Rita LIU
Rita LIU
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
Hitotsubashi ICS University
“How much you gain depends on how much you put in, so try to stay engaged as much as you can,” advises Bai Xian Alumna, Siwei (Rita) Liu, as she reflects back on her experiences from the virtual Summer Program last year. Watch the video to find out more about Rita’s highlights, as well as some of her tips on how to get the most out of the virtual sessions.
[Resources] Invited In: Film Screening and Dialogue with Director Yuyu Kitamura
“Loneliness and depression come in so many different forms. Mental health is a spectrum so it’s important not to always portray it in the worst scenarios, but in a way that everyone can easily understand and relate to,” said Yuyu Kitamura at the film screening while sharing about her first film, Invited In.
Reflecting back on her filmmaking debut, she said, “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that just because you are not technically ‘something’ doesn’t mean you can’t do it. I was not technically a director, but now I can say I am one,” she said as she encouraged scholars and alumni to push themselves beyond their comfort zone. “It’s terrifying to do anything new. But I believe that if anything makes you excited and scared, it’s probably worth trying.”
Meet Our Speaker: Yuyu Kitamura
Hear more from former BX intern and first-time director, Yuyu, who shares about how she pursued her dream and the value of being part of a community like Bai Xian.
Find out more about what Yuyu shared through Chan Wai’s visual recap!
Daum KIM
Daum Kim
Bai Xian Alumna, 2017 cohort
Digital Media Manager, Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Hear from BX Alumna, Daum Kim, who has been working for the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the past three years, as she reflects back on her experiences this past summer on the front lines (and behind the scenes) of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
Part 1: Life at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Part 2: Bridging Cultures Through the Olympics
In Part 2 of our feature, BX Alumna, Daum Kim, recalls her experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and shares about why she believes that being a part of the Olympics at this moment in time is significant for her, and for building bridges across East Asia.
Dane Ellice ANCHETA
Dane Ellice Ancheta
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
What was it like to be a part of Bai Xian’s first-ever virtual Summer Program? Meet BX Alumna, Dane Ellice Ancheta, who shares with us her biggest takeaways from her Summer Program experience this year.
Tiara Feliza JUNOR
Tiara Feliza Junor
Bai Xian Alumna, 2020 cohort
Waseda University
What does it look like to study abroad virtually? As students and fresh grads, what does it take to succeed, especially during these unusual times? Hear from BX Alumna Tiara Feliza Junor from Waseda University, as she reflects back on her study abroad experience and offers some quick tips to scholars based on what she has learned from her own AFLSP journey!
Ronna CHAO
Meet Our CEO: Ms. Ronna Chao
Learn more about our CEO, Ms. Ronna Chao, as she welcomes the 2021 cohort with some fun and interesting facts about herself!
Enjoy part 2 of our video interview with Ronna, where we pick her brain about the essence of BXAI’s mission and vision, her impression of BX Scholars, and top tips for our newest cohort.
The Bai Xian Project Award 2022 is Now Open for Application!
Got a great project idea for social innovation, intercultural exchange, or East Asia research?
We’d love to learn more about it! The Bai Xian Project Award 2022 is now open for application – BX Scholars and Alumni are encouraged to work together and develop ideas for short-term projects in one of the three aforementioned areas, with a chance to receive funding of up to USD 4,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your project and bring your ideas to life!
Join our virtual info session on Oct. 29, 2021 to learn more, connect, and brainstorm with fellow scholars, or visit the Bai Xian Project Award page.
Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2022
Congratulations to the Bai Xian Project Award Winning Teams!
Congratulations to Archi-Culture, Hi-Tech, and iEA – winners of the first cycle of the Bai Xian Project Award (BXPA)! Launched this year, the BXPA aims to support BX Scholar/Alumni-led short-term projects within the areas of social innovation, intercultural exchange, or East Asia research. Click here to learn more about the BXPA and stay tuned for updates on next cycle’s application details and timeline!
#BXSP21: All Stages Clear! (BXAI Summer Program 2021 Highlight Video)
Congratulations to all Summer Program participants for completing our 10-day virtual #BXSP21! Check out this highlight video to see how we unlocked each “stage” of our SP and boosted our “adaptation” and “wellness” life bars! Read more about the BXAI Summer Program 2021 here.
Stay adaptable, be well!