She is living with Joseph and Patty Ashworth of Winfield and their children. She came to America with the Internships International Program. She is a graduate of Yamanashi University in Japan, where she earned a degree in home economics. Hitomi would like to be a teacher when she returns home, but she said it is difficult now to be a teacher there. It is difficult because of the examination.
Many people try, but few people pass the exam.
Hitomi said learning to speak English well has been a challenge. At first, I couldn't understand, but now I'm better. I'm learning and studying. She said her students are interested in origami and Japanese food. She hopes to tour the nearby Toyota engine plant in Buffalo.