September was a successful month without any mishaps or significant obstacles. I made
significant gains in learning the Japanese language and can proudly report that I can do basic
shopping and move about campus and outside without having to worry about the language
barrier as I can communicate the basics without needing a translator or interpreter present.
I have bought all the required textbooks for both the Japanese class as well as the literature unit I
took up and it has aided my active class participation. I get along with the lecturers and show