Author Archives: DavidPfitzner

I received my assignment location. I will be placed in Hamada-Shi, which is a beautiful port city on the southwestern side of Japan in the 7th district of Shimane prefecture;) There are beaches along the coast, ski resorts a few … Continue reading →

Yeah! I am graduating next Wednesday from HPU and have received an acceptance into the JET Program. HPU students selected for Japanese teaching program

Shuzo, asked me many hard questions today, that made me think. He dug deeper and deeper into why I study Japanese. I had a few answers off hand, but it got me to thinking. He said, “that we must reorganize … Continue reading →

I was inspired by the words of Martin Luther of the Reformation, when he said, “If you are going to sin, then sin boldly” because God knows what you are going to do anyways. However, I took the quote and … Continue reading →

I am thankful for the well needed day off and for all the veteran’s who have either served or continue to serve our great nation. Freedom Rocks!

Time and time again, I find myself over complicating my Japanese. Luckily, Michiko and Shuzo are there to help simplify my Japanese into short beautiful phrases.

I am now interested in the JET Program. I found out that besides teaching positions, they also have Coordinator of International Relations(COI). This interests me a lot as I would be helping with peaceful exchange programs between all sort of … Continue reading →

School is getting hectic, I can’t wait for Thanksgiving break. Currently, my reading is intense and papers are due. I am swamped and trying to stay ahead of the curve, but it is difficult. Secondly, someone asked me yesterday, “Nihon … Continue reading →

Last night I volunteered for a US-Korea Conference, called  “Navigating Turbulence in East-Asia.” The event is four days long, with all sorts of great and interesting speakers. For example, last night the former Foreign Minister of Korea 1993-94, and Korean … Continue reading →

Although I am not working and receiving a paycheck. I am now able to be actively involved in the community, which is a greater payoff to me. I am part of three different clubs as talked about before. United Nations … Continue reading →