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, […]
LL – Zen Stomach
Accounts of Zen eating Even in the off season, Hayama’s Imperial Village is well-guarded. A combination of guards and police patrol the beach and the lazy commercial district where, on a late February afternoon, full-timers shuffle to and from the grocery store and retirees stroll. We are here to visit the Zen master’s second house, […]
AS – Interview 4: Collaboration, Perseverance, and Finding Your Path in Medicine
05/25 For my fourth and final interview, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Feng-Ming Tien (田豐銘), a physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). His specialty is in hematology and his research primarily focuses on hematologic malignancies. I was very fortunate to be introduced to him through […]
AS – Interview 3: Navigating the Challenges of Research
04/30 My third interview was with Chansie Yang ‘22, an alum who majored in Biology and Environmental Studies (ES) during her time at Wellesley. She grew up in Taipei and is currently working in a research lab at Academia Sinica, with a special interest in plant molecular biology. Chansie explained that she first decided to […]
AS – Interview 2: Using Your Voice for Good
04/27 For my second networking interview, I had the privilege of speaking with my professor for my public health course this semester (titled Childhood, Policy, & Health), Prof. Jessica Hung-Chieh Chang (張弘潔). Prof. Chang is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at National Taiwan University (NTU). Her research focuses on child […]
AS – Interview 1: Learning to Put Yourself Outside Your Comfort Zone
03/05 It’s been a while since my last post, but welcome to my networking interviews! Over the past few months, I got to interview four truly talented, lovely individuals and I can’t wait to share what we talked about. My first interview was with Lilly Armstrong ‘20, an alum currently working in banking at the […]
CS – Interview 4: Connecting People, Places, and Ideas Through Teaching and Research
For my final interview, I decided to reach out to Professor Toshi Sasao. Professor Sasao teaches a wide variety of courses at International Christian University (ICU), including those related to Psychology, Education, and Peace studies. This wonderful opportunity was brought about by an education class I took with Professor Sasao that focused on […]
CS – Interview 3: International Ministry as a Japanese Pastor
My third informational interview was with Pastor Yoriko Yabuki, of Revive International Church. She has been involved in ministry for over 25 years, and as part of the 1% of the Japanese population that identifies as Christian, Pastor Yabuki has always had a unique perspective on missionary work and how to best leverage her […]