Julie Matsubara, ELI and AEPP Director, posing with a wooden model of Kumamoto castle that she put together. The model even has a small panel of “Kumamon,” which is the Kumamoto official mascot. Julie has previously visited Kumamoto Castle when she was living in Japan.

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On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at home. Like many others worldwide, the AEPP staff have been working from home and social distancing since March due to COVID-19.