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Author Tristan Marquis

Hi I’m Tristan Marquis and I’m going to Ehime University in Matsuyama, Japan to work with their Graduate School of Regional Resilience. I’m a 4th year Pacific and Asian Studies major with a minor in film studies. I’m incredibly excited for this opportunity to work in Japan and eager to expand my understanding of Japanese culture and language.

Tristan Marquis – Blog 5: Dear Future Intern

Howdy Future Intern,  Congratulations!!! If you are reading this after getting accepted into the program, you have no idea how excited I am for you to go on this adventure. I’m looking forward to hearing about your experiences. Matsuyama is… Continue Reading →

Tristan Marquis – Blog 4: Sunset on Matsuyama

The sounds of ticking clocks have been stuck in my head recently. Counting down to the day I must leave home to go back home. I will be honest. This blog has been a little tough for me to start,… Continue Reading →

Tristan Marquis – Blog 3: Festive Nights, Northern Sights, and Presentation Frights

Howdy everyone! Two months in Japan have flown by, and I anticipate myself saying the same thing again in the next blog at three months. So much has happened since my last blog. October has been a month full of… Continue Reading →

Tristan Marquis – Blog 2: がんばっています! (Doing My Best!)

Wow, can’t believe it has already been almost a month! It feels hard to believe that I am already 1/3rd of the way through my internship when there is so much left for me to look forward to. These first… Continue Reading →

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