Fin Raziel
I took 3 semesters in college. The only alphabet I could get the hang of was hiragana.
I have to admit, katakana can be tough, especially if you don't say it with the right accent. I didn't pick it up until I began my studies in Japan - when I had to open a menu at restaurants...
evil
I studied one year [4 intensive courses] of Japanese in college and spent two semesters (1 year) in Chiba/Tokyo. I wish I never came home...