Friday, August 17, 2018

International Experiences in International Cities with David Easley



David Easley talks about his study abroad experiences in a new interview available on KU ScholarWorks (https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/handle/1808/26683)

Abstract: David Easley talks about how he became interested in studying Chinese, managed a difficult electromagnetics course at Hong Kong University, and used three languages to have a conversation at a barbecue on Penghu Island.

Description: David Easley studied abroad in Hong Kong in spring, 2015 and in Taiwan during the summer of 2016. He graduated in spring, 2018 from the University of Kansas with bachelors degrees in computer engineering and East Asian languages and cultures: Chinese language and literature.

This interview is part of the Center for East Asian Studies Study Abroad Impact Interview Series.

Overcoming Barriers to Enjoy the Little Things With Aaron McIntyre 



Aaron McIntyre talks about his experiences studying abroad in a new interview by the Center for East Asian Studies now available for viewing on KU ScholarWorks (https://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/handle/1808/26682)

Abstract: This interview is part of the KU Center for East Asian Studies Study Abroad Impact Interview Series. Aaron McIntyre reflects on overcoming language barriers, the value of making mistakes, visiting with locals in a Shanxi Province village, and his future plans.

Description: Aaron McIntyre graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in East Asian languages and cultures. He has studied Chinese for five years. Next year, McIntyre will begin his graduate studies in China.

This interview is part of the Center for East Asian Studies Study Abroad Impact Interview Series.