I am a university student studying digital technology, design, and visual culture, with a strong interest in how creativity, culture, and everyday life intersect. I have always been drawn to observing small details such as how people communicate, how spaces are designed, and how daily routines shape the way a place feels.
I will be traveling to Japan for a professional internship, an opportunity that brings together many of my academic and personal interests. Japan has fascinated me for years, not as an idealized destination, but as a place with its own rhythms, traditions, and contemporary challenges. I am excited to experience daily life there, including working in a professional setting, navigating cultural differences, and adapting to a new environment.
Through this journey, I hope to share honest reflections on living and working abroad, including moments of curiosity, adjustment, and personal growth. I am especially interested in how creativity appears in everyday life, from design and technology to food, public spaces, and social norms.
By participating in Reach the World, I hope to make international experiences feel more approachable and to encourage students to stay curious, observant, and open to perspectives beyond their own.
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.
