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Liang,Chin-Chun| A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange

Liang,Chin-Chun| A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange

Liang,Chin-Chun | Malaysia

Liang,Chin-Chun, a dedicated student from Malaysia, embarked on her educational journey at the Feng Chia University in the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 1991. Over the years, she achieved both her bachelor's and master's degrees at the university, all while facing the challenge of a language barrier. Liang's success story is a testament to the excellent learning environment and rigorous academic training provided by the university's Chinese department. With unwavering support from her professors and mentors, she pursued her academic dreams from undergraduate to graduate studies. Liang's passion for teaching led her to complete an education program and become a dedicated Chinese language teacher at a private high school, where she received accolades such as the "Almond Blossom Award" and "Model Teacher" recognition.

Bridging Cultures Through Writing
Even while fulfilling her teaching duties, Liang,Chin-Chun continued to nurture her love for writing. In 2012, she published a collection of essays titled "The Educational Journey of Love: Miss Ah Jin's Classroom Emotions," drawing from her ten years of teaching experience. In this heartwarming book, she shared her personal story of how, as a Chinese language teacher from Malaysia, she used "love" to lead and accompany her students at a vocational high school in a small seaside town in Taiwan. Two years later, Liang published "The Wandering Loser," a book based on her experience of challenging the public school teacher examination in Taiwan. This book was selected for inclusion in the Taichung City Writers' Works Collection and received publishing support. Through her publications, Liang shattered stereotypes and proved her exceptional proficiency in the Chinese language, debunking the notion that Malaysians are unsuitable to teach Chinese.

Memoirs of a Life Journey
In 2016, Liang,Chin-Chun chronicled her life journey in Taiwan over twenty-five years in the autobiographical essay collection titled "Tropical Girl's Voyage." This work explores her experiences of studying, getting married, settling, and establishing her roots in Taiwan, a remote island, due to love. These memoirs provide a unique perspective on her life as a foreigner in Taiwan, capturing the essence of her personal journey in Taiwan through the medium of essays.

Cultural Exploration Through Literature
Liang,Chin-Chun has received numerous accolades for her creative writing, including awards such as the "Ministry of Education Literary Creation Award," "Council for Cultural Affairs Tung Blossom Literature Award," "Hsinchu County Literature Award," "Miaoli County Dream Flower Literature Award," "Taichung County Literature Award," and "National Student Literary Award." These awards are a testament to her dedication and passion for the craft of writing.

A Lifelong Learner
In the academic year 2021, Liang,Chin-Chun, after a two-decade hiatus from formal education, rekindled her passion for learning. She returned to Feng Chia University to pursue her doctoral degree, embodying the principle of "learning is a lifelong journey." During her second year of the doctoral program, she made remarkable contributions by participating in field research and local history writing for the "Houlong Town Chronicle" project in Miaoli County. Under the guidance and encouragement of Professor Yu Mei-ling, Liang was inspired to delve into the realm of extraterritorial Chinese poetry research. She was even honored with the National Science Council's Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. Dissertation Incentive Award. Her research explores the preservation of Nanyang (Southeast Asian) Chinese poetry and reflects her deep sense of mission toward this cultural heritage.

Promoting Cultural Exchange
Liang,Chin-Chun has not limited her contributions to teaching, writing, and academic research. She is also an active promoter of cultural exchange between Malaysia and Taiwan. She has organized cultural education lectures like "What You Don't Know About Malaysia" and "Educational Methods of Foreign Mothers" at venues such as the Taichung City Library and New Taipei City Literature Library. Moreover, she collaborated with the Taichung Police Broadcasting Station's host, Jiang Rong, to produce radio programs that introduce library resources and promote "multicultural" reading initiatives.

Acknowledging Support and Encouragement
In her modest and humble manner, Liang,Chin-Chun has expressed her gratitude to the Taiwan government and Feng Chia University for their consistent support and guidance in facilitating foreign students' education in Taiwan. She eagerly anticipates sharing her experiences as an inspirational reference for more foreign students considering Taiwan and Feng Chia University as their preferred destination for studying abroad.

Conclusion
Liang,Chin-Chun's inspiring journey is a testament to the transformative power of education and cross-cultural exchange. Her determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment to her passions – teaching, writing, and research – have not only enriched her own life but have also made a meaningful impact on the people she has touched through her work. Liang's story stands as a shining example of the opportunities that can be seized by those who embrace the spirit of "learning is a lifelong journey" and follow their dreams with unwavering dedication.

