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Revisiting Home

Published 08/14/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Zoe Hsu | 08/14/2024

Education is an essential pillar of the Milken Family Foundation and important for encouraging people to lead “productive and satisfying” lives. Following this mission, I am incredibly grateful and honored to have returned to my motherland, Taiwan, one decade later to embark on a personal endeavor to learn about and revisit Taiwanese culture and identity. The two elements I was most excited about exploring were street markets and temples, as they are two important sites of community building and gathering for Taiwanese people.

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Dive

Exploring the Depths: Integrating Medicine and Diving

Published 08/14/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Nhi Ho | 08/14/2024

In June 2018, twelve boys and their coach were trapped in a flooded cave system in Tham Luang, Northern Thailand, and an unprecedented international rescue effort ensued. There were many factors that increased the difficulty of this rescue mission: the size and complexity of the cave network, the lack of food and water, lowering oxygen levels in the air pockets where the boys took shelter, and heavy rainfall in the region which exacerbated the flooding. Due to the flooding, only highly-trained and specialized divers could perform the rescue.

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Ted Zhu

Street Food and its Reflection on Cultural Diversity in Asia

Published 08/14/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Ted Zhu | 08/14/2024

The Milken Institute’s mission is to advance the world’s progress on discovering the path to meaningful life for those in developing countries and prepare the world for what’s coming next. I can’t say that I brought anything incrementally valuable to the people in the countries that I visited, but I certainly left with an hugely increased appreciation and understanding for the community and cultural dynamics that street food ties together.

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Alumni Induction Group Photo

2024 Milken Scholars Summit: Shaping a Shared Future

Published 08/12/2024 in Program Updates
Written 08/12/2024

2024 marks the Milken Scholars Program’s 35th anniversary since it was founded by Mike and Lori Milken in 1989. The Milken Scholars Program has grown from its original 16 Scholars from the A. Philip Randolph High School in Harlem, New York to a family of over 575 Scholars, representing over 80 countries and selected from more than 200 high schools across Los Angeles County, New York City and Washington, D.C. As of 2014, the Milken Scholars Program became a joint initiative of the Milken Family Foundation and the Milken Institute.

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Marisol and Angelina

Teaching Diverse Students: A Comparison of Pedagogical Approaches

Published 08/14/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Marisol León | 08/14/2024

As a first generation American, native Spanish speaker, and educator, I believe innovative approaches to serving diverse student populations are crucial in creating inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments. Such approaches can help bridge language barriers, recognize cultural strengths, and provide a more equitable learning environment, ultimately enhancing all students’ educational experience.

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6 Months in Taiwan: Reflections on World-Changing Politics, Different Ways of Living, and a Long Language Journey

Published 08/14/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Karen Li | 08/14/2024

During the spring and summer of 2023, many people asked me what my upcoming plans were, which was to be expected as I was graduating from college. However, when I responded with the unexpected, that I was leaving America to study abroad in Taiwan for several months, they would react with a slightly alarmed, slightly amused look. Their surprise was twofold.

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Wellness and Cultural Exploration: A Journey through Dubai, UAE

Published 05/17/2024 in Scholar Travel Stipend
Written by Simrankaur Wahan | 05/17/2024

Dubai, the treasure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), represents a unique combination of modernity and tradition. Despite its rapid development and global status as a financial and commercial hub, Dubai remains deeply connected to its Emirati culture, allowing travelers like me to experience a beautiful blend of wellness experiences and local customs. I would like to delve into my recent exploration of wellness and cultural richness in Dubai, emphasizing its transformation into a haven for serenity amidst the bustling metropolitan landscape.

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