Saturday, December 27, 2008

Great Days

This two days, I mostly spent time with an Indian guy.
We are in the same room in the hostel.

He is a PhD student of Stanford!! and his major is computer electronics.
He is sponsered by Indian government and the government pays all of his tuition.
So, he doesn't have to pay by himself.
Moreover, he got a scholarship from Stanford, and Stanford gives him 2,000 dollars a month.
He said he spends 1,000 dollars each month and doesn't spend all the money.
So, he can save 1,000 dollars a month, which is much more than average salary in India.
He graduated from Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), the most prestigious college in India.
He got a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from IIT.

As you can imagine, he is so smart but he doesn't show off his intelligence.
He said he will not get a job in America.
He will be back to India after he gets PhD. He said he wants to become a professor.
Actually, he has a lot of option about his career.

He is a PhD student of Stanford.
He can stay in America and get a high position in a company and get a large income.

However, he will be back to India.
Although India is getting economic power, it is still a developing country.
It is obvious to get more money in America.
He is anxious about the future of India.

Now, many people go to America to study more.
And, some of them are supported by government financially.
But, most of them are not back to India and get a job in America.

His ambition is to maintain many Indian intellectuals in India.
He is afraid of such situation. He thinks India cannot keep developing by that way.
To make India strong, it is necessary to get intellectuals stay in India.
So, he wants to become a professor in India.


I hope he becomes a great professor and he can definitely become that one.
He has a soft attitude to others.


I leave Chicago tomorrow morning.
The flight is 6:20 in the morning.... so early.....
I'm not sure that I can get up such early.
So, I'm going to the airport tonight (maybe 12 or 1), though it's dangerous to take a subway in midnight.


Anyway, it was a wonderful days in Chicago!
I enjoyed everything here.
I won't forget the time I spent here.


Thursday, December 25, 2008

Christmas in Chicago

The city was so quiet today...
Most of shops were closed.


We had almost nowhere to visit.
And, it was so cold today... honestly it was freezing...


First, we planed to see University of Chicago.
So, we took a train and rode off in the closest station.


..however, we couldn't find University of Chicago and it was so cold, so we gave up to look for it and came back to the main area.


Almost all shops were closed. It was not easy to find a restaurant.
As I wrote many times, it was really cold today.

We couldn't be outside.
Finally, we stayed in Union Station and killed a time.


After that we went to Sears Tower, the tallest building in America.
We wait for another person, who is Brazilian and now is working in Canada.

....We couldn't meet...
It is because he was waiting for us in our room.
Also, we waited him for 50 minutes inside of Sears Tower.

We went up and saw the whole city from 103 floor in Sears Tower.
The view was amazing, even though there were little light from office buildings because of Christmas break.


I upload a photo of the night view of Chicago.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Chicago

I haven't updated for almost one month.
I restart my Blog again.

Now, I'm in Chicago!!
It's so cold,
not cold, it's freezing!!

The temperature of the last night was only 7 degree.
I experienced such low temperature for the first time in my life!

Yesterday, I came to Chicago.
Actually, I stayed at my friend's house on 17th - 22nd.

and, I write about my plan in winter break.

-28th: stay in Chicago
28-29th: stay in my friend's house (D.C)
29th - Jan 3rd: stay in my friend's house (Delaware)
4th - 7th: stay in my friend's grandfather's house (New Jersey) and go to New York every day for four days
7th - 9th : back to the friend's house (Delaware)
9th - 11th: go to Philadelphia or Baltimore (not sure)
11th - 20th: stay in my friend's house (Richmond)


I came to Chicago alone.
But, I could make friends here and we went sightseeing together today.
and, we are also together together tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.



About Chicago
As you can imagine, Chicago is a big city.
It was fun to walk and see buildings, and I enjoyed everyplace today.

At the same time, however, I'm so sad now.
There are many poor people here. They ask for money to people.
I became so sad especially when I noticed many people are young, 20s or 30s.
They say "I'm hungry. Give me money."
I don't know that they are really poor.
But, I gave money to four or five people today.
The amount is less than 1 dollar, though.

People say we shouldn't give them money. They might see us rich and might attack us.

