Michael: I choose to intern at Kanagawa Sohgoh High School because it gave me the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture through the eyes of Japanese teenagers. I believe this is the best and most effective way to learn about another culture.

Michael: Some of the responsibilities at my internship included being an in-class assistant to numerous teachers throughout the school day as well as being an active participant in after-school clubs and activities such as Debate Club and Chit-Chat club.

Michael: I have learned many things from my internship. However, the most important skill that I learned was how to be patient and express myself clearly and thoroughly. Teaching English is anything but easy. It is a difficult language to learn and an even more difficult language to teach. Therefore, having patience and the ability to express myself clearly was absolutely essential.

Michael: The biggest challenge that I faced during my internship was engaging students who were shy and afraid to speak English because of the fear of embarrassing themselves. In order to overcome this, I had to help students become more comfortable in an English speaking setting. I accomplished this by making students laugh and talking about subjects they found interesting.

Michael: After graduation I have aspirations to go to law school. I would like to continue my education in order to increase my mental capital. I believe that in an ever-changing world an individual must continuously increase their mental capabilities to keep up with the ever-expanding job market.

Michael: My internship experience will help me in the future because it has provided me with a unique skillset that can directly affect my future career and overall lifestyle. My internship experience has taught me how to become more patient and how to express myself more clearly and this can transition into almost any real-life situation.