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Background
Growing up in Japan, Satoko wanted an alternative to attending college in her country.   So, she looked into studying abroad.

"I was attracted to enrolling in an American college, because I thought it would be a nice way of learning something beneficial while learning English," Satoko said.

Why IUP
Out of the ten American universities to which she applied, IUP was the first to respond to Satoko.

"Since I needed to take care of all kinds of things like a student visa and air ticket,  IUP really helped me by responding so quickly."

The support she received from IUP eased Satoko's transition from a high school student in Japan to a college student in the U.S.

School Stuff
Originally, Satoko enrolled as an International Studies major.  After reading books written by a woman who lived in both Japan and America, Satoko was inspired to join IUP's Journalism Department.  There she has the support of professors who know her by name and are very understanding of the challenges that international students sometimes face.

Things You Do
Satoko is a member of the Japanese Student Association at IUP.  This network acts as a support group for Japanese students studying at IUP and provides information for potential students.  While JAPASO is an organization qualified to give information about applications, housing, and programs of study, the group also maintains a social function helping students adjust to their new environment.

You can visit the JAPASO website at www.freewebs.com/japaso.

Around Here
Enjoying opportunities to express herself creatively, Satoko learned how to use graphic design software.  She is currently interning at the Indiana Regional Medical Center public relations department as a graphic designer.  Through building websites and making publications, Satoko is able to combine her interest in art with her skills as a journalist.