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        One year ago, when I first arrived in Japan Hokkaido, I was all starry-eyed with wonderment and beyond excited for what life in an International school in Japan would bring. I barely knew any Japanese even though I was born in Japan, beyond basic travel essentials and my image of the country was glamorized by movies, news, and books. I believed I was coming to a place of dreams. Don’t get me wrong, I still love Japan, but I am beginning to understand and learn more about the country more than just sushi and beer.

         I’m Chinese, but born in Japan, and have lived in Beijing and Shanghai most my life. My native language is Mandarin Chinese and my second language is English. Culture wise, Japan isn’t so different from China; there are common Asian values so culture shock was not an issue. Adapting to life was not a problem for me. While trying to deal with all the new life in this new school, but everything was still fun. I made new friends in school, other foreigners in my batch, and when classes started I made friends with both exchange and Japanese students.

       Having to learn Japanese does not seem to act as a deterrent for me because I am Chinese ; reading Kanji is really easy for me and it’s pretty much the same. What I am having trouble is the pronunciations. I would sometimes feel a little confident about having an advantage over many others  learning the Japanese language because they can read and understand the meaning of most kanji characters. I have always believed in the value of preparation when attempting to try new things. For this reason, I decided I want to complete  the further study and gaining professional work experience to prepare me for the demands of a degree in tourism. Since at a young age of my life, I realize that the world is a huge place and there is so much more to discover and I wish I can see every single bit of the world.In addition to that, I am also enjoying having the chance to improve my mathematics skills through completing the Key Skills Level 2 in mathematics. I have also been avidly studying travel publications aimed at those working in the industry and tourists themselves. Among my favourite publications are Destinations Travel Magazine, which has helped me to focus my mind on the marketing aspects of tourism and concepts such as different target markets, and National Geographic Traveller, whose thoughtful articles have prompted me to think about some of the conceptual aspects of the industry, such as the differences between inquisitive and acquisitive travel. The work has made me more interested in the marketing aspects of the tourism sector and has focused my mind on issues such as what motivates different people to travel and how different holiday experiences can be presented.

     As a passionate traveler & dreamer with an endless enthusiasm for discovering new places, the tourism sector is undoubtedly the area in which I want to build a career, particularly within the areas of destination management or marketing. I see a degree in tourism as the ideal first step in making this goal become a reality.

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With this PSP assignment , I read it through thoroughly to make sure if there is anything else that we can add to this. For instance, there are some minor spelling errors like with in into within, and when to add ands, also some punctuation errors. Peers has giving me some advise to move the words to the front to the front in order to make it sound more smoothly, for instance I Had ‘’Within the areas of destination management or marketing particularly’’. I have moved particularly to the front to make it more smoother so it’s Particularly within the area……….

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    PSP 1

  At a young age, I was fascinated with the way how Fashion Marketing industry has such a strong influence over society’s choice of styling, and how it can influence current and future trends through different channels.

          Fashion is something that never fails to captivate me. It is an ever changing cycle that uses influences from a previous era, modifies them and creates something new. An example is one of my favorite trends; the Androgynous look. This trend has existed since the 1920’s,  yet in the 21st century has men’s tailoring dominating the runway. Since Autumn/Winter, 2010 designers such as Yves Saint Laurent have led the trend with tailored trousers, tuxedo jackets and brogues for women. Spring 2012 is set to see the return of flared jeans and trousers from the 1970’s. Clothing is no longer just a commodity. Fashion has evolved into an expression of personality; it gives a sense of belonging to a group and defines people’s cultures.

          My initial interest in Fashion and Marketing began when I was twelve years old and I became a fan of David Bowie. I was not only a huge fan of his music, but I was also a huge fan of his iconic outfits. His outfits have embodied both the male and the female spirit. Each of his outfits has a different message behind it. Sometimes it includes politics, sexism, or even personal feelings. I was truly inspired by his work because his outfits weren’t meant to just look good, but he was also expressing himself at the same time in extreme ways.

       In the past year, I have also personally been working on my own designs with my cousin who is a fashion photographer. I have designed shoes, jackets, and shirts. The question I ask myself when I work on a piece is: ‘’How can I put motions onto a piece of cloth, and will express charisma when I wear it?’’ I really like to create bold work. It allows me to push boundaries;  to think outside of the box.  For instance, recently, our school had a Christmas party, and I wore one of my creation: A  black 20cm high shoe without any back support, wrapped in black gum-tape, and 18 nailed poking out of from underneath each shoe, like spikes. The shoes began as a project for art class, which was supposed to represent my hometown, but with all its weirdness, people kept asking me ‘’How?”  Well, the color is black because eighteen years of my life, I have moved from country to country and I don’t know where is the proper ‘’hometown’’ for me, so it’s a deep dark blank space. The eighteen needles represent the numbers of countries I’ve been to is a new fear for me to walk on. It’s heelless because every place that I go to, feels like something is missing, and that’s long-term support from friendships. It’s tall because I have seen a lot of stuff from a high point of view. I am proud of it, maybe not everyone was on the same page with me because it made people looked like dwarfs next to Snow White, but there are no limits in fashion.

        I’m confident of choosing the course ‘International Fashion Marketing’  Not only do I want to learn more techniques to make my work better, but also to gain a better understanding of the platform. I am keen to develop an insight into further techniques that take into account a wide range of target audiences. I have carefully considered the elements of time and finance required at this stage and I am willing to commit fully to fulfill my ambition.

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PSP2

      At a young age, I was fascinated with the way how Fashion Marketing industry has such a strong influence over society’s choice of styling, and how it can influence current and future trends through different channels.

          Fashion is something that never fails to captivate me. It is an ever changing cycle that uses influences from a previous era, modifies them and creates something new. An example is one of my favorite trends; the Androgynous look. This trend has existed since the 1920’s,  yet in the 21st century has men’s tailoring dominating the runway. Since Autumn/Winter, 2010 designers such as Yves Saint Laurent have led the trend with tailored trousers, tuxedo jackets and brogues for women. Spring 2012 is set to see the return of flared jeans and trousers from the 1970’s. Clothing is no longer just a commodity. Fashion has evolved into an expression of personality; it gives a sense of belonging to a group and defines people’s cultures.

          My initial interest in Fashion and Marketing began when I was twelve years old and I became a fan of David Bowie. I was not only a huge fan of his music, but I was also a huge fan of his iconic outfits. His outfits have embodied both the male and the female spirit. Each of his outfits has a different message behind it. Sometimes it includes politics, sexism, or even personal feelings. I was truly inspired by his work because his outfits weren’t meant to just look good, but he was also expressing himself at the same time in extreme ways.

       In the past year, I have also personally been working on my own designs with my cousin who is a fashion photographer. I have designed shoes, jackets, and shirts. The question I ask myself when I work on a piece is: ‘’How can I put motions onto a piece of cloth, and will express charisma when I wear it?’’ I really like to create bold work. It allows me to push boundaries;  to think outside of the box.  For instance, recently, our school had a Christmas party, and I wore one of my creation: A  black 20cm high shoe without any back support, wrapped in black gum-tape, and 18 nailed poking out of from underneath each shoe, like spikes. The shoes began as a project for art class, which was supposed to represent my hometown, but with all its weirdness, people kept asking me ‘’How?”  Well, the color is black because eighteen years of my life, I have moved from country to country and I don’t know where is the proper ‘’hometown’’ for me, so it’s a deep dark blank space. The eighteen needles represent the numbers of countries I’ve been to is a new fear for me to walk on. It’s heelless because every place that I go to, feels like something is missing, and that’s long-term support from friendships. It’s tall because I have seen a lot of stuff from a high point of view. I am proud of it, maybe not everyone was on the same page with me because it made people looked like dwarfs next to Snow White, but there are no limits in fashion.

        I’m confident of choosing the course ‘International Fashion Marketing’  Not only do I want to learn more techniques to make my work better, but also to gain a better understanding of the platform. I am keen to develop an insight into further techniques that take into account a wide range of target audiences. I have carefully considered the elements of time and finance required at this stage and I am willing to commit fully to fulfill my ambition.

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PSP3 (final draft)

      At a young age, I was fascinated with the way how Fashion Marketing industry has such a strong influence over society’s choice of styling, and how it can influence current and future trends through different channels.

          Fashion is something that never fails to captivate me. It is an ever changing cycle that uses influences from a previous era, modifies them and creates something new. An example is one of my favorite trends; the Androgynous look. This trend has existed since the 1920’s,  yet in the 21st century has men’s tailoring dominating the runway. Since Autumn/Winter, 2010 designers such as Yves Saint Laurent have led the trend with tailored trousers, tuxedo jackets and brogues for women. Spring 2012 is set to see the return of flared jeans and trousers from the 1970’s. Clothing is no longer just a commodity. Fashion has evolved into an expression of personality; it gives a sense of belonging to a group and defines people’s cultures.

          My initial interest in Fashion and Marketing began when I was twelve years old and I became a fan of David Bowie. I was not only a huge fan of his music, but I was also a huge fan of his iconic outfits. His outfits have embodied both the male and the female spirit. Each of his outfits has a different message behind it. Sometimes it includes politics, sexism, or even personal feelings. I was truly inspired by his work because his outfits weren’t meant to just look good, but he was also expressing himself at the same time in extreme ways.

       In the past year, I have also personally been working on my own designs with my cousin who is a fashion photographer. I have designed shoes, jackets, and shirts. The question I ask myself when I work on a piece is: ‘’How can I put motions onto a piece of cloth, and will express charisma when I wear it?’’ I really like to create bold work. It allows me to push boundaries;  to think outside of the box.  For instance, recently, our school had a Christmas party, and I wore one of my creation: A  black 20cm high shoe without any back support, wrapped in black gum-tape, and 18 nailed poking out of from underneath each shoe, like spikes. The shoes began as a project for art class, which was supposed to represent my hometown, but with all its weirdness, people kept asking me ‘’How?”  Well, the color is black because eighteen years of my life, I have moved from country to country and I don’t know where is the proper ‘’hometown’’ for me, so it’s a deep dark blank space. The eighteen needles represent the numbers of countries I’ve been to is a new fear for me to walk on. It’s heelless because every place that I go to, feels like something is missing, and that’s long-term support from friendships. It’s tall because I have seen a lot of stuff from a high point of view. I am proud of it, maybe not everyone was on the same page with me because it made people looked like dwarfs next to Snow White, but there are no limits in fashion.

        I’m confident of choosing the course ‘International Fashion Marketing’  Not only do I want to learn more techniques to make my work better, but also to gain a better understanding of the platform. I am keen to develop an insight into further techniques that take into account a wide range of target audiences. I have carefully considered the elements of time and finance required at this stage and I am willing to commit fully to fulfill my ambition.

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