Two semesters as a Fulbright Scholar affiliated with the Department of Taiwanese Literature at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan, Taiwan, passed
I arrived in Taiwan searching for a general answer as to why Taiwanese students excel at math in ways that American students often do not. Ever since I began teaching
The Fulbright grant has made possible a year of living in Taipei for myself and for my family of three. This has been an enormously rewarding year, despite some
One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to drink coffee. A drink as universal as it is diverse, coffee is found the world over, yet everywhere it evolves
Prior to joining the Fulbright program, I completed my undergraduate studies in 2024, earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Chinese, with a
Working on my research project in Taiwan as a Fulbright Senior Scholar has been an amazing experience. I want to thank several people who made my time here so
My year with Fulbright in Taiwan came to me sandwiched in between my third and fourth year of medical school. Only a week before boarding my red-eye flight for
As I prepare to leave Taiwan after a second yearlong stint, I reflect on my stay here as it relates to research and beyond. I plan to publish my research findings in outlets such as peer-reviewed journals, so I hope to here share other aspects of my Fulbright experience 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,
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,
