Since Fall of 2021, I have been studying computer science at The University of Massachusetts Boston. I have been given background in high level data structures and algorithms using languages like Python, Java and C. I have also been given early foundation in computer hardware and developing with embedded systems using low-level languages like Assembly. In addition to development and hardware, I have also been educated in the history and importance of computer ethics.

For five semesters at UMass Boston, I have completed six courses in Japanese language. Early courses consisted of basic comprehension of Hiragana and Katakana, the Japanese alphabet for writing native and foreign vocabulary. We were also given exposure to elementary kanji, the third Japanese alphabet which is inherited from Chinese. Later courses gave us exposure to casual grammar and sentence structures and focused more on expressing our own ideas in Japanese.

For 5 months, I attended a intensive Japanese language course at Soka University. As a continuation of my Japanese minor at UMass Boston, I was taught advanced listening comprehension, reading, writing, and casual conversation. I was also given many opportunities to learn about Japan’s culture, traditions, customs and history. On this journey, I made numerous friends from many different countries around the world. I learned about everyday life in Japan but also gained a greater global perspective. Additionally, stepping outside of the US was not a new experience for me, however living in a non-English speaking country for several months was. I learned how to be an independent adult and gained agency in choosing my own path. It’s a defining moment in my adulthood and a memory I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Worked at the UMass Boston IT Help Desk.