BYU Graduation Year
2016
Post-Bachelor Degree? Where? In what field?
MA, East Asian Studies, Religion Emphasis. Currently a Higher Education PhD Student at the University of Arizona
How did your Asian Studies degree at BYU connect you to your career goals?
It has given me a much wider lens to view the world, and the a background in the Humanities that has led to receiving multiple national awards for my work that focuses on human-centered design.
Have you had the opportunity to work internationally? If so, please elaborate on your experience (what you gained, how your Asian Studies background assisted, etc.)
Yes, research in Chan Buddhist monasteries in China. Educational technology consultation for XR in Montreal.
What are specific competencies or skills you gained in the Asian Studies program that are applicable to your professional life and set you apart from others?
Critical thinking, writing skills, project management, memorization, analysis, empathy
What do you wish you had known as an Asian Studies student at BYU? What advice would you share with current students of Asian Studies?
Use Asian Studies to increase your understanding of how humans think and operate, understand your own background and culture from the lens of Asian cultures to deepen your own understanding of you and your own culture. Then, use this knowledge to help those you work with see their bias and misunderstandings that are holding back their potential.