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Ask Jenn Anything Podcast
Ask Jenn Anything Podcast episodes
- 7 min
- Episode 19. Do you think having a PhD intimidated people from approaching you?My personal take on pursuing a PhD as a woman and advice on things I would discuss with a potential partner.9 min
- Episode 18. What were the hardest parts about moving away for research?Learn more about my experiences during my first trip abroad! Hope it helps to prepare you for culture shock and personal growth 😊10 min
- Episode 17. How to Apply to Professional ConferencesWhat do I usually do when I apply to professional conferences? First off, I check the timeline and submission deadlines! Take a listen for more tips.8 min
- Episode 16. Tips for First-Time Conference PresentersI have 5 tips for those of you who are early on in your graduate career and thinking about presenting your work at a conference!10 min
- Episode 15. How did you fund your research trips abroad?I am grateful to have applied for and obtained 4 distinct types of travel scholarships and funding opportunities during my graduate studies. They allowed me to conduct research and live abroad. Hopefully this helps you see what kind of support you can obtain on your own research journey!7 min
- Episode 14. What would you change if you could go back to your MA?If I could go back in time… there are a few things I might do differently. I would definitely leave behind certain limiting mindsets! Hopefully this is helpful to those of you considering a Master’s program in the arts.8 min
- Episode 13. Why did you pursue East Asian Studies?Everyone’s journey is unique when it comes to why they study what they study and I hope sharing my path is helpful. I’ll start with more details from my undergrad trajectory and then move into graduate school!8 min
- Episode 12. How did you learn both Cantonese and Mandarin? And which dialect is more useful?There are a few critical moments in my language-acquisition journey — some of the earlier moments were not in my control but later on, I made conscious decisions towards learning Chinese. I hope this episode is fun for those who are just curious about learning their mother tongue, or my journey!16 min
- Episode 11. Did you always consider doing a PhD when you were growing up?When I was around 4 or 5, I remember coming home from school and setting up my stuffed animals in a row on the ground. We had this mini chalkboard that I would use to teach the stuffed toys what I had just learned at school that day. I think I knew then that I wanted to pass knowledge on and that I’d admired my teachers. Learn more about how this became part of my reflect of why I pursued a PhD.9 min
About Ask Jenn Anything Podcast
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A podcast about grad school, East Asia, and life.
About the host:
Jenn Lau was born and raised in Toronto, with an unwavering love for East Asian food and pop culture from a young age. An avid reader, she would go on to complete her PhD in East Asian Studies and live in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Taipei. She is always excited to chat about her experiences in academia, how she learned Cantonese and Mandarin, what it’s like to teach Chinese literature, and her latest favourites from music produced in Asia.
Music by @h.e.d.o.n.a