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PANORAMAB I - A N N U A L S T U D Y A B R O A D N E W S L E T T E R
FALLI S S U E2 0 1 6 CGEE
Center for Global Education andExchange
PC: Keenan Brookman
Table Of Contents
"My Scottish Adventure"
"Bonjour from Bruxelles!"
"Exploring Scotland"
"Wild Tigers in India!!!"
"Monastery in Myanmar"
"Brittany's Suite Life on Deck"
"The Beautiful Kyoto"
"The Land of the Rising Sun"
JET Program
Scholarships
Scholarship Recipients
Currently Abroad
by Kayla Clarke
by Elise Inouye
by Angela Laureta
by Ty Widhalm
by Kristen Hofer
by Brittany Luna
by Zachary Nanbu
by Yan Ying Huang
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My Scottish AdventureKayla Clarke University of Stirling, Scotland
My name is Kayla Clarke and I attended
University of Stirling in Scotland. I am a biology
major at University of Hawaii at Hilo. Over the
course of the semester I have had many memorable
moments. It is hard to choose only a few because
overall this experience has helped me grow as a
person, and I have become more confident in my
own abilities. One experience in particular that really
stuck with me over the semester was during reading
break. My flat mates and I decided to take a trip to
Loch ness and to Skye. We didn’t plan out the trip,
and decided to see where it went. We ended up
stuck in a small town on Loch ness on a Sunday
where no buses were coming in and out of the town.
We found a place to stay and then took the first bus
out of there the next day because it had started to
snow. We never ended up making it to Skye, but I
have never laughed so hard on a trip. It definitely
taught me to be aware of different types of public
transport and to prepare in advance.
Another memorable moment was going to see
my favorite football team play in Manchester,
England. I am a huge football fan, and being able to
go and experience the event at Old Trafford was
amazing. One of my favorite teams is Manchester
United, and I have been following them for quite a
while. I got to see the players up close, and in their
own stadium. Manchester United ended up winning
5 to 1 against FC Midtjylland. It was a phenomenal
experience being able to be a part of England
football. Overall, my term abroad has been an eye
opening experience that I will cherish all of my life. I
have been able to travel all over the UK, as well as
other European countries.
"My flat mates and I at UrquhartCastle in Scotland "
"Manchester United game against FCMidtjylland "
SCOTLAND 1
Bonjour from BruxellesElise Inouye Vesalius College, Belgium
Bonjour! My name is Elise Inouye and I am a Communications/GWS major at UH Hilo.
This spring, I studied communications in Brussels, Belgium at Vesalius College. I think I
have two memorable events during my time abroad, 1) traveling to Rome for spring
break, and 2) the first day of spring in Belgium. For the first event, I had planned to go to
Paris and various cities in Italy during my spring break. The day I had scheduled to leave
was the day of the attacks on the Brussels airport and the metro station. Those events set
me off track for a few days, it was a lot of cancelling reservations and rescheduling buses
and flights. For the most part, people were very understanding and worked well to
accommodate me with refunds and other compensation. At that point, I thought my spring
break was over. They didn't know when the airport would be open again, and no one was
allowed in or out of the country for the first couple days after it happened. But, eventually I
got it together and tried to salvage what I had left of my vacation. Rome was the last stop
for me during my tour of Italy, and it was the city I longed to see more than anything. I
was not disappointed. The food was absolutely amazing, and the architecture, artwork
and monuments took my breath away. I only got to spend a couple days in the city, but I
would definitely go back one day.
"In front of the Trevi Fountain inRome "
B E L G I Q U E2
The second event is the first day of spring here in Brussels. For those of you that don't know,
the city of Brussels is much like Hilo. It's often overcast and cold and gray and rainy. When I first
got here in January, the temperature was below freezing and it snowed for a few weeks. It was my
first time witnessing snowfall, so that was really exciting, but I'm a Hawaii girl. I wasn't made for
cold weather. As the months went on, the days seemed to get colder and colder. But one day, late
in March, I woke up because the sun was shining through the slits in my curtains. It was still a
chilly 42 degrees, but the sun was out! For the first time in months, I didn't have to wear three
layers of clothes and shuffle my way to a bus stop in the cold. I actually sweat on the walk home
later that day! I'm sure I must have looked crazy walking around with a big, goofy smile on my
face but I could literally see that spring had come. There were flowers blooming everywhere, trees
were finally starting to sprout green leaves again and the sky was blue without a single cloud in
sight. I never realized how much I missed Hawaii's tropical weather until that moment.
"The Grand Place in the center of Brussels. 2 minutes away from the apartment I am living in"
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Exploring Scotland Angela Laureta University of Stirling, Scotland
Aloha everyone, my name is Angela Laureta and I
study Sports Medicine and Therapy at University of
Hawaii, at Hilo. This spring, I decided to study
abroad in Scotland attending University of Stirling
studying Sport Studies. My semester has been filled
with unforgettable memories and great adventures.
One of my favourite events during my time in
Scotland has to be during the reading break when
my flatmates and I decided to take a trip to Loch
Ness and Isle of Skye. That trip overall was a
disaster but at the same time hilarious! We were lost
most of the time, but we eventually got to the place
we wanted, except for the Isle of Skye. Our
adventures in Loch Ness was one of the most
memorable for me because even though we were
miserable from the cold weather and hunger, it was
full of laughter. We ended up almost getting
stranded in this small town in Loch Ness on a
Sunday where bus service is not very reliable. One
of my flatmates and I had to go back to Stirling that
day and the others were going to catch a bus to Isle
of Skye. My flatmate and I eventually made it back
to Stirling on time, while the others ended up going
to Fort William instead and never made it to Skye.
Although there was a lot of trouble in our trip, I
actually felt so content and happy that it turned out
to be that way. I guess it was the people that I was
with that made it all better. "Feeding the cow!"
SCOTLAND4
My second favourite moment was when I went
Skydiving somewhere in Scotland. I honestly don't
remember the name of the city, all I remember is
that it was a beautiful city about half an hour away
from Stirling and it had a nice scenery. We were
very lucky that day because it was really sunny and
Scotland rarely gets any sunny days in February. It
was a perfect day to go Skydiving and that overall
experience was just amazing. I was very surprised
of myself when making this decision because I
never hesitated nor felt fear about doing it. As soon
as I got on the plane, I remember this rush of
adrenaline that came over me and not feeling fear
or nervousness at all as we were going up. It was
not until when I was hanging on the plane and was
about to jump that I literally had a moment of panic
and fear crept up on me. As soon as I jumped and
when my parachute launched, my fear was
replaced with relief and satisfaction. I could see
everything from above and it was simply breath
taking. If I had the chance to do it again, I would
definitely do it in a heartbeat.
Coming to Scotland is definitely one of the greatest
decision I made in my life. My overall experience
has helped me grow as a person and I have
learned so much about myself. I am thankful for this
amazing opportunity! I look forward to continue my
journey and hope to create more great memories!
"That one time when Angela decided to go Skydiving "
"My flat mates
and I at
Urquhart Castle
in Loch Ness,
Scotland "
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Wild Tigers in India!!!Ty Widhalm University of Hyderabad, India
My name is Ty Widhalm and I am a philosophy major at UH Hilo. I studied abroad at
the University of Hyderabad in India. I had so many incredible experiences studying
and traveling in India. It's difficult to choose a single memorable event but, if I am
pressed, it would have to be encountering a wild tiger on safari in Kanha National Park.
Just getting to the park was an adventure! It took 24 hours of buses, private taxis and
auto rickshaws to get there! Once I finally arrived, I learned that in order to enter the
park, because of high demand and a low number daily permits, I had wait in line at 4
am at the entrance just to be allowed in.
"Wild tiger on safari in Kanha National Park "
So... I woke up at 4am, stood in line for two hours, and received my permit. With a
permit, I was allowed to rent a 4 wheel drive jeep, with a guide, and explore the park. I
jumped in the jeep and we entered the reserve just as the sun was rising over the hills.
