Success
As a kid, I had a computer with a password I won’t forget, “success”.  I remember typing it every time I was going to do work, or just browse the internet.  Now, almost 10 years after I first typed this password, here I am contemplating the meaning of the word. This year has been one of much reflection for me, and it will continue to be so.  I started the academic year back in September, and as a graduatin

My “Culture Shock” returning from Japan
A month ago, August 21st, I was scheduled to return to Boston.  The morning light started peaking through my window as I was finishing getting ready to leave.  I stayed up the night before to adjust to the difference in time zone between Japan and Boston (13 hours).  Once ready, I walked with my suitcase out of my apartment, closed the door behind me for the last time thi

My Japan Experience -
Having arrived to America exactly one week ago, I feel quite settled now, but there is definitely a lot I have to say about my summer experience in Japan.