Second, and what I want 2 focus on, is that the Fulbright panels over the past 3 days have been very informative about the history of Taiwan (I didn’t know that it was Japanese territory @ one point b4 being repatriated 2 China, recognized as an independent state/country by the U.S. the unrecognized as a state after the U.S. began diplomatic ties w/ China in the late 70s ). They have also made strides in making sure we understand some of tje social, economic, and political issues on the island. From the fact that there are 2 political parties w/ different positions on the relationship b/t mainland China & Taiwan, to Taiwan’s position within the global economy, to some of the gender and diversity public discourse happening w/in Taiwan with migrant workers from Southeast Asian countries or indigenous populations and their unique challenges. There is so much more that’s been discussed, too. There’s one more day left, & I have a feeling that I am going 2 learn even more about Taiwan.
Sometimes I go 2 conferences & listen 2 ppl wax poetically about all the nuanced things that they know or believe on a topic that I know little about and have little interest in sharing w/ others, but this time around I feel like I’m a much more aware global citizen from listening to the talks and being in conversation with the fellow mainland China, Hong Kong, & Taiwan-based Fulbrighters. I will say that it’s been a packed schedule & I am not a fan of being rushed especially when it comes to meals & bathroom breaks :/ still, this has been worth the time.
About the Author:
Kelicia Hollis is Detroit-born, Arkansas-raised writer,
speaker and educator. She completed her B.A. in Creative Writing from Columbia
University, her M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan.
Hollis, a 2014-2015 Fulbright Scholar, is currently President and CEO of
Polyglot International Ventures Inc. in Little Rock, a foreign language
services firm. Learn more at www.polyglotnation.com,
and connect with her at www.keliciahollis.com.
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