
Aruna Balasubramanian
BAAnthropology and History2026
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Hello! I’m Aruna, a junior in Saybrook studying Anthropology and History. I started learning Japanese at L1 as sophomore, then spent an amazing summer in Kyoto on the Light Fellowship! The rigor of KCJS pushed me to express myself in Japanese in new ways, and to engage in both academic and fun settings with Japanese peers. After finishing the course, I was thrilled by how much my communication abilities improved. While in Kyoto, I also had a great time traveling with new friends, discovering the history of Zen garden design, learning about Japanese contemporary art, and exploring the many flavors of kakigori. I would love to talk about KCJS, so don’t hesitate to contact me!