I know my action doesn't work for them.
But, I can't bear to see their situation.
Now, I'm in America! which has the biggest economy in the world.
It's not exaggerated to say America dominates today's world.
However, there many people who are suffered from daily life.
and, most cases, they are black.
I knew there still exist the economic divergence between blacks and white.

A college I attend now is in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Most people there are white retires. One of my black friends said blacks cannot live in Williamsburg because the land is too expensive for them. So, they live away from Williamsburg.
And, many black people are working with low wage job.


Couple hours ago, I called my black friend and talked about that.
She explained about the history of Chicago and how many blacks came to and started living in Chicago.

I hope they have standard life as many people in America have.
I don't want to see young blacks ask for money.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Do they know it's Christmas

December 2nd, today....
Time passes so fast. And, Christmas is coming.

One thing:
We have to know a lot of poverty exists in the world.
I write a lryrics of "Do they know its Christmas"

Do they know its Christmas

It's Christmas time
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
But say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun

There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clangingchimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's instead of you

And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?

(Here's to you) raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to you) underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?

Feed the world
Feed the world

Feed the world

Let them know it's Christmastime

Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime

Monday, December 1, 2008

Good Break

I could spend most relaxed and enjoyable time ever since I came here!
I stayed in my friends' house for whole days in this break.

His family was so nice, so kind father and friendly mother.
I want to be like them when I get my family someday. I felt a importance of family at the same time.
We put ornaments on Christmas tree and decorated house with a lot of lights.
It was so fun.

I lived apart from my parents for almost three years since I got into a college. And, I didn't go back to my home on Christmas day. Even when I was back to my home, I didn't spend time with my family. I hung out with my high school friends or junior high friends.
I felt it's so important to have a time with my parents and talk with them.

I realized that I'll be sad when I have children in the future and they don't spend time with me.
So, I might make my parents have that feeling.


By the way, I stayed in Springfield, Northern Virginia.
But, I stayed in Alexandria only on Friday.
I hung out another friend whose house is in Alexandria and I stayed in his home.
His parents and uncle are Vietnamese and they came to America 21 years ago. And, my friend was born in America.
They are all friendly to me.


It was a good break!
and, I have to study a lot because I was lazy and didn't study at all in this break.
.... I have two papers and dues are on next Monday.
OK, I start studying now.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Thanksgiving!!!

I'll leave campus at 6 today.
I spend whole Thanksgiving break in my friend's house.
His hometown is in Northern Virginia, and so close to D.C!! (though most of students are from Northern Virginia)

And, another friend lives near his house.
So, we can go out by three.
I'm excited to go and really appriciate his family.

At the same time, I have to study on Thanksgiving Break.....
I tried to finish all my papers before the break. But, I was lazy and study only a little on weekend. And, I was drinking yesterday...
oh,,,,

I'm not sure that I can really study in this break.
I'll try to study....

Sunday, November 23, 2008

books!!

These are books that I ordered today.

>Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire
>Bill Gates (Biography (a & E))
>iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

Two are about Bill Gates, and one is about Steve Jobs.
Microsoft and Apple..
I'm curious about how Gates spent his young age, especially in Harvard.
It's famous that he dropped out Harvard because of his devotion to making a software.


I hope to finish reading one of them before winter break, so I can read the other two books on winter break.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

studying English...

What I'm doing right now is the study of English..
I'm memorizing vocabulary with a textbook that I brought from Japan.

..., but in America now...

Since I came here, I haven't studied English itself.
I thought talking with someone is the best way to improve English, and it's fun of course.
But, I noticed that I need to master the fundamentals of English first when I started studying with this material.

I decided to keep studying by this way while I'm in America.


By the way, I'm going to watch two movies today.
One is for my Film Study course.
The other is just for fun. I'm going to my friend's house and watch the movie. (though I have no idea what we watch..)


Now, I go to Swem and check out the DVD for my Film Study course...

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Hong Kong Economy

Now, I'm reading a book about Hong Kong Economy.
The title is "Global Hong Kong."
This reading is for the final paper of English Writing course.

