I started reading prof.G's papers in order to make a proposal to apply to University of Cambridge. In reading of "How to beat Dyslexia," I found that it might be possible for me to contribute to somewhat research at the university and Education in Japan which has governmental scholarships.
The points are:
1)Japanese language that consists of 1:1 letter-sound corespondences and contrasts with English could provide some solutions by their differences.
2)If research finds effective methods to improve the dyslexic problem, the findings could also contribute to not only children with dyslexic syndrome in special Education, but also children and adults who want to master English in normal Education in Japan.
After when I saw Dr Y who encouraged me and promised to support me in terms of applying for the rout of PhD with Dr G, I started thinking of strategies how to make an effective and impressive proposal along with his advice. He suggested to me:
1) Create a detailed methodology for practicable experiment that researchers can carry out it immediately
- Read her papers deeply and obtain the key concept that she wants to do through her life as a researcher
- Put it in the proposal with my own ideas
2) Powerful references
I did not expect completely Dr Y's positive responses, I was laughing his remarks "You can do it!" with his pure face expressions when he told to me.
Strangely enough, Dr W in animal psychology has a tie with University of Cambridge. In addition, Dr Y knew a prof who had been a friend of Dr G and had rarely recognized Dr Y despite the negative professor to others.
What's more, colleague N recommended me to take a governmental scholarship that he already won. If a candidate could be selected at K university, the person might be possible to win it in the selection of a Japanese government.
Do you think these three things' linkage by chance? My first and core motivation to research music therapy is the relationship between language and rhythm. All the time I need to do it, the gates or doors have been open for me. If I had not met Dr Y by attending K university in the previous year without my mistakes? I would not definitely have studied abroad in the USA. I could not get a Rotary Foundation scholarship without Dr Y's letter of recommendation. In addition, it was rare that a winner returned it and i received it only one day after the announcement of the selection...
"Get to the point" which is my resolution in 2008. I will address one of the most importances of Dr G and University of Cambridge for applying.
