As I previously posted, I went to Kyoto Sushi to meet with my former Japanese teacher from the College of Dupage. I suppose you can call him my mentor since he has helped me the most in deciding what path I am taking in life.
Overall I had a great time. Eating sushi was a little hard since I had just recently got my wisdom teeth removed and the rice was getting stuck in the vacant holes in my mouth LOL. But most importantly I once again received extremely valuable advice from Shingo. In my quest to become fluent in Japanese as well as cultuarally competent, I should most likely enter into the JET Program(hired for teaching english in Japan).
Originally I was planning on this but had a few reservations when it came to my ability to pay off loans. I figured it might be hard to effectively bring down my principle loan amount while I lived in Japan. But Shingo was able to give me some figures to work with. So I came to the conclusion that it is actually a pretty good deal and I would be able to pay off a good amount of loans while I am there.
After the program I hope to continue my education all the way through doctoral studies. My main goal is to become a University Professor in East Asian Languages and Cultures. But I realize that I can always fall back on business when I need to. Actually it would be ideal to combine the two and educate aspiring youths about International Business Relations in East Asia. Well see what happens though.
Needless to say, I owe Shingo a lot for all his help through the years. He jokes that he will send me a bill haha.
Well this post has become too long, sorry.
Ja mata,
Jonathan
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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2 comments:
cool :) sounds good, I'm glad you have a plan and are well on your way, good luck haha "datta bayo!" however that is spelled.
I'm glad to see that you have remained optimistic. Doctoral studies - I didn't know you were aiming that high! Ganbatte! I got believe in you, as it were.
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