Cultures of Care: Advising in Japan and Taiwan - Adventures in Advising

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on academic advising practices in Japan and Taiwan, highlighting cultural aspects and student support systems.

On this special global edition of Adventures in Advising, Dr. Margaret Mