Project Icarus: Journal #1

Learning and Research Process

Topic:

Japanese Home Stay Program

Passion & Stretch:

*I went on an exchange program to Japan when I was 11

*Since my trip, my family has hosted 3 different times (4 people total)

*The club extending off of JASH, Bridge Club Hawaii, has a mission statement to form a human network of global citizens, both locally and internationally, to promote peace and coexistence

*I want to learn the culture and language of students from Japan

*I want to be able to use what I learn to communicate effectively

Resources & Research:

*Staff at Japan-American Society of Hawaii (JASH)

*Former host families

*Former exchange students from Hawaii

Process & Product:

*Participate in collaborating events with JASH

*Continue to study the Japanese language in school

*Practice Japanese by keeping in contact with prior home stay students