Hello, my name is Raymond Canale, (call me Ray). I was born in New York City, and grew up in Long Island, New York. My bachelors degree is in Political Science and History from the University of Connecticut. I have a strong interest in international relations and learning about other countries. I have lived in Japan for a year as an English teacher. My experience in Japan has been a very special one that has given me good insight into other regions of the world. Throughout my travels I have made friends with people from many different countries and I believe that the key to living in a better world, is through cooperation and understanding of all peoples. I am looking forward to meeting and learning many new things from not only the faculty of Tor Vergata university, but my fellow students.