My guide told me that only 20 percent of the park was open to the public, leaving the
remaining 80 percent for the 96 wild tigers to roam and hunt as they have done for
millennia. I felt overjoyed knowing that there are still places for tigers to be free! And
within five minutes of our safari, we spotted one laying in the shade next to a watering
hole. For me, it was a lifetime dream fulfilled.
हि◌◌दं◌सु◌त्
◌ान
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Monastery in MyanmarKristen Hofer Semester at Sea
My name is Kristen Hofer, and I am majoring in Environmental Science. I had an
opportunity to spend my final semester before graduation on the spring 2016 voyage of
Semester at Sea. We spent 102 days traveling to 11 different countries around the
world.
Funny enough, one of my favorite days of the entire voyage actually ended with
horrible food poisoning while in Yangon, Myanmar. It all started when my friend and I
handed our taxi driver handwritten directions in Burmese to take us to a monastery. We
were going to visit an English class taught by our new friend Myo, whom we had met the
day before. He taught English in the afternoons to high school students, and was full of
energy and excitement when he met us. He insisted that we come visit his monastery
and his students, and let them practice with native English speakers. Arriving at his
monastery in a quiet, dusty little neighborhood away from the rush of the city we had
grown used to was a refreshing experience. We were dropped off in a small crowd of
monks and novices and it was suddenly obvious that they didn’t get many visitors. As
soon as we arrived Myo ran over, cheering and hollering, he was so excited that we had
accepted his invitation.
"All of the English students we visitedt "
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Myo led us into a gathering room where we sat on the floor and had a feast of fruits,
tea, and cake. He started running into side rooms and emerging with students, dragging
them by the elbow and sitting them down next to us. They were very shy at first, but very
eager to practice English, and pick our brains with questions about everything from
America, religion, music, and culture. It was a privilege to spend an afternoon talking with
these students, and we sat and talked for hours, never reaching an end to the questions,
stories, and curiosity they had for us. The part that stuck with me the most was how
eager and optimistic they were for the future of tourism in their country; many of the
students hoped to learn English and then become tour guides. Thein, one of the
students, even took us out and gave us a tour of his pagoda. As evening came we
decided to say goodbye and jumped into a taxi down the road. 10 minutes into the drive,
still 2 hours from our ship, was when the food poisoning hit me and I found myself puking
into a gutter off the side of the road. Looking back, I have to laugh at how an amazing
day could end in such a ridiculous way!
"Elephants at the zoo"
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Brittany's Suite Lifeon Deck
Brittany Luna Semester at Sea
On the PA system, “Good morning shipmates!
Here is your daily bridge news report. Sea swells
today are seven feet, wind speeds at 23 knots, and
the temperature…” is my alarm clock on the only
floating campus in the world, known as the MV
World Odyssey. My name is Brittany Luna and I am
a Chemistry: Health Sciences Major at UH Hilo.
During Spring 2016, I was lucky enough to attend
Semester At Sea, a study abroad program, where
you can earn academic credit while
circumnavigating the world. The world is our
classroom and the people are our teachers. From
four consecutive days of classes to a week spent in
over ten different countries to explore, the learning
never stops. Since I embarked on this ship in San
Diego, California, I’ve meditated with Zen monks in
Japan, hiked the Great Wall of China, crawled
through the Cu Chi tunnels of Vietnam where
soldiers built an underground city during the
Vietnam War, stared in awe of Taj Mahal’s beauty
and history in India, rode elephants through the
jungles of Myanmar, rode a camel through the
Sahara Dessrt, and cage dived with Great White
Sharks in South Africa. It’s not possible to pick a
favorite or most memorable moment when studying
on Semester At Sea, because everyday is a new
adventure.
