ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES STUDENT CHRISTINE WELCH EMBRACES LIFE’S POSSIBILITIES
Christine Welch lives in a world of possibilities. Whether it is learning a fifth language, working toward a PhD in Asian languages and cultures, or opening a popular State Street eatery, nothing seems too far out of reach. Perhaps that’s why it should come as no surprise that she has also found success as a songwriter…in China.
The songs capturing the ears and hearts of Chinese fans aren’t simple translations of songs written in Welch’s native English. Rather she imagined and wrote them in Chinese so she could better incorporate ideas and images from Chinese poetry and philosophy. Read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- October
- October 19MANNRS Regional Conference Opportunity Fair, Mock Interviews, Student Competitions, Alumni Mixer, oh my!7:00 AM, Best Western Hotel, 2424 University Ave.
- October 20MANNRS Regional Conference Opportunity Fair, Mock Interviews, Student Competitions, Alumni Mixer, oh my!7:00 AM, Best Western Hotel, 2424 University Ave.
- October 20Peace Corps Advocates MeetingLearn more about Peace Corps on campus and what you can do to enhance your competitiveness4:00 PM, Beefeaters, Memorial Union
- October 21
- October 21Peace Corps Walk-In AdvisingThe Campus Peace Corps Recruiter can answer your questions!11:00 AM, 200B Bascom Hall
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