I wanted to refine my English skills since that's what I do best. I enrolled in this Department because I was interested in also learning about tourism studies. The Department offers many classes that offer opportunities to get out of our classrooms and actually explore tourist attractions in Kyoto. When I look around those spots with a perspective of "Why do people gather here?" I can see new aspects and challenges that I never realized before. This is how I acquired a new skill to look at things from multiple angles. My dream is to work at a job that brings people together and establish connections. In order to fulfill that dream, I am working to earn qualifications and gather information.

As a part of the Community Engagement Program (CEP) in my sophomore year, I stayed at Kinosaki Onsen for about a month. My group researched about the issue of food waste and proposed an idea to reuse them to nurture marine life. What moved me the most during my stay was how the ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) employees welcomed each guest with a warm smile and were proud to work there. The experience made me curious about the accommodation sector, so much that during summer break in the following year, I worked at that same ryokan I stayed at for CEP. My current goal is to work at a foreign-owned hotel. Further down the line I would like to build my career in hotel management and operations, which is why I am also studying marketing.