We can decide our topic by ourselves.
I'm going to focus on the Hong Kong Economy. I'm going to mention that the possibility of Hong Kong in 21 century.
For example, how Hong Kong is going to face with China. China is developing so fast and it works well for Hong Kong to take advantage of Chinese economy.
At the same time, I'm curious about how Hong Kong utilizes such opportunity without affecting by Chinese Policy.
If it's failed, Hong Kong might be included in China. Now, Hong Kong is a part of China with good balance.

Moreover, I want to find the best way for Hong Kong to survive from now on.
Now, world is changing rapidly. Not only China, but also many countries which have huge resourses, such as human labor or natural resourses.

Actually, it will be hard time for Hong Kong to survive in this period.

However, I want to mention the best attitude of Hong Kong for its economy.


By the way, I didn't study so much this weekend. So, I have a lot of works this week like last week.
The situation is almost same with last week....
I have two drafts for final paper.

Study, study, study.....


In addition, the last week was the worst week ever since I came here..
I had a lot of works and I've frustrated from Friday.
I don't mention why I'm so frustrated. I hope I can get rid of this feelings soon.


Lastly, I talked with one of my Japanese friends on the phone today.
She is also an exchange student, but she is now in Seattle.
We were in the same elementary school and junior high school.
So, we have known each other and been friends for a long time.
By talking with her, I'm a little invigorated and I also hope her success in America.

Friday, November 14, 2008

... tired

I had a lot of things to do this week.
This week was the hardest time ever since I came here.

I couldn't have enough sleeps for 4 days.
Four hours, Four hours, Three hours, and Two hours (through Monday to Thursday)
I had no classes today and I have no classes every Friday.
However, I worked on film making for my history class today.

and, I'm tired both mentally and physically. I was a little depressed today.
So, I talked a lot with my friends tonight. They were all good advisers.

Now, one of my friends comes to my room and I'm going to talk with him.

I realize that I need my friends' help today.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

TASKS......

...
Wednesday (tomorrow)--- Presentation
though I haven't started preparing for it yet..

Thursday--- Exam
I haven't also started study for it...

Friday--- Due date of submission of a film for American History Course
I've worked on this assignment for three days... but, I haven't completed yet.


So many tasks...


By the way, I registered courses for next semester today.
Next semester, I'm going to take the following courses.

ENSP440 Asian Environmental Issues in 21c

BIOL345 Neurobiology

HIST312 African American History in Global Context

PSYC201 Intro Psychology as a Natural Science


Undoubtedly, I'll be busy next semester.
As you know, biology and history courses are one of the hardest courses.
Moreover, environmental science course is four-hundred level and the class has only 15 students.

But, what is my major??
Nothing??
How should I reply when people ask about my major??

Probably, double major: Biology and History
Ya--...


To tell the truth, I wanted to take a business course, especially "311- Principles of Marketing."
I went to the office of business administration twice. And I asked an assistant to admit me to take the course.
However, she answered "No, you can't. This course is for W&M student."
So, I visited directly to the professor's office and could get his permission.
But, I needed to be admitted by the office to take the course.
However I talked my passion to the course, she rejected me...

Mmm.....

So, I had to abondon to take the course..


But, I'm excited to take those courses I mentioned above next semester!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Presidential Election

Last night, Barack Obama won in presidential election.
It was the biggest event for people all over the world. It is because America is still the center of the world both economically and politically.

However, I watched an election on TV only a little. I had a presentation in a class today and had to prepare for it.......
So, I was back to my room so late and so tired. When my roommate came back to my room at 2 (maybe), I was sleeping........(actually I didn't want to sleep...)
I remember that Obama led 200-80 poles when I watched TV the last time.


Talk about my roommate.
He is black and he chrishes his race. Now, he majors in sociology.
Before I came here, I didn't know much about black history.
My roommate and his friends often talk about it. Thanks to them, I could know their culture and history.
When I was in Japan, I thought people shouldn't choose Obama only by his race.
However, I realized it could an appropriate reason that they vote for Obama because of his race.
Actually, blacks have been separated for a long period. And it is a hope for them that Obama becomes a president of this country.

