I started studying Japanese when I was in high school, because I thought that Japan was so cool. I loved ninjas and sushi and manga and Japanese pop culture. I did a homestay in Tokyo for 2 months, and it was a wonderful experience for me. It was so exciting to actually use the language I learned in school, and to communicate with people in Japanese. Even now, I am still studying Japanese. Recently I��ve been using a flashcard app on my iPhone to learn kanji. I really recommend flashcard apps as a good way to study. Now I know about 2000 kanji.

I was born in Australia, and I grew up in Melbourne. Melbourne is the most liveable city in the world, because it has so many parks, a beautiful beach, fashionable cafes and lots of art and culture. When I was 18 years old, I went backpacking through Asia and Europe, and visited about 20 countries. It was a wonderful experience. Backpacking is a great way to learn about yourself, as well as experience different cultures and different ways of thinking. I encourage all university students to travel and see the world. After you graduate from university and get a job, you probably won��t have a chance to go travelling for a long time. Don��t let the opportunity pass you by.