Finally!

I'm finally done with my applications to Japan! I turned in my applications last Thursday and sent them off to Japan. I should know whether I've been accepted to each program by mid-December, and I can't wait to know!

I've been wanting to study abroad to Japan since freshman year, but I wanted to have the most language preparation possible, hence I've waited until Spring semester of my Junior year. However, from then until now, it's been a bit difficult. Initially, I had wanted to do the W&M exchange program to Keio University in Tokyo, but I missed the application deadline (which is a whole other story! My advice: talk to someone who's done the particular program you want for information. The Reves Center is not much help and will send you on a goose chase!). But, I think I've found two very great programs that are actually cheaper (awesome!).

I'm so excited to be going to a foreign country! On one hand, it'll be scary once I get there, to be speaking only in Japanese (or limited English), but I want so much to live among another culture. Which is why I'll be living with a host family! I hope they will have children, espeically a high school student (I find Japanese high school life so fascinating). I also want to travel around the country to see the typical sights and visit some friends. So hopefully they can help me with the not only the langauge but also getting around the country. Very exciting!

Okay, well I think I've rambled on long enough. Just wanted to let you all know!