Japanese Exchange Student
Selected by Kent City Council to represent City of Kent in a one year exchange with their sister city, Kaibara, Japan; At the time of the exchange I did not speak any Japanese, and eagerly jumped at the chance to learn about a new culture and immersed myself in Japanese studies. The time spent in Japan greatly influenced my overall worldview.
May 1996 – April 1997.
The Center for Holocaust Studies
During my time at Clark University (1997 to 1999), I was awarded a work-study position with their unique Center for Holocaust Studies under the guidance of Deborah Dwork. I supported the office as a general office assistant in all ways they required.