Title: Liang,Chin-Chun: A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange
Introduction
Liang,Chin-Chun, a Malaysian scholar, embarked on her educational journey in Taiwan in 1980. She pursued both her bachelor's and master's degrees at Feng Chia University. Despite her initial challenges with the Chinese language, Liang thrived in the excellent learning environment provided by the Chinese department and received invaluable support and guidance from her mentors. Her journey of academic achievement from bachelor's to master's degree was marked by dedication and perseverance. Driven by a passion for teaching, she completed an education program and overcame the hurdle of being a foreigner to become a dedicated Chinese language teacher at a private high school. During her teaching career, she received prestigious awards such as the "Almond Blossom Award" and "Model Teacher."

Simultaneously, Liang,Chin-Chun remained dedicated to her writing. In 2012, she published "The Educational Journey of Love: Miss Ah Jin's Classroom Emotions," a collection of essays that reflected her ten years of teaching experience. Through her heartwarming stories, she shared how, as a Chinese language teacher from Malaysia, she used "love" as her guiding principle in educating and nurturing her students at a vocational high school in a seaside town in Taiwan. Two years later, Liang published "The Wandering Loser," a book that chronicled her experience of challenging the public school teacher examination in Taiwan. This work was selected for inclusion in the Taichung City Writers' Works Collection and received publishing support, dispelling stereotypes about Malaysians' ability to teach Chinese and affirming her outstanding Chinese language skills.
In 2016, Liang,Chin-Chun published "Tropical Girl's Voyage," a collection of autobiographical essays that documented her life in Taiwan over a span of twenty-five years. It recounted her decision to leave her home in the Malaysian Peninsula, driven by love, to pursue education, marriage, settlement, and citizenship on the small island of Taiwan. This autobiographical work offered a personal account of her life journey.

Exploring Cultural Narratives
In 2020, Liang published "Wild Village Girl: Tales of Life in Malaysian New Villages," which explored the daily lives and the experiences of her ancestors who came from the south to cultivate new lands. Her numerous literary achievements include awards such as the "Ministry of Education Literary Creation Award," "Council for Cultural Affairs Tung Blossom Literature Award," "Hsinchu County Literature Award," "Miaoli County Dream Flower Literature Award," "Taichung County Literature Award," and "National Student Literary Award." These accolades are a testament to her dedication to and passion for the art of writing.

A Lifelong Learner
In the academic year 2021, after a two-decade hiatus from formal education, Liang,Chin-Chun returned to academia with the belief that learning knows no age limits. She resumed her studies at Feng Chia University, pursuing a doctoral degree. During her second year of the doctoral program, she made significant contributions by participating in field research and local history writing for the "Houlong Town Chronicle" project in Miaoli County. Under the guidance and encouragement of Professor Yu Mei-ling, Liang delved into extraterritorial Chinese poetry research, motivated by her sense of mission to preserve Nanyang (Southeast Asian) Chinese poetry. Her dedication was rewarded with the National Science Council's Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. Dissertation Incentive Award. Liang,Chin-Chun conducted her research in Taiwan's culturally rich and academically open environment, revisiting her roots and the heritage of her homeland.

Promoting Cultural Exchange
Liang,Chin-Chun's contributions extended beyond the realms of teaching, writing, and academic research. She actively promoted cultural exchange between Malaysia and Taiwan. Through lectures such as "What You Don't Know About Malaysia" and "Educational Methods of Foreign Mothers" held at venues like the Taichung City Library and New Taipei City Literature Library, she shared insights into the diverse cultures and educational practices. Furthermore, she collaborated with Taichung Police Broadcasting Station host Jiang Rong to create radio programs that introduced library resources and promoted "multicultural" reading initiatives.

Liang,Chin-Chun| A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange
In June 2023, she was invited to be interviewed by Educational Radio to share the life experiences of new immigrants through her creations.

Liang,Chin-Chun| A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange
Ms. Liang,Chin-Chun was invited to attend the Multiculturalism Promotion Seminar.

Liang,Chin-Chun| A Journey of Learning, Teaching, and Cultural Exchange
Ms. Liang,Chin-Chun was invited to attend the book launch party

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