Biography
Sara Baxter is a Master’s student within UIUC’s East Asian Languages and Cultures Department. After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College with a B.A. in Japanese Studies, she continues to pursue her interest in Japanese Modern History in this program. She has previous experience working as a Japanese tutor as well as studying abroad at Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan.
Research Interests
Waste and value in modern Japan
Awards and Honors
AY 26-27: Illinois Global Institute Language Fellowship (Japanese)
AY 25-26: Ralph Tyler Award for Best Japanese Language Teaching Assistant
Courses Taught
JAPN201: Elementary Japanese I
JAPN202: Elementary Japanese II
Additional Campus Affiliations
EALC Student Affairs Committee Member