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This Spring semester, I volunteered at the Kyoto International Manga Museum, where I assisted with archiving, shelving, and preserving manga while learning about Japanese workplace culture and library systems.<\/p>\n
Volunteering at the museum was incredibly fulfilling, not only because of the unique nature of the space itself (a hybrid museum\/library), but also because of how much I learned about intercultural communication and the subtleties of Japanese work etiquette. As someone who has personally loved anime and manga for a long time, getting to volunteer in a space dedicated to their preservation and study made the experience even more special. This space was a place of personal growth, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections for me, and I am incredibly thankful to have been given the opportunity to be part of it.<\/p>\n
My advice to incoming students and prospective students: Don\u2019t be afraid of discomfort or feeling out of place at first while abroad; these moments are often where the most growth happens. Observe how others interact socially, and most importantly, be curious and open-minded. You\u2019ll be surprised at how much you can learn simply by participating with sincerity and respect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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