Japan Study Abroad, Engage in S.Korea

Hello~My name is Stephanie and I am a 20 year old college student in pursue of a degree in Asian Studies. I truly love the Asian culture and love the language. I am currently learning Japanese and Korean. Like any Asian culture lover, I dream to travel to Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand and more just to be immersed in the country's bustling life style. I am working on that dream by learning about the opportunities my university has to offer. My University has a great Study Abroad program to Japan. When I researched more on the program (costs, what is included, courses, etc) I decided I really want to make this happen. Only problem is, it is super expensive! My hopes were to study abroad for a year. I felt that with a year I can experience more, truly engage with the culture, and improve my Japanese speaking with native speakers. Heartbreaking moment is that a year may not be possible. If a semester in Japan is expensive, Imagine a year!
Either way it will be a great experience and miracle if I even get to go. So.. I am asking for your help to donate maybe $5, $10, $30, $50 or any amount you are able to donate will be greatly appreciative.
On top of that, In the process of researching Study Abroad to Japan, I thought "Why not go to South Korea as well?" South Korea is just 4 hours away from Japan. Why not go to South Korea after my studies to immerse myself in another Asian culture.
Basically, my financial aid, scholarships I have submitted, and own money earned from jobs can help with the Study abroad to Japan (I hope). Those may just cover a few costs. I still need to raise more money for other expenses such as my flight tickets, food, attractions (shrines, Museums, temples, Towers, National Parks) transportation, and the place I will be staying at. I will keep working hard to make this happen but hope that all of you viewing my page right now can be of some help to make my dreams come true. I want to engage first hand in the cultures I have interest in.


Check out my close friend who is trying to raise money as well. Hopefully we can both go.
http://www.gofundme.com/5e1t2c

Here is the study abroad page: https://ugrad.fiu.edu/studyabroad/Pages/home.aspx

I will like to share a few images of places I will like to visit in my stay of both Japan and S. Korea.
I couldn't share more of Japan or S. Korea but I will update it once in a while.
Japan:
1. Sensoji Temple: Oldest Temple in Tokyo and most visited.
2. Tokyo Imperial Palace

South Korea: Gyeongbokgung Palace