My roommate was so happy when he came back. And I also became happy by looking his pleased face.
Anyway, I have a lot of works to do tonight. So, I finish writing.

Congratulations! to those who supported Obama

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Best Adviser

When I'm worried or a little depressed, my roommate helps me.
He gives me appropriate advice, and he is the best adviser for me.

I talk about such problems with other friends before I talk with my roommate.
But, his words are much relyable and persuasive everytime.

A short time ago, I consulted to him and his words got me invigorated.
Thanks!!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Pumpkin and Ping-pong


We had a Halloween event today. It was for International students.

At first, I didn't plan to attend it because I had a class at that time. But, I went there after the class. I came to see the works other student made. But, one of my friends there urged me to do, so I started carving pumpkin.

A photo above is my work. I am not good at art, so it's awful....

After that, I had a ping-pong tournament in my dorm. I was lost in all two games...

From now, I must start studying, though it's late start. orz...

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

studied all night...

I was working on the Take-Home Exam Essay all this night.
At last, I could write up the essay.

The essay is for Histry class. (the hardest course in my classes)
And the due is at 8 am today.

Actually, I started writing it last night at 11pm. It was late start..
I read the textbooks the day before yesterday and yesterday afternoon.

And, I couldn't decide what I write about at first. So, I asked my friend, who is senior and History major.
She was so kind of me. She gave me appropriate advice.
She spent for 40 minutes for me!! and, wrote up what I should focus on.
It was very helpful. If I haven't had her support, it was much difficult to complete the essay.
To tell the truth, I don't think I could write a good essay... I was confused when I was writing...

But, I must thank for her! Her advice surely helped me write the essay!!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Kayaking Trip

Today was a kayaking trip. We did kayak in James River in Richmond.
I took kayaking course, and this trip was the final class.

It was so much fun!! (though the water temperature was low...)
I had a nice experience today.

But actually, I'm so tired. My brain doesn't work because of the extreme sleepiness...
I had a test on the day before yesterday and I didn't have any sleep.
Moreover, I couldn't have enough sleep yesterday... It is because I had to get up 7 am this morning for the kayaking trip....

Although I've been tired, I spent a lot of time for building a web site tonight...

Now, I can go to bed at length.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

A Lecture

I write about an event the day before yesterday.

I was invited to a lecture which is about a history of Vikings in 7-9th century.
The lecturer was a husband in my host family.
I mentioned a husband, but he is maybe over 70 years old. (I don't know his accurate age)
He loves history and he cherishes the fact that his ancestor came from Norway.

He is now retired, but he was a Director of the Far East Forensic Laboratory for the Department of Defense(it's so long..), and lived in Zama, Japan, from 1981-1984.
Although he cannot speak Japanese, he is interested in everything related to Japan! (history, culture and etc..)

I've been to his house before. I remember that there are so many historical goods and his house was like a museum!


By the way, I met him in the lecture hall and he was so pleased that I came to the class.
But, I was so suprised there are so many people attending the class to listen to his lecture.
Most of them were elderly people, and I was the youngest of all... There are more than 100 people!!
In the begining of the lecture, he said there is a special guest in that lecture.
I was wondering who would appear.
And, he called my name!! I was so astonished. (but it was hard for him to pronounce my last name "Kikuoka"...)
I standed and bowed, and he introduced me to his students. They were all welcomed, and they are interested in me.
It must be rare for them to see Japanese here. During the short break, many people talked to me and I enjoyed.

It was a nice experience and could know the history because he was a nice lecturer.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

2 months.......21 years

It has passed two months since I came to US.
I can't believe I've spent only for two months here!
The new life here is so exciting! And everything is new to me.

But, it is often said the time passes so fast while we are enjoying.
Although I enjoy everyday and am excited by everyday life, I feel I spent more than two months.

I think it is because I live a full life, on the contrary. I have many things to do, so I might not waste a time.


And, I become 21 years old on last Friday.
Becoming 21 is important in US because..... we can drink legally!


But, I need to be aware that I am an adult.
My friends in Japan have started finding jobs. And, other exchange students from Japan also have started.
Actually, I'm absent from the school in Japan for a year, so I don't need to start job hunting right now.
But, it's important to keep in mind that other people are going to return their skills to societies.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Win!!

