Category: Reflections

From Learner to Lecturer: My Journey into Teaching Looking back, I realize that my journey into teaching did not begin when I first stood in front of a university classroom. It began much earlier, long before I ever imagined becoming a lecturer. As a secondary and high school student, I often helped younger family members...

“Why, among so many choices in life, did I choose bamboo?” This is a question I sometimes ask myself, but the answer does not come easily or immediately. If I look back to nearly ten years ago, I myself would never have imagined that bamboo would become such an important part of my life. I...

In June 2024, I had the opportunity to participate in the ASEAN–China Future Relations Forum in Jakarta as a representative of the ASEAN–China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS). I was also honored to serve as one of the speakers in a discussion session on the theme: “Building Heart-to-Heart Bridges for a Closer ASEAN–China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.”...