My name is Torch (토르츠) Hanif-Norman and I am currently a study abroad student for J. F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, Japan & Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea for Summer of 2026.
I was born & raised in a Muslim household in Atlanta, Georgia (U. S.) and I am a dual major senior (Year 4 Student) in Computer Science & Japanese Language/Culture with a minor in Korean Language at Georgia State University while also working as a IT Student Assistant Manager for my home college as well.
I came to study abroad to understand the social, economical, cultural, and phonetic aspects of different countries in Asia while also strengthening my language proficiency and adaptability to new & foreign places.
Making new connections, leaving unforgettable impressions, and creating long lasting relationships with others is what makes me confident that studying while traveling is definitely worth the amount of culture shock I have endured this far.
