time to prepare for my future in Japan. Which then enables me to communicate effectively with other students and using these skills in day to day life.

This would make me the happiest girl EVER to know I am eligible for an amazing opportunity. I will be sure to immerse myself into this program. No words are able to describe my feelings for this experience. Every donation counts towards my transition to studying abroad in Japan.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND GENEROSITY FOR ME TO HAVE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO GO STUDY ABROAD IN JAPAN!
  • Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan