When you take Japanese classes at GW, you become part of our extended family …whether you like it or not! We are always happy to learn about what you are up to. So be sure to let us know where your life takes you and make us proud!
Jose Pulido (JAPN106) has been selected to be among 36 delegates from the US for the 61st Japan America Student Conference (JASC;日米学生会議) to be held from July 24th to August 21st this summer. The JASC was established by a few college students during in 1934 with the mission goal to of strengthening the bonds that the two countries share. This year the leading theme is “Towards Global Awareness: Everyday Impact through Interactive Empowerment.” There are also will be many roundtable groups that will to discuss particular issues concerning the theme. Some will focus on education. The roundtable at in which Jose was asked to take part in is will focus on international development. The program includes an introduction in Seattle and then a 4 week stay in Japan. There, Jose and other college students will explore Japan’s intricate culture while discussing the pertinent political and economic issues between both the US and Japan. He looks forward to representing GW and his country during this experience. JASC's alumni include former U.S. Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger and former Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa.
Andrew Gomella (JAPN002) has been selected to be among the 16 students to attend the Summer Nanotechnology Study Program in Japan this summer. The NanoJapan program is organized by Rice University in Houston. Selected students will be responsible for a $750 program fee but due to NSF-PIRE funding they will also receive a stipend of up to $3,500 that can be used towards their international airfare, lodging, and meal expenses during their International Research Experience. Andrew will spend the entire summer in Japan and is very excited about it! There is a two week orientation program in Tokyo then the participants each go to their assigned universities/research facilities. There is also a few days in the middle that they spend in Kyoto, and then at the end they attend a research symposium at Rice. Andrew will be taking language classes as well as working in a research lab. nanojapan.rice.edu
Richard Ashman (JAPN004) won the "Videtto Award" for study abroad; the award is USD $10,000 and was donated by a GW family. The money cannot go towards tuition, but can be used for personal expenses such as airfare. Richard’s plan is to spend a year in Japan studying at Waseda University in the School of International Liberal Studies, taking mostly business-related courses and Japanese language courses. He plans to use some of the money to visit his cousin who is studying at Osaka University. How nice!
