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Ayana Miyamoto, a student at Victoria Academy of Ballet, decided to study abroad after being encouraged by her teacher in Japan. She passed the audition and joined the Bridge Program, where she feels that her previous training has been beneficial. She notes that the program's schedule and teachers' English can be challenging to understand at first, but the personalized guidance and attention to each student's needs are valuable. Ayana also appreciates the academy's approach to injury treatment, which prioritizes the student's well-being and allows for tailored care. She wishes she had studied at VAB earlier, as she is now dealing with the aftermath of injuries sustained while dancing in Japan. Despite initial concerns about living in a foreign language environment, Ayana's English skills improved rapidly while staying with a host family and roommates who spoke English. She enjoys the natural beauty of Victoria, which she finds therapeutic, and hopes to create many happy memories in her remaining time at the academy.