Name: Nathan Ho Sex: Male Nationality: Australia University: University of Wollongong * Currently is a primary school teacher Major: Masters

of Education (Information Technology), Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Jap. Study: 3 months Jap. Level: Beginner Have you been to Japan before and for how long? (please list all times you visited): Twice. Osaka for 2 weeks (September 2011), Okinawa for 3 weeks (January 2012) Start Date for internship: September 3rd End Date for internship: September 28th Languages Spoken: English & basic Japanese Basic info about Nathan: From a very young age I was always fascinated by Japanese culture. I am a native born English speaker from Australia, and I always enjoyed working with people and teaching others how to do things. This led to my passion for teaching as a school teacher when I was older, and it wasn't until I was in my early twenties where my curiosity in Japanese culture emerged again. I met my Japanese fianc whilst holidaying in Hawaii last year and have visited Japan several times. I can really see myself settling down here in Okinawa, as I enjoy the lifestyle, the people, the

culture, and I am having a great time learning the language