From Struggles to Success: A Former Athletes Journey of Mentoring Troubled Youth
The sun had just started to rise, painting the sky with shades of golden yellow and orange. Anna woke up feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as she prepared herself for the biggest day of her life. Today was the day when she would finally get on a plane and travel halfway across the world to start her dream job in Tokyo, Japan. She had always been fascinated by Japanese culture, its traditions, people and language since childhood. Her love for anime, sushi and J-pop only added fuel to her passion for this beautiful country that she could now call home.