Korean <-> English interpretation, translation, and field exposure Philippines, 1990 – 2002
A Mission Outreach (AMOR) volunteer Nicaragua, 2004, 2005; Dominican Republic, 2006
Chinese immersion school education for 10 years Philippines, 1993 – 2003
Language and culture study (summer) Beijing, 2000, 2001
Philippines Rural Area Development Projects Mindoro, Philippines, Summer 2004 – 2008
Received intensive training with development projects in the field of education, water quality, agriculture, and health, involving the indigenous Mangyan tribe in Mindoro Occidental island.
American Studies Program Washington, DC, Spring 2008
Conducted field research projects by using public policy concepts to analyze and examine contending approaches in domestic and international affairs.
Latin American Studies Program Costa Rica, 2006; Honduras, 2007
Received intensive language training; conducted research on the country’s culture, history, economics, and politics (i.e., Costa Rican Folklore, Honduras Gang Violence)