Hi, I'm Zack, and I'm studying abroad for the Fall 2023 semester through the USAC global partner program in Nagasaki, Japan. It will actually be my first time leaving the country to study, but I am extremely excited to delve into the Japanese language and culture and learn as much as I can during my time abroad. A little more about me, I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Global Studies with a minor in Japanese. I transferred to USC after graduating from Piedmont Technical College with an associate's degree in computer programing. Instead of continuing down the path of computer science, I chose to diversify my education and pursue a degree in Global Studies after discovering my love of foreign languages and cultures.