I can’t wait to be immersed in Japanese culture, become more comfortable speaking Japanese in day-to-day interactions, and make friends with people from all over the world. I have never had the opportunity to leave the United States before, and I can't wait to end that track record in such a notable way. I am also really excited to take the course SO/AN 391: Social Organization with Field Placement because I will get the opportunity to conduct ethnographic research.