After graduating from a local high school in Kuching, Malaysia, I was fortunate to receive an overseas student scholarship to study at Feng Chia University's architecture department in 2003. Over the course of my five-year degree, I was exposed to a diverse learning environment that greatly influenced my academic and personal growth. Despite being one of the few foreign students at the time, the teaching staff at FCU provided me with exceptional support, both in terms of academics and daily life in Taiwan, for which I am incredibly grateful.

Moreover, the library at FCU provided an excellent reading and book purchasing environment, which allowed me to accomplish my reading goals during my time there. Looking back, I now realize that this experience played a crucial role in my intellectual development and helped shape the person I am today.

Throughout my studies, graduation, and later participation in some of Feng Chia University's teaching programs, I have witnessed the school's unwavering pursuit of growth. Over the years, I have observed subtle yet significant improvements in various aspects of the university, both at the school and college levels. These experiences have fostered a positive learning and growth environment, and reinforced the belief that a broad mindset and a strong work ethic are crucial for achieving positive development, especially in this challenging and rapidly changing era.

Prospective students of Feng Chia University can be assured that their connection with the institution will last a lifetime. Beyond the four or five years of undergraduate study, the university's encouraging atmosphere of pursuing excellence and values is a precious and rare gem in today's era. The experience I had there is a constant reminder to pursue excellence and values. Whenever I return to Taiwan and visit my alma mater, I find that my classmates are also reconnecting with the university in different ways because of a similar longing. As a result, Feng Chia boasts a highly cohesive alumni network, where everyone values the opportunity to contribute to the university or participate in school-related events. I highly encourage you to get to know the people around you at Feng Chia, participate in their journeys, and grow together with like-minded individuals. This experience will stay with you for a lifetime, even as you grow older.

Following my time in Taiwan, I spent a considerable amount of time in London before eventually returning to my hometown of Kuching. In 2008, I enrolled in the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London to pursue my RIBA/ARB Part II degree, the first step towards becoming accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Upon graduation, I was fortunate enough to secure a position at Norman Foster's prestigious firm, which not only provided invaluable practical experience but also sponsored me to complete my RIBA/ARB Part III degree at Cambridge University. This program had a specific focus on practice management in architecture, further enhancing my skill set. Along the way, I also had the privilege of participating in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in the UK and the Archilab Naturalising Architecture exhibition in France, both of which were significant milestones in my professional journey.

Upon my return to Kuching in 2017, I established Wendy Teo Atelier and founded the Borneo Laboratory. Our cross-disciplinary platform emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and open dialogue, inspired by the spirit of "Berjalai" - dialogue with the world, which is deeply rooted in Borneo culture. Our cross-disciplinary and cross-border events connect outstanding members from various countries, such as England, France, Thailand, Taiwan, Germany, and India, and enable us to publish, document, curate and design.

In our collaborative process, we prioritize multi-faceted and multi-perspective experimental projects, co-creating empathetic experiences with universal value. Amidst most art organizations and individuals turning inward towards national narratives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have chosen to "connect widely, think deeply, and act daring" as the core spirit in confronting the post-pandemic world. We believe that only through hands-on practice can we have evidence of faith, and that art and culture with a global context can have a positive and real impact both within and beyond the art field.

In recent years, my connection with Feng Chia University has extended beyond Taiwan. Together with the university's Architecture School, we established the Creativity Workshop during the summer, which provides students with opportunities to participate in projects related to material innovation and local revitalization. These projects have yielded positive results and made a difference in local communities, demonstrating the potential of industry-academic research collaborations to transform local areas. Additionally, this initiative has facilitated the connection of potential partners for future collaborations.