Home • Itinerary • Program • People • Updates • About Japan home     previous     next Name: Valerie Friedman Hometown: West Hartford, Connecticut Major: History Cultural presentation topic: Research topic: I am really excited to go to Japan because I have never been out of the country, except for Canada once. My main goal for this abroad is to really embrace the Japanese culture and make the most out of the six short weeks we spend there. I want to broaden my perception of the Japanese through their language, history and culture. My other goal is to like fish and seafood (or at least learn to be able to eat them).