Why Japanese?

As people ask me "what classes are you taking?", I always get the same response once I name my classes. "Japanese? Why are you taking Japanese?" The answer to this question is simple and exampled in every class that I take. Japanese is just simply different and not many people are stepping up to the challenge of doing abnormal things. Of course, the uniqueness of the language is not my only reason for being in the class. In addition to that, I want to fully immerse myself into the Japanese culture with the study abroad option in the second semester of my Sophomore year. One of my life goals is to experience as many countries as possible while enjoying the individuality of each culture. So the question of "Why are you taking Japanese?" never bothers me as I know that the key to success is to not be afraid to be just a little different.