Asian in America, American in Asia
As an Asian-American person studying in Japan, I have realized that my experience is much different from those of my white, black, or Latino friends. Although I...
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Pre-Departure: Sheltered and Fasting on the Other Side of the World
In this post, I talk about what it's like to be living away from my family for the first time in my life, the challenges that fasting for almost the entire...
When in Japan, Speak Japanese!
That might sound a bit obvious, but it can be surprisingly difficult. This post discusses how my Japanese has improved, and why it is important to take every...
