I wanted to write about Obon because it was an exciting time from my memories in Okinawa. The sound of Eisa dancers and celebrations of ancestors is a fond memory of mine. Learning about Obon helps to bring cultural awareness and appreciation of Japanese culture. Keys values that I take away from Obon are: honoring ancestors, expressing gratitude, and strengthening family and community bonds. Obon is a deeply meaningful Japanese festival that honors ancestors, fosters fami

My non-profit Southern Oregon East Asian Awareness hosted an educational event at the Medford public library. The event was free and open to the public. I displayed an educational board of East Asian countries sharing key facts and features of the country such as political structure, economy, religious, and cultural practices. In addition, I hosted an origami event where I taught participants on how to create origami and participate in the activity. This was a fun was to e

This summer I attended the National Student Leadership Conference's summer camp at University of California Berkeley. This camp was an International Business and Finance camp. I met other students from Russia, China, Hong Kong, Australia, and the U.S. We explored how global markets connect economies, industries, and cultures around the world. We were able to adopt a global mindset through simulations and learn how companies expand across borders, navigate trade policies, an