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Chloe Lai Receives Fulbright to Taiwan
June 8, 2022
Amanda Nagy
An art history and East Asian studies double major with an education studies concentration, Lai is constantly striving to learn more about pedagogy and language acquisition.
Arman Luczkow Receives Fulbright to Taiwan
June 7, 2022
Amanda Nagy
Arman Luczkow will apply his leadership and language skills as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan.
Jasmine Mitchell ’21 Awarded Oberlin Shansi Fellowship and Critical Language Scholarship
April 9, 2021
Yvonne Gay
An appreciation of Japanese history, culture, and language makes being awarded an Oberlin Shansi Fellowship and Critical Language Scholarship a dream come true for Jasmine Mitchell ’21.
Henry O’Connor ’24 Awarded Critical Language Scholarship
April 7, 2021
Yvonne Gay
“In learning a language, you open your eyes and mind to a whole new world of opportunities and people,” says Henry O’Connor ’24. As a Critical Language Scholarship recipient, he will spend the summer immersed in Mandarin.
The Hectic and Gratifying Life of a CNN Producer
March 17, 2021
Yvonne Gay
Matthew Kendrick’s passion for shooting and editing video led to a position as an associate producer with CNN political commentator Fareed Zakaria. Today, he reflects on his experiences and offers advice to students who have hopes of working in the broadcast journalism industry.
From Double Major to Law School: Emily Kelly-Olsen ’19
July 22, 2020
Jaimie Yue '22
A student athlete, Kelly-Olsen discovered her passion for politics and East Asian studies at Oberlin. She is currently a student at University of Michigan Law School and working as an associate at a law firm in her hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Presents Cantonese Opera Scenes Nov. 14
November 7, 2019
Erich Burnett
A cultural exchange highlighted by midday discussion on Chinese operatic music followed by an evening performance.
Running the Marathon of Campaign Work: León Pescador ’18
June 10, 2019
Jane Hobson ’22
León Pescador ’18 is working as the finance director on Democratic nominee Dan Helmer’s campaign for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 40th District.
Oberlin Shansi Announces Summer 2019 In-Asia Grant Recipients
May 29, 2019
Erin Ulrich ’18
Four students have received In-Asia grants for summer 2019.
Catherine Lytle Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in South Korea
May 17, 2019
Amanda Nagy
Catherine Lytle will spend the year teaching and making cultural connections.
