
Carving out a Place for Myself in Japan: Pursuing Goals and Growing Professionally
Cassie Guevara ‘13, JFOU Fellow
On Monday evening of June 22, I gave a 47-minute English lecture to students, faculty, and community members at Obirin. My topic was a timely one; this year marks 70 years since the end of World War II, so I chose to present on wartime Japanese-American internment in the United States.

Finding a Home Away From Home
Cassie Guevara ‘13, JFOU Fellow
Although I have been interested for years in Eisaa, Okinawan taiko and dance, I never thought I would find a student performance group at my own Obirin University. Luckily for me, I was welcomed and accepted wholeheartedly.