Satou-san was very connected in the local music scene and would often take me to various live folk music events going on. It was a wonderful experience, participating in a musical culture that I was familiar with but had only ever read about in academic papers while simultaneously recognizing that my Japanese had progressed enough …
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Off-Campus Immersion
The Cafe by the Music Shop
When I lived in Kyoto while studying abroad in the spring semester of my Junior year, I frequented a little cafe near my host family’s apartment. I found it on Google maps (as I found most restaurants in Japan) and was immediately intrigued by the cozy atmosphere. So one day I made the 15 minute …
The connection between Music and Culture
During my time at Wesleyan, I’ve been a part of 2 ensembles, the Chinese music ensemble and the introductory Korean drumming ensemble. These are experiences that I could have never had without Wesleyan and the incredible resources the music department has in sponsoring programs that go beyond the borders of typical western cannon that you …
Scattering Sakura
(Lyla Normand, 4.2.24, Park in suburban Kyoto ) This photograph was captured during an introspective stroll I took shortly after learning about the history of the famous Japanese cherry blossom, or Sakura, from my host father. I, like many others, only knew them from the pictures—the iconic symbols of Japan, fleeting and beautiful. I was …
The Process of Applying to CLS
This application cycle marks the second time I’ve applied to the Critical Language Scholarship, and through completing it i’ve learnt a lot about myself and how to formulate these types of applications. I applied for Urdu the first time around, and this time I decided to apply for Japanese as the language fit much better …
