Oscar Lin
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Reimagining India with IndoGenius
Introduction
Hey! I’m Oscar, a Taiwanese Kiwi. The first nine years of my life was spent in Taiwan. Growing up in Taiwan and migrating to New Zealand has been a challenging journey. It’s without a doubt the hardest thing I’ve done but also the most rewarding thing. Learning how to navigate a different culture has shaped me into an open-minded and curious individual. These traits have guided me to explore the world and develop my identity as a global citizen.
I’m looking forward to everything that I will experience in India – seeing global tech companies that are worth billions of dollars, interacting with the locals, visiting the Dharavi slums, learning about the different religions in India, embracing spirituality, discovering Indian cuisine, visiting ashrams & temples, practicing meditation & yoga, documenting this entire journey in the most authentic way possible, bonding with like-minded individuals, and sharing this experience with my best mate that’s also going.
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Music-induced psychedelic experience
India has been an eye opening experience. Even though it has only been a week since I landed in India, I feel like I’ve been here for a month. There is a lot going on and it’s a bit overstimulating – in a positive way. In a way that encourages introspection and cultivates a deeper…Continue…
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Oscar: Travelling in Europe
Throughout my exchange in Denmark, I have had the privilege of visiting many other places in Europe and within Denmark as well. It has been incredibly easy to travel to another country and flights can be relatively cheap if booked in advance (about the cost of an expensive Uber on a night out in Auckland),…Continue…
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Oscar: A Day In Copenhagen!
Most mornings, I typically get up at 6:30am because I’m a morning person, and I do a bit of study/reading as well as call my family and friends and catch up with each other. The day can vary considerably depending on whether or not I have a class that day. On the days (Tuesday to…Continue…