Konnichiwa (Hello) everyone! My name is Noe, and I am excited to connect with you as a Reach the World traveler. I was born and raised in Long Beach, California, a city not far from Los Angeles. I am currently studying at California State University Long Beach where I study business and technology. I'm currently at Osaka, Japan and will soon be studying at Ritsumeikan University for the Spring 2026 semester. I came to Japan because I grew up watching anime, and since then I began watching Japan vlogs and I became fascinated by the food, culture, and scenery. I've been having an amazing time here in Japan, and I cannot wait to share it with you all soon! While I am abroad I hope to share what daily life is like here in Japan and show you some really cool stuff I see along the way. I look forward to sharing my journey with you all!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by visiting www.gilmanscholarship.org.
