A little about me...

Hi! My name is Mariko Jurcsak. I am so happy to say that I am a member of the Class of 2023 at Notre Dame! I was born in Yokosuka, Japan, but I was raised in Waipahu, Hawai'i (right outside of Honolulu). I enjoy dance (especially ballet and hula), acting, hiking, and traveling to Japan to visit family. My mom is from Japan, and I feel like I can connect with her more by learning the Japanese language and culture. I am so excited to have the opportunity to study Japanese at Notre Dame! Go Irish!!