" Learning how to playthe Taiko drums inTokyo, Japan "
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"Successful hiked the Great Wall of
China with another Semester At Sea
student, Efren Bartolome-Fabela "
Putting aside all of my experiences incountry, sailing on the ship with the
shipboard community was the best part of my voyage. Semester At Sea made it
easy for creating international friendships. With all of us originating from over 30
different countries, I was able to make connections with people from almost every
state in the United States, France, China, Germany, Swaziland, Nigeria,
Netherlands, and so on. On this ship, I’ve never once felt like there was nothing to do
even though we had no access to internet. We had movie nights (one time we all
watched Titanic together), multiple talent shows/open mics, occasional pub nights,
olympic competitions against each other, and traditions such as shaving our entire
head in honor of King Neptune to let us pass through the equator safely. If you have
the chance, this is a onceinalifetime experience that you don’t want to miss!
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The Beautiful KyotoZachary Nanbu Doshisha University, Japan
This study abroad adventure has definitely been something that exceeded my expectations in
many ways and become an experience I will never forget. Narrowing down my time here to two
memorable events wasn't easy but I think these are two of the things that will stay with me long after
my time here in Kyoto has passed.
"I sat at this spot breathless, watching the sakura fall onto the silvery
mirror surface of the water "11
Seeing the sakura bloom for the first time in my life was definitely something that will stay with
me forever. It was breathtaking to watch the cold grey tones of winter suddenly burst into a sea of
springtime warmth; an ocean of pink and purple flower petals. I think coming from Hawaii where we
don't have seasons made this that much more amazing for me. This particular photo was taken by
me at a small temple in the countryside of Nara, Japan. I sat at this spot breathless, watching the
sakura fall onto the silvery mirror surface of the water.
This photo is not of a single event but rather a sight that I will always remember: The Kamogawa
River that I passed literally every day on my way to school and back home. Being able to look out
from atop a bridge and see this beautiful river expanding outward, Japan's misty mountains in the
background fading into a blue and gray gradient, was something that never failed to make me feel
lucky to be in Kyoto and for me served as a reminder to make the most of my study abroad
experience.
"The Kamogawa River "
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"The Land of the Rising Sun"Yan Ying Huang Rikkyo University, Japan
"This is a picture of the hanami at Yoyogi park with students from
Rikkyo University's JoinUs club and other international students "
Japan really is a beautiful country where you can experience and enjoy the different
seasons. During the spring, the cherry blossoms are really beautiful and being able to enjoy
them as I walk to school is like being in a Japanese movie. For me, one of my most
memorable moment in Japan is to be able to go to the hanami or Japanese flower viewing
with my new friends from Rikkyo University and other international students. For our hanami,
we went to Yoyogi park where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and we set up a picnic
under the cherry blossom trees. It was a lot of fun talking and spending time with everyone
well enjoying the cherry blossoms. I feel so lucky to be able to make so many friends with the
Rikkyo and other international students.
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Another one of my most memorable moments was during my first weekend after arriving in
Japan. That weekend I when to one of Japan’s biggest international anime fair called “Anime
Japan” at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba. I went there with five of my friends, one of them is a
Rikkyo student and the other four are international students just like me. I think the most
memorable part was at the beginning when we are trying to get into the convention center.
At first, we were all surprise at how many people were there, even my Japanese friend who
has lived in Japan his whole life was surprise by how long the line was and how many people
were there just waiting to get in. The line to enter the convention center took up most of the
parking lot and we waited in a moving line for about two hours just to get in the entrance. It
was during this event that I realize I have come to such a place that was so different from
Hawaii and it help me see the world in a different view. After experiencing going to Anime
Japan, I feel like I have learned a lot about the Japanese society and culture just by standing
in line with them for almost two hours. I have to say in the end that studying abroad in Japan
is really fun especially when you get to meet and make friends with some of the most
amazing people in the world.
" This is a picture of my friends and I at Anime Japan 2016 in Odaiba "
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Two spring 2016 graduates from the University of Hawai`i at Hilohave been selected for the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET)Program.
