EWC alumni quotes

Kang Xiaofeng

"EWC is a platform for exchanging ideas and making friends," said Kang Xiaofeng, a PhD candidate majoring in environment, who added that besides the intense academic training, the East-West Center also gave him exposure to real world practices, especially in the Asia Pacific region.

 

 

 

 

Yang Ming

Yang Ming, a PhD from EWC, said that "the cultural diversity at EWC gives me the opportunity to study Chinese traditional art." With a bachelor’s and master’s in English language and literature, Yang found his real interest in researching Chinese Kunqu opera at EWC.

 

 

 

 

Vinh Ho

After a fellowship at EWC in 2003, Vinh Ho is now president of Reveal Medical Compressions in Florida. "EWC is a wonderful and unforgettable place, you can make friends with people all around the world, and you get chances to have dialogue with policy-makers, industry leaders and scholars."