Asia Journey Began in the Asian Studies Program
"During my study abroad in Tokyo, I listened to Japanese people's views on Japan's society, culture and foreign relations.
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Mengjia Wan ’14
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"During my study abroad in Tokyo, I listened to Japanese people's views on Japan's society, culture and foreign relations.
I still carry what I learned in my Middle Eastern Studies major, the people I met, and my experiences abroad into all that I do.
"My Theatre Arts and East Asian Studies majors were extremely helpful preparation for a future career in Costume Design in Asia."
"In the Astronomy Department, I learned to be open to new possibilities, even if they didn’t follow the conventional path to success."
"Most of my joy in South Korea was not spent in the classroom at Ewha but in the city of Seoul."
"Studying Chinese gave me a new vantage point from which to observe the world and a meaningful tool with which to effectively engage it."
As a writer and dancer, I look for the values expressed within the dance, and evaluate how well the piece fulfilled those values.
"The Barbara Yen Sun Prize funded my research in New York among the largest Tibetan community in the US."
“The American culture encouraged me to explore outside of my comfort zone, while the Chinese culture was a mystery inside of me.”
My experiences at Mount Holyoke helped me grow into the sort of woman confident in her ability to do whatever she wants.