Johann Kuipers, a sociology major who minored in English andreceived a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)certificate, also studied abroad at the University of Waikato in NewZealand during the 2014 2015 academic year. Kuipers now lives onIshigaki Island in Okinawa, and works at multiple schools aroundTaketomicho, where he teaches elementary and middleschool students.
Linguistics major Kayla Ing also graduated with a TESOLcertificate, and studied abroad at Meio University in Nago, Japanduring the 20142015 academic year. Ing is currently teaching 1st3rdyear students at Sanjo Senior High School, Sanjo CommercialHigh School, Kamo Senior High School and Kamo Agricultural &Forestry High School, located in Sanjo and Kamo, Japan.
UH Hilo graduates interested in the JET Program can acquire more information by contacting the Center for Global Education andExchange at 9327488 or by emailing [email protected].
JETPROGRAM
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POPULAR STUDY ABROAD
Scholarships
The Audrey S. Furukawa Study AbroadScholarship will enable eligible studentsto begin their global education journey,open infinite doors of opportunity andto promote world peace. As a life longresident of Hilo, Audrey S. Furukawavalues the opportunity to give back.With the support from her family andfriends, Mrs. Furukawa has establisheda scholarship which will enable studentsto study abroad & explore the endlesshorizons.Ms. Furukawa spent over 30 years as afaculty member and administrator at theUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo. She retiredin 2008 from dual positions asExecutive Assistant to the Chancellor,and Director of the Center for globaleducation and exchange, which sheestablished.
Eligibility Requirements:» Applicant must be enrolled
as a full time classifiedstudent at the University of
Hawaii at Hilo.» Applicant must have 24University of Hawaii at Hilo
Credits at the time ofdeparture
» Applicant must showacademic merit as
demonstrated with a minimum3.2 GPA
» Applicant will study abroadfor at least one semester.
» The applicant must not havestudied, traveled of livedabroad for more than one
month.» The selected student must
return to UH Hilo uponcompletion of the study
abroad program.
Audrey S. Furukawa Study Abroad Scholarship
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The UHHilo Gertrude E. McVickarScholarship is an endowed scholarshipin memory of a woman who believedthat an opportunity to be transplantedinto an unfamiliar country and culturewould lead to a more tolerant andpeaceful world. She also believed thatall students should be encouraged toparticipate in international exchangeprograms.Recipients must be fulltimeundergraduate students with a declaredmajor and acceptance into a studyabroad program of at least onesemester, as preapproved by the UHDirector of Global Education.
Gertrude E. McVickar EndowedExcellence Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:» Fulltime and classified
undergraduate students witha declared major
» Must have a cumulativeGPA of 3.5 or above
» Duration of exchange mustbe at least one semester to apreapproved program by theDirector of Global Education» The scholarship recipientmust return to UH Hilo uponcompletion of the studyabroad program for more information contact CGEE
office
Gilman International The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program was established bythe International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000.This scholarship provides awardsfor U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at atwoyear or fouryear college or university to participate in study abroad programsworldwide.The Gilman Scholarship Program accepts applications two times per year.Ideally, students should begin their application one full semester before their studyabroad program is scheduled to begin. The program aims to diversify the kinds ofstudents who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go bysupporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financialconstraints.
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The University of Hawaii at Hilo Semesterat Sea Scholarship Program is acooperative partnership between theUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo and theInstitute for Shipboard Education (ISE).This Scholarship will cover 60% of thetotal program fee for an economy pricedcabin (price varies by semester); TheUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo Financial AidOffice will assist students with financialaid options to cover the remaining 40% ofthe program cost.
Semester at Sea
Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:» Student must have a 3.0
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Cumulative GPA
» Student must be a classified full
time student the semester before
they go abroad.
» Student must have completed 24
University of Hawaii at Hilo credits
prior to intended study abroad
term.
» Student must return to the
University of Hawaii at Hilo after
the Semester at Sea voyage for at
least one semester at UHH in or to
complete community service
requirements
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of Statesponsor the Gilman Scholarship Program. The Bureau of Educational and CulturalAffairs fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and thepeople of other countries to promote friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations. TheGilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who areplanning to study abroad.
