This is my third Study Recap of 2025, and it’s basically me catching you up on where I’ve been and what I’ve actually been studying lately (thank you for waiting). I share a life update first, then I go into my language study across Japanese, Mandarin, and a little bit of Russian—what’s been realistic for me, what I’ve been focusing on, and how I’m keeping things holistic instead of trying to brute-force everything at once. I also talk about the online courses I’ve been taking, because this season has been very “learn the theory behind the practice.” I’ve been exploring Applied Linguistics & TESOL, intercultural contact, and philosophy of science, and I share the exact platforms/courses I’m using so you can follow along if you want. If you like study vlogs but you also want the “why” behind language learning—motivation, systems, and how to make immersion sustainable—this recap is that blend. I keep it practical with resources, but the bigger takeaway is: I’m building a study life that I can repeat, not just a short-term sprint.