My Longitude

Hi! I'm an American, originally from Massachusetts, but currently living in Japan (Unnan-shi, Shimane-ken), and working as an assistant English teacher. So I'm a native English speaker, obviously, and now have a working knowledge of Japanese (though far from fluent!). My Bachelor's degree is in English (with minors in History and Religious Studies), and I also have a Master's in Library Science. Outside of work, I love hiking (and anything involving nature), reading, writing poetry, painting, music, and, of course, travel. I traveled and studied in several other countries prior to coming to Japan, but since coming here I've really fallen in love with Japanese people and culture. And I love how my daily life right now involves learning about and fitting into a culture different from my own. But I still have the desire to explore a lot more of the world, and use my energy to help other people in need, so am excited about opportunities like Longitude. Thanks for reading! Heather