Boston won!!
Boston came from behind by 0-7 and won the game!!
It was marvelous game!



By the way, I have no classes on every Friday. So, I didn't need to study tonight.
Therefore, I went to listen to a speech with one of my friend.
The person,Taguba, is first Filipino who became a major general in US army.

Although I concentrated on listening his speech, I couldn't understand... It was hard for my English ability..

However, it'll be a good experience for me. (maybe..)

Go Red Sox!!

Now, I'm watching ALCS game, Boston vs Rays!
I was so excited when David Ortiz hitted a three-run homer and I'm still excited!

A starting pitcher of Boston was Daisuke Matsuzaka. I expected he would shut out Rays.
But, he lost 5 points by three homers...
Now, Rays leads by 7-4.

I've been a fun of Boston for 9 years.
I've


Oh!! J.D. Drew hitted two-run homer right now!!!

Monday, October 13, 2008

How we should confront environmental issues

Last night, I came back from Virginia Power Shift at Virginia Tech.
It was a nice convention. I learned many things about environmental problems.
The event was held to bring up leaders who take action for environmental issues.

We took four lectures on Saturday. And, we could choose the lectures that we wanted to know.
I introduce the lectures I took below.

"Fighting Climate Change through Organic Farming and Local Commerce"
In this lecture, we learned how organic farming contributes to a good environment. According to the lecturer, there are two advantages for organic farming.
1. Contributing to GDP
Replacing mass production farming, we can provide job opportunities to all individual farmers and small restaurants.
2. Maintainning our good health.

"Youth Empowerment and Green Jobs"
I knew about the buzzword "Green Jobs."

"On the Edge of Global Warming: Antarctica"
A lecturer went to Antarctica last year and showed us photos and videos that he took.
Some photos showed the moment of breaken ice.

"How to make Global Warming and sustainability the Biggest Issues on Campus"


We attended not only lecturers, but also a speech of a famous professor.
And after that, we went to two parties. I enjoyed both parties.


To sum up, it was a good experience for me. I met many energetic people and learned the environmental policy in America.

However, I felt that they need to consider "how they take actions to those problems."
I knew the problems that coal mining has caused, and I also think America should decrease its mining. Most students who came to this convention will try to set up campaign about these issues. But, they should have broad point-of-view toward environmental problems. Otherwise, it will be difficult to make other people involved in those campaign.

Although I attended this convention, I will not be involved in campaingns any more. It was a nice experience for me, but that's all.
My interest is business. But, I need to have broad point of view to the world.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Fall Break

I write down the schedule of fall break.

I'm going to join Virginia Power Shift 2008 on Friday to Sunday with my friends.
To tell the truth, I don't know exactlly what it is. The only I know is that is a convention for students in Virginia.
And, the event will be held at Virginia Tech. It takes more than 4 hours from here, Williamsburg.

We attended a meeting for the Power Shift tonight.
I'm so excited to go!


And as you know, there was a gun shooting at Virginia Tech last year.
I watched the news and it surprised me.
Moreover, a teacher in my English class used an article about the massacre as material. I still remember the teacher translated the sentences to Japanese with sheding tears.

I'm going to pray for the victims after arriving at Virginia Tech.


And, I also need to study in this fall break....
I have two tests after fall break. One is on Wednesday...

Friday-Sunday midnight: Attend Power Shift
Monday and Tuesday: Study

Now, I must start studying...

Sunday, October 5, 2008

My Dream

In short, my dream is contributing to the real globalization by being involved in marine transportation business.

Now, we can contact with people around the world thanks to the development of Internet technology. So, we can share our ideas with people all over the world.

The more the globalization proceeds, the more we tend to depend on other countries. We've known that we can improve our life by using goods companies in other countries made, we can make up for lacks by importing goods, and we can help poor countries by importing goods those countries made.


Moreover, I could know the importance of goods trading when I learned the history of my country, Japan.
Japan prohibited trade with foreign countries from 1650 to 1853. In that period, Japan was isolated in the world. In 1853, Japanese government decided to open their harbors. It was a big opportunity to change the nation.

