PANG Youyuan
PANG Youyuan
Bai Xian Alumni from Taiwan, 2020 Cohort
Kyoto University
When asked about his takeaways from last year’s virtual Summer Program, Pang You Yuan, a BX Alumni from the 2020 cohort, says, “I really enjoyed the abstract painting session as it encouraged me to tap into my creativity and express myself, but what was most valuable to me was the opportunity to build community with scholars from different parts of Asia.”
ROH Hyunjeong
ROH Hyunjeong
Bai Xian Alumna from Korea, 2019 Cohort
Fudan Univeristy
BX Alumna from our 2019 cohort, Hyun Jeong, reflects back on how last year’s Summer Program helped her adopt a positive mindset during these uncertain times. “Jason Lai’s session about embracing change and being in tune with ourselves inspired me to look inwards and attend to my own feelings. I was able to let go of my worries and self-doubt, adjust my attitude, and better adapt to my circumstances. I now see things from a different perspective and appreciate learning once more for what it truly is – a joyous process.”
Rita LIU
Rita LIU
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
Hitotsubashi ICS University
“How much you gain depends on how much you put in, so try to stay engaged as much as you can,” advises Bai Xian Alumna, Siwei (Rita) Liu, as she reflects back on her experiences from the virtual Summer Program last year. Watch the video to find out more about Rita’s highlights, as well as some of her tips on how to get the most out of the virtual sessions.
[Resources] Invited In: Film Screening and Dialogue with Director Yuyu Kitamura
“Loneliness and depression come in so many different forms. Mental health is a spectrum so it’s important not to always portray it in the worst scenarios, but in a way that everyone can easily understand and relate to,” said Yuyu Kitamura at the film screening while sharing about her first film, Invited In.
Reflecting back on her filmmaking debut, she said, “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that just because you are not technically ‘something’ doesn’t mean you can’t do it. I was not technically a director, but now I can say I am one,” she said as she encouraged scholars and alumni to push themselves beyond their comfort zone. “It’s terrifying to do anything new. But I believe that if anything makes you excited and scared, it’s probably worth trying.”
Meet Our Speaker: Yuyu Kitamura
Hear more from former BX intern and first-time director, Yuyu, who shares about how she pursued her dream and the value of being part of a community like Bai Xian.
Find out more about what Yuyu shared through Chan Wai’s visual recap!
Daum KIM
Daum Kim
Bai Xian Alumna, 2017 cohort
Digital Media Manager, Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Hear from BX Alumna, Daum Kim, who has been working for the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the past three years, as she reflects back on her experiences this past summer on the front lines (and behind the scenes) of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Part 1: Life at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Part 2: Bridging Cultures Through the Olympics
In Part 2 of our feature, BX Alumna, Daum Kim, recalls her experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and shares about why she believes that being a part of the Olympics at this moment in time is significant for her, and for building bridges across East Asia.
Dane Ellice ANCHETA
Dane Ellice Ancheta
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
What was it like to be a part of Bai Xian’s first-ever virtual Summer Program? Meet BX Alumna, Dane Ellice Ancheta, who shares with us her biggest takeaways from her Summer Program experience this year.
Tiara Feliza JUNOR
Tiara Feliza Junor
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
Waseda University
What does it look like to study abroad virtually? As students and fresh grads, what does it take to succeed, especially during these unusual times? Hear from BX Alumna Tiara Feliza Junor from Waseda University, as she reflects back on her study abroad experience and offers some quick tips to scholars based on what she has learned from her own AFLSP journey!
Ronna CHAO
Meet Our CEO: Ms. Ronna Chao
Learn more about our CEO, Ms. Ronna Chao, as she welcomes the 2021 cohort with some fun and interesting facts about herself!
Enjoy part 2 of our video interview with Ronna, where we pick her brain about the essence of BXAI’s mission and vision, her impression of BX Scholars, and top tips for our newest cohort.
The Bai Xian Project Award 2022 is Now Open for Application!
Got a great project idea for social innovation, intercultural exchange, or East Asia research?
We’d love to learn more about it! The Bai Xian Project Award 2022 is now open for application – BX Scholars and Alumni are encouraged to work together and develop ideas for short-term projects in one of the three aforementioned areas, with a chance to receive funding of up to USD 4,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your project and bring your ideas to life!
Join our virtual info session on Oct. 29, 2021 to learn more, connect, and brainstorm with fellow scholars, or visit the Bai Xian Project Award page.
Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2022