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I decided to study Asia at the Asian Institute because Asia had always been part of my life
in the past. I used to live in China for three years, and I really wanted to make Asia and
China and all the countries in Asia to really be part of my career in the future also.
I've benefited from a lot of unique resources at the Asian Institute. I've received the
Dr. David Chu Scholarship to study Chinese in the past, I've received other scholarships
from the Asian Institute to observe the Taiwanese elections that took place in 2012.
Living in Beijing was a really fantastic opportunity because not only did I learn Chinese language
and Chinese culture inside the classroom, but outside the classroom I really had a fantastic
opportunity to learn about the whole culture, local people, and to really communicate with
people on the street. It was a great opportunity.
I'd say the most unique aspect is that you get critical perspectives from Asia. Usually
when you study Asia, you get perspectives simply from the West or simply from China;
with Contemporary Asian Studies, you get perspectives both from China and the West. It really influences
your own perspective and viewpoints.