I believe countries can rely each other by making profits in their business.
Therefore, I'd like to work as an intermediary in their trade. By doing so, I think I can contribute to the real globalization.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Midterm test....

I have an macroeconomics test on Thursday.
But, I mistakenly memorized the date... I thought the test is next Tuesday. In today's class, the professor infered the test and he said the test is on Thursday....
I checked my note and it was exactlly written that test is "On Thurday."

I'll have been busy by Thursday, and I have to hit the books.

I list the things I have to do from now on below.
1) Start studying macroeconomics for the test soon.
2) After that I read a textbook and prepare for the Film Study course tomorrow.
3) Take a lecture and watch a two hours movie at 7-10.
4) Read "Common Sense" for History course on Thursday morning.


It's hard but I must complete those above.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

A project I'm woking on

Now, I'm trying to set up a site on the network of my college. The site I want to make is a Japanese photo album site.
I work on this project by myself. So, I spend most of time for setting up the site. Moreover, I need to ask other exchange students from Japan to lend those photos.
Yesterday, I sent email to all of them and I petitioned their cooperation to this project. And today, I visited two of their dorm and could get photos. Although photos in which there are only structures or scenery are much fewer than I expected. But, I appreciate their cooperation.

I was astonished that there are so many students here who are interested in Japan and are taking Japanese classes. I think there are a lot of demands if I can make a completed site. They must enjoy watching those photos. Moreover, if it's possible, I want to start business with this site. I might ask Japanese restaurants whether they want to advertise their restaurants on my site.
But, I know it takes enormous amount of energy and it's hard to start business. If I setted up an unfinished one, my plan does not succeed. In addition, I borrow the other persons' belongings: photos, so I have a responsibility to satisfy them.


And I tell myself "I don't forget that I am a college student. I have to study, and I must study much more than other students because of my poor English". I want to take part in the discussion as soon as possible. I often feel that I am left behind them.

The time is limited and there are only eight months. So, I have to concentrate on everything I work on and complete them!!

Saturday, September 27, 2008

My determination

Why I decide to start blog?
-To record the track of my growth.
Now, I'm not good at English. But, I believe I can improve my English by writing this blog. Of course, I start blog not only to improve my English ability, but also to grow myself mentally.
I will meet a lot of people here in US, and I will know many things which I have never known. I can make myself bigger mentally by spending nine months in US.

For me, it is the biggest event in my twenty years to spend in US. I believe this experience will surely develop myself. At the same time, I must appreciate to my parents who support me financially and staffs in my university in Japan who recommended me to this exchange program.


Now, I admire one person. His name is Masayoshi Son. He is a CEO of Softbank that is the biggest Internet company in Japan.
He came to California when he was a high school freshman, only 16 years old. At that time, it was unusual for Japanese to come to study in US. All people told him not to go to US. However, he didn't lean his ears. After he learned English in a language school, he got into a high school. He persuaded a principle of that school and he could enter senior class. And he took a test, and accepted by Holy Names College. So, he finished high school in less than a month. He hitted books in that college and could transfer to UCB. While he was in UCB, he started his business. He invented an electric machine which translates English, German and Japanese with other members. He got one million dollars by selling that translator. And, he did not stop his business. He setted up a firm and he imported video games from Japan. After graduated from UCB, he came back to Japan and setted up a company. At first, there were only two employees. However, he developed the company and he could get 60 percent shares in software market. He invested Yahoo and made Yahoo Japan. And now, he got prestige and is richest person in Japan. But, he never stops. He purchased Vodafone Japan and setted up a new company, Softbank Mobile. He has revolutionized mobile phone market by his unique management.

Now, I'm twenty years old, and come to US.
I don't think I can be a person like Mr.Son. But, I will continue challenging to all of things like Son did.
I tell myself "Never give up!! keep challenging!!"


Lastly, I write down about myself.

Name: Shota Kikuoka 菊岡翔太

Nationality: Japanese

Age: 20 (born in Oct 17, 1987)

Status: College Student (The College of William and Mary) , an exchange student

Major: None

Interest: Business

Dream: Contributing to the real grobalization in the marine transportation business