Introduce Myself

 Hi! I’m Ayuna. I’m happy to introduce myself as a new intern in Tenatch !

I’m from Japan, and I’m currently studying English at a language school in Toronto, Canada.

I’m taking a leave of absence from my university in Japan, where I study Media and Cultural Studies in the Faculty of Letters. My research focuses on how media influences people’s values and perceptions, especially when it comes to lookism and gender inequality.

Last summer, I spent 50 days in the United States on a homestay. It was an amazing experience, but I also faced some challenges. I sometimes couldn’t communicate what I wanted to say in English, and I became more passive than I wanted to be. I remember feeling frustrated because I wanted to talk to people and express myself, but I couldn’t do it confidently in English.

That experience made me realize that I wanted to live abroad again for a longer period of time. So, I decided to come to Canada and challenge myself once more. This time, my goal is not only to improve my English, but also to become more confident in communicating with people from different backgrounds.

Since coming to Canada, I’ve had the opportunity to meet people from many different countries. I really enjoy learning about different cultures, values, and ways of thinking. Meeting so many people with different backgrounds has also changed the way I think about my future career.

Before coming to Canada, I was mainly interested in working for an advertising agency or a publishing company because I’ve always been interested in media, communication, and creative work. However, after experiencing a multicultural environment here, I’ve started to consider other possibilities, such as working for a trading company or another company that allows me to connect Japan with the rest of the world.

I’m still exploring what I want to do in the future, but I’m excited to discover new possibilities through my experiences in Canada!

In my free time, I love watching Korean dramas and exploring Korean restaurants. I’ve also made some Korean friends here in Canada, and we often go out together to discover new Korean restaurants.

I’m really enjoying my life in Toronto so far, and I’m looking forward to meeting more people, learning new things, and making lots of memories!

I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the team.  I’m excited to learn, develop, and contribute during this internship. Thank you for reading and I look forward to seeing you again :)