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Chinese Course
I am currently taking Chinese 4 at my local high school. We are learning a multitude of various words to help build my vocabulary allowing me to become more fluent. The theme of our last section was about technology we learned how to say artificial intelligence (人工智能),robot (机器人),develop (开发),computer(电脑),mobile phone(手机),smart phone (智能手机),and to go online (上网)。We used our new works to create a presentation for the robot of our choice, mine was a personal bodyguard. My prese
Sawyer Baker
Dec 28, 20251 min read
Current Events U.S/Asia
It was fun and interesting to follow President's Trump's visit to Asia. Trump began his trip in Southeast Asia, with a stop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attending the 47th ASEAN Summit (October 2025). He then visited Japan and moved on to South Korea, where he met with Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju. On the final leg he met Xi Jinping of China in Busan, South Korea. Major outcomes: Southeast Asia trade & diplomacy He oversaw the signing of a cease-fire / peace-declaration between T
Sawyer Baker
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Globalizing East Asia
This summer I took the course called Globalizing East Asia from Seoul National University. The course explored the changing culture and...
Sawyer Baker
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Exploring East Asian Literature: Book Reviews and Reflections
Welcome to our East Asian Studies blog, where we delve into the rich and diverse world of East Asian history, geography, literature,...
Sawyer Baker
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Community Building through East Asian Studies Discussions
East Asian Studies encompass a wide array of topics, from history and literature to culture and contemporary issues. Engaging in...
Sawyer Baker
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Cultural Insights: East Asian Studies
In today's interconnected world, understanding and appreciating different cultural perspectives isn't just a nice idea-- it's essential! ...
Sawyer Baker
Jun 23, 20251 min read
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