Other Study Abroad Scholarships
Boren Scholarship
U.S. Fulbright Student Scholarship
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Bridging Scholarships: Study Abroad in Japan
STA Travel Start the Adventure Scholarship
Rotary International Ambassadorial
Scholarships
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Four students at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo have been awarded the Benjamin A.Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad, and have begun their overseas studies.
• Anayah Doi, a Linguistics major, is studying at Hokkaido University in Japan.
• Sequoia Marks, a Kinesiology and Mathematics double major, is studying at RikkyoUniversity in Japan.
• Keith Nerida, a Japanese Studies and Computer Science double major, is studying at TokyoGakugei University, located in Koganei, Japan.
• Marleena Sheffield, who is majoring in linguistics and also working towards a TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate, is studying at Pontificia
Universidad Catolica del Peru in South America.
The Gilman scholarship program supports undergraduate students with high financial need
and who are underrepresented in education abroad. This scholarship program provides the
opportunity to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in a globally
interdependent world.
Scholarship Recipients
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Benjamin A. Gilman
Audrey S. Furukawa
Anayah Doi, a junior linguistics major at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, received the AudreyS. Furukawa Study Abroad Scholarship.
Doi, who was home schooled in Hilo, is currently attending Hokkaido University in Japan. She
hopes to teach English or conduct research on secondlanguage acquisition in Japan. If
possible, she also hopes to do work in the fields of neurolinguistics or speech therapy.
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Gertrude E. McVicar
Two UH Hilo Students Awarded the Gertrude E. McVickar Endowed Excellence Scholarship.
Anayah Doi, a junior linguistics major, and Marleena Sheffield, another junior linguistics major,have been awarded the Gertrude E. McVickar Endowed Excellence Scholarship for the fall of
2015.
Doi, a homeschooled student from Hilo, is attending Hokkaido University in Japan. She hopes
to teach English or do research on secondlanguage acquisition in Japan; she also hopes to
conduct some work regarding neurolinguistics or speech therapy. Upon being asked how it
feels to be a McVickar recipient, Doi said, “It's inspiring to know my community is supportive of
my dreams and wants to help me make them a reality.”
Sheffield, who was originally homeschooled in Florida, is currently attending Pontifica
Universidad Catolica del Peru in South America. Sheffield is finishing her degree in linguistics,
and although she does not have a solid career plan, she has considered pursuing a master’s
degree in linguistics or biology, or working as a field linguist or teaching English in another
country via the Peace Corps. When asked how she felt bout being a scholarship recipient, she
replied, “I was stunned. I did not expect to be selected and felt extremely honored and
motivated to use my time here wisely. Without the McVickars' support this venture would have
been difficult, and I appreciate their generosity.”
CurrentlyAbroad
Africa:
University of Ghana, GhanaTalisa Ann Caldwell
Europe:
University of Stirling, ScotlandMelissa Mizuguchi
Adam Chong
Kobie Clarke
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, SpainPuanani NakamuraJones
University of Birmingham, EnglandAlyssa Grace
Uppsala University, SwedenErin Dewing
Zachary Price
Asia:
Tokyo Gakugei University, JapanAbraham Andl
Runa Ikeno
Jenna PontesBorje
Keith Nerida
Hokkaido University, JapanAnayah Doi
Kyoto Sangyo University, JapanGlenn Ferrier
Doshisha University, JapanChristopher Jones
University of the Ryukyus, JapanEloisa Obero
Seinan Gakuin University, JapanEvan Watanabe
Rikkyo University, JapanYan Ying Huang
Sandra Huang
Sequoia Marks
Brandon Okimoto
Korea University, South KoreaBrenna Usher
Hanyang University, South KoreaAngela Laureta
Sogang University, South KoreaKyle KuaRamirez
SAS:
Semester at Sea, World WideDaniel DuVarney
Rowell Villanueva
South America:
Pontificia Universidad, Peru
Marleena Sheffield
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