"Going to China made me love China even more." Lindsey said. She spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in China learning Mandarin Chinese and doing her research. She learned so much from being an American in a foreign country. There were so many cool stories and Lindsey is such a great storyteller! Stay tuned for her part 2. Contact Lindsey on LinkedIn.
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📝Episode Outline
(00:00) Intro
(04:58) Background/College Admissions/Meeting Chinese Students/2 Years of Chinese Learning/Fulbright Program
(10:15) Tough Chinese Classes/Chicken's Son?/Epiphany of Language Learning/
(17:17) Research Starts!/Chinese Students Preparing for the U.S./29 Cities/Guest Speaking/What Can Americans Do?/
(28:54) Reflection After Returning/Habits/Toilet Paper/Bacon & Bread/Food Cravings
(35:40) Social Status/Whiteness/Racial Incidents/Hospitality/
(44:03) Tips for Americans Going Abroad/Goals & Network/Learnings
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