Self-Introduction

Nice to meet you, everyone！ I've decided to start a new journey on Note. As the first step, I've created a self-introduction.
Please take a look, especially if it's your first time here.

My overall background

My name is Shin who was born in Shibuya, Tokyo. I am currently reside in the Kanto region before living in various prefectures in Japan.

・Educational background
Public school (elementary, middle, and high school) → Meiji University Faculty of Arts and Letters  →UCL（planned enrolment)

・What I have done in all my life
When I was five years old, I decided to follow in Howard Carter's footsteps and aspired to devote my entire life to the development of Egyptology. I , however, faced a setback at my junior high school: How rusty my English level was. It prevented me from achieving my academic goal of passing the  entrance exam for high school ( maybe a lost heart was one of its causes lol).

At that time, I was kind of having an identity-crisis and going to the Resignation of my dream. My mother, nevertheless, persuaded me, saying, 'You still have a quite long way to go in your life. Sometimes, you will face much more difficult situations than this.
Just concentrate on your tasks in high school again and pursue your dream in a different way from your expectations. This advice fuelled my passion to ancient Egypt and tried hard for my studies in English as well as the ones in high school.

The unwavering commitment allowed me to enrol in Meiji University, where various competitive courses in Archaeology are offered. While it was a great environment for many who prioritise Japanese Archaeology, it didn't entirely suit me. Before elaborating further on my opinion, there's one thing I want to make clear: I love Meiji University and I'm dedicated to contributing to it in any way I can. However, my academic field of interest, Egyptian Archaeology, faced a challenge due to the shortage of professors specialising in this area, making it difficult to pursue as a thesis topic.

The combination of this fact and my one-year experience in Australia motivated me to apply to UCL. I chose this university because it is affiliated with Wolfram Grajetzki and Stephen Quirke, whom I deeply respect and am eager to learn from.  
My ultimate goal is to delve deeper into research on burial customs, following the path of my respected professors. Through this research, I aim to demonstrate that humanities disciplines like archaeology can contribute as significantly to society as practical fields such as law and medicine.

What I expect from Readers

In Japan, there are few individuals who major in Egyptian Archaeology and Archaeology from other countries. In such a situation, I am attending a prestigious university to absorb various knowledge not only about my interest but also beyond it.
I will share my ideas on various topics, ranging from what Egyptian Archaeology entails and the role of Archaeology in modern society, to my experiences in England and beyond. Through these works, I would like you to criticise my viewpoints and  provide your own insights.
This can lead to diversifying the research on ancient Egypt and I hope an idea of contributing to a lot of current problems would emerge.

Before the end of this introduction

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I will be starting an undergraduate course at UCL this September. However, I'm facing a significant challenge: funding tuition fees and living expenses. I'm applying for various scholarships both within Japan and at UCL itself. Nevertheless, I'm still searching for the best way to focus on my research without financial concerns weighing on me. While I'm uncertain if this initiative can fully address my current situation, your kind assistance would certainly alleviate some of the burden on my heart.

Thank you for your time.