Two Days in Taipei: Photos

Two Days in Taipei: Photos

My mom was supposed to visit me in Taiwan two weeks ago when we planned her trip back in October. Instead, we were left to…

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COVID-19 Wrecks Havoc on Fulbright Year: Abrupt goodbyes

COVID-19 Wrecks Havoc on Fulbright Year: Abrupt goodbyes

Since the US global travel advisory was raised to a Level 4, Fulbright programs worldwide are terminating, and grantees are allowed to return to the…

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My Cantonese is at a Second Grade Level. And That’s Okay.

My Cantonese is at a Second Grade Level. And That’s Okay.

When 2019 came to an end, I attempted to reflect on my five months in Taiwan but struggled to come up with a story about…

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Closing Out My First Semester in Taiwan

Closing Out My First Semester in Taiwan

Time flies, and it’s almost halfway through my Fulbright year! My experience in Taiwan has been so wonderful, and being a part of the community…

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Celebrating My Birthday in Taiwan

Celebrating My Birthday in Taiwan

I didn’t celebrate my 22nd birthday with anything big or flashy today but here are a few memorable highlights: 🎁 My English co-teacher gave me chocolate…

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So Far So Good – Two Weeks into Teaching

So Far So Good – Two Weeks into Teaching

🍎 I’m nearly three weeks into teaching in Taiwan and I have already been asked about “my lover” by my students (their words, not mine), was…

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