Through a connection with an alumna involved in Cru-Wellesley, I had the pleasure of sharing dinner at a lovely Italian restaurant. As we conversed, I discovered that she currently works as an English teacher at a high school affiliated with mine as a sister school. It was a serendipitous realization that sparked intriguing conversations about […]
CY – Dinner with SG Alumnae
After connecting with an alum on LinkedIn, I was pleasantly surprised when she invited me to dinner at a charming French restaurant. It was a delightful evening filled with good conversation and delicious cuisine. I had the opportunity to try ratatouille for the first time, which was an exciting culinary adventure. Amidst the gastronomic delights, […]
CY – Meta SG Visit
I recently connected with an alum on LinkedIn, and to my surprise, she extended an invitation for me to visit the Meta office in Singapore. It turned out to be an incredible experience, getting a firsthand look at the workings of such a renowned company. Not only did I have the opportunity to explore the […]
LL – 1,000 flowers open
Sister Kathleen volunteers once a week in the Children’s Ward at the Tokyo Cancer Hospital. When she started, decades ago now, she was made to sign an agreement that she would not proselytize to her patients on their sick beds. As a medical professional, her job is to speak to children and families about their […]
LL – Peace, water, and the state
On Wednesday evening, 06/14, Sophia University held a symposium entitled “How can Japan, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the United Nations work together to advance their support for Afghanistan?” Featured were representatives of each of these organizations, two of whom had been flown out from Jena, Saudi Arabia for […]
BS – Interview #4: Changing Paths and Working with Others
May 23, 2023 My last interview was with Yuan Yao Su, a product designer and manager at SysJust. She majored in communications and currently works in UIUX (User Interface and User Experience) design. Su shared with me about the general state of Taiwan’s UIUX industry, which is mostly populated with small to mid-sized companies and […]
BS – Interview #3: Exploring Disciplines as an Academic Researcher
April 12, 2023 My third interview was with Professor Robin Bing-yu Chen, a professor in National Taiwan University’s Information Management Department. Along with his position as a professor, Professor Chen is currently also the Dean of the School of Design and Innovation (D-School) and Director of the Creativity and Entrepreneurship Program, both at NTU as […]
LL – Zen in All Trades
In the mountains above Takamatsu, Roshi Daito Noda continues on as he has been for the last several decades. In brief, he is extending the temple, drawing upon the historical involvement of Buddhist institutions in communal life with a spirit of humble innovation. A pilgrimage lodging, a dojo, a special education school, several green houses, […]
BS – Interview #2: Confronting Challenges and Learning to Grow
April 1, 2023 For my second interview, I talked to a local software engineer at Wistron named Kelly Fan. She is originally from northern Taiwan and graduated most recently from National Taiwan Ocean University in Keelung, Taiwan, with studies in engineering sciences, information and communication, and motor communications. Her interest in computer science slowly developed […]
BS – Interview #1: The Trials and Joys of Living Abroad
February 22, 2023 For my first Ted Wang interview here in Taiwan, I invited one of the first Ted Wang fellows, Olivia Lewis, Class of 2020. It was a wonderful experience getting to chat with Olivia about her experience as a Ted Wang fellow in Shanghai, China and what she took away from the experience, […]