My journey with China began in 2009 when I first started studying Mandarin, thanks to my mom encouraging me to learn the language. As a ten-year-old, I had no idea what opportunities would come my way through my Chinese studies.
Why I Joined NABEA – David Cobb
Like many Japan enthusiasts, my journey to understand Japan started with my major exposure to the culture through an assortment of media – My father’s military stories, News, Discovery Channel documentaries, random exchanges between Steve Urkel and his Japanese speaking
Because of NABEA – Raven Witherspoon
When I joined NABEA less than two years ago, I was a senior in undergrad with only a strong interest in nuclear policy and a bit of Mandarin—though no direct experience in China—under my belt. I couldn’t anticipate then, where
Program Spotlight: Japanese Chat Club
Introduction: NABEA’s Japan Chat Club is a community-driven program founded and led by Ashley Hayes and supported by Harvey Beasley; it was created in June of 2021, just 2 years after NABEA’s founding in 2019. As part of NABEA’s mission
Program Spotlight: Chinese Language Group
“We created the CLG to provide a space where these Black China professionals could both maintain and improve their Chinese”