By Penelope Morris

On June 1, a few students from Japanese Plus got the amazing opportunity to attend the NAFSA Conference, a huge gathering of study abroad programs and universities at the Convention Center in DC. We spent an entire morning in the section dedicated to Japan, and there was a lot to take in: so many different universities from all over Japan with varying class structures, opportunities, and programs. One university that particularly stood out to me, however, was the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. As someone considering a career in International studies, I found this institution very appealing because it is in a large city with many opportunities to learn about diverse international cultures, and specializes in many different languages. The University also emphasizes community engagement, which I find very important in today’s world because individuals and enterprises are becoming more and more interconnected. I was happy to see a university that aligned so neatly with my career goals at NAFSA, and am looking forward to exploring study abroad further!