Anna Burrows
Anna is a major in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. She is
working toward the Korean Studies citation and spent the fall 2002
semester on study-abroad in Korea, studying Korean language and
history
and Chinese history at Yonsei University. She has also worked as a
researcher with the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes
of
Health. Her goals are to pursue a doctorate in Molecular Biology,
become
a member of the international scientific community, and gain a deeper
understanding of cross-cultural dimensions of international
scientific
cooperation.
Devin Ellis
Devin is a Government and Politics major with interests in
China, history and culture, and philosophy. He has worked as an
undergraduate research assistant with Dr. Lois Vietri in GVPT and
interned with Congressman James Maloney. He is a member of the
campus
global communities living-learning program. His goals are to begin
intensive Chinese language study, to continue his studies in politics
and economic development, and to obtain a National Security Education
program grant to study in China. His ultimate goals are to pursue
graduate studies and a career in the Foreign Service, promoting
positive
relations between the United States and China.
Catherine Matacic
Catherine is pursuing a double major in Chinese and Journalism.
She has combined her interests by working as a journalist on Capitol
Hill. She is taking a study-abroad semester in Taiwan during the
spring
2003 semester and hopes to stay on and work with the AP bureau in
Taipei
this summer. Her plans on graduation are to work with the Peace Corps
in
Asia and then to pursue a career as an international correspondent.
Trin Xue
Trin is a Computer Science major. Her interest in Japanese
language studies began in high school, where she led her team to a
second-place finish in the Japan Bowl, a national Japanese-language
competition. She has continued her studies in Japanese at UMD and is
planning to intern this summer through the International Association
for
the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, an organization in
which she is an officer. Her goal is to pursue an international
career
in computer science and business.
EAST ASIA FOCUS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
Christopher Blair-Gould
Christopher is majoring in Chinese with a certificate in East
Asian Studies. His interests lie in Chinese and East Asian history
and
culture, and were prompted initially by taking Chinese language
classes
in the evening through the USDA in Washington. He has volunteered as
an
English teacher in the local Chinese community and as a Speaking
Partner
with the Maryland English Institute. His goals are to finish a B.A.
in Chinese and M.A. in East Asian History at UMD, and to pursue an
academic
career that allows him to continue studying Chinese language and East
Asian History.
Victoria Chang
Victoria is a double major in Chinese and Communication. Her interests lie in Chinese and East Asian language and cultures. She is
on the Executive Board of the Chinese Culture Club, and is a recipient of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars Award and the
Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education award for outstanding academic achievement. She plans to study abroad in China in 2004. Her
long-term goal is to utilize her Chinese language skills in a public relations career with a global agency.
Renée Ferguson
Renée is a Japanese major who began her Japanese studies in high school, where she also hosted Japanese high school students visiting
the United States. Her interests include Japanese literature and culture. She is planning to study in Japan next year and hopes to
participate in the JET Teacher Exchange Program after graduation. She is considering pursuing a doctorate in Japanese Literature.
Sang-Hui Kim
Sang-Hui is a double major in Japanese and Anthropology. She began Japanese studies in high school, where she served as president
of the Japanese National Honor Society. She participated in an exchange program to Yokohama, Japan and in the Japan Bowl culture and
language competition in Washington DC. She lives in Language House and is planning to study abroad in Japan during her junior year. Her
long-term goals are to pursue an academic career as a cultural anthropologist focusing on Japan, Korea and China.
