Two Luther seniors selected for Japan internships

Luther College seniors Rick DeVoss and Alison Sancken have been selected by the Labo International Exchange Foundation to participate in a year-long internship in Japan.  DeVoss and Sancken will spend two months studying Japanese at Labo's NIHONGO Institute in Tokyo where they will receive training and orientation to the Japanese culture and Labo responsibilities.  After training they will spend 10 months working in Labo offices throughout Japan presenting about life in North America, working at Labo's summer and winter camps, leading Labo's winter and summer exchange programs, and facilitating English in the Labo offices and exchange programs.  During their time in Japan, DeVoss and Sancken will participate in an independent study project examining some aspect of traditional Japanese culture. Before leaving Japan, the interns will complete a final presentation, demonstration or paper regarding their cultural research.