So it is reference letter season once again. I receive quite a number of requests each semester and would love to help you help those of us who are writing you letters! Whether you are in your final year of your undergraduate career or applying for a fellowship program, I hope these are useful.

Episode 05: Tips for Requesting Reference Letters

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

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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

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