Why I Want to Study Japanese

I am studying Japanese because I want to speak fluently with my parents and my mother's side of the family.  She is Japanese, and my father is an (American) interpreter and translator for Japanese.  As a child, I went to Japan almost every summer.  I was bilingual, but unfortunately I have lost most of my speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Japanese.  I am excited about learning the language better.  Remembering Japanese words to speak has been the most challenging, while listening comprehension has been pretty simple so far. This is my favorite class at Columbia University.