I have long been interested in foreign culture, language and most importantly, the people inhabiting those cultures. Throughout the course of this study, one of my main objectives is to interact with and learn from a diverse range of individuals and cultures. I chose to study in Japan specifically because I have been studying the language, culture, and want to further my skills in Japanese and learn more about life in Japan. Finally, this experience will also help further my professional goal of teaching English, or possibly a different career, as the experience I gain, I feel, will be invaluable.