Lives in: Taipei, Taiwan
Major: History
Current position: Journalist at the Taiwan News
What work looks like: “I cover major stories related to Taiwanese political, cultural, and military affairs. I also conduct exclusive, in-depth interviews with Taiwan academics, experts, politicians, diplomats, and others.”
What he loves about it: “I get to attend exciting events and major press conferences and meet key figures in Taipei’s diplomatic and political circles. In my nearly five years as a Taipei-based journalist, I have interviewed ambassadors and prime ministers from various nations, visiting U.S. delegations, and Taiwanese lawmakers and government officials, including the former Chief of the General Staff of Taiwan’s Armed Forces.”
What he gained from a liberal arts education: “Receiving a liberal arts education instilled in me critical thinking skills and honed my writing capabilities. It also significantly impacted my global view, exposing me to different histories, politics, and cultures of the world. I became even more curious about what was happening in other countries and eager to expand my knowledge of current global affairs. “Thanks to the skills I gained, I can efficiently grasp key concepts or facts from large amounts of information, which is imperative to being a successful journalist. The core skills I learned at UVM made the transition from academic to journalistic writing a smooth one.”