Master Degree Student (MA)
Moments of Connection in Taiwan
When people ask me about my Fulbright experience in Taiwan, they often expect me to talk about my academic achievements, research milestones, or professional growth. While those aspects have undoubtedly been important,
The Purpose of Discomfort: An Account of Life in Taiwan
On the Fulbright application, there is a question about purpose—about what you hope to learn, and the impact you hope to have. I answered the question without much certainty. I knew I wanted to come to Taiwan,
Taiwan: In 150 Characters or Less
The three years I spent in Taiwan can only be described as alchemy: a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination. That is not to say the journey was without hiccups or growing pains;
Fulbright Part I: Reflections Midway through my Master’s
The first year of my Fulbright in Taiwan has made me extremely grateful that I will have
a second. Already, I feel that I’ve learned and grown immensely—but if I had to leave Taiwan now,
人生篇章的意外章節~我在Wyoming的日子
對於一個原汁原味臺灣在地成長的我而言，從求學到投身教職，50多年的生命時光都在臺灣這塊土地上度過；從來沒有想過有一天，我將遠渡重洋到海的另一端~美國，進行跨國研究，就此開啟人生篇章中一個意想不到卻具深刻體會的生活章節….
Community as a Way of Life
Swept up in the stresses of finishing my thesis, I holed myself up in an effort to minimize my social contact with the world. Taipei, however, had other plans.
Reflections On My Time in Taiwan: Cultivating Gratitude
The pursuit of self knowledge is important to me, but it has some fierce competition from the more pressing needs like eating, exercising, and showering
A Designer’s Guide to Living Leisurely in Tainan: Where to Eat Designer
I know as much as you want to hear about my work as a service designer, a sociologist, and avid observer and connoisseur of cities,
An Unforgettable Adventure in Taiwan
Looking back on this past year, I couldn’t have imagined how incredible my Fulbright experience in Taiwan would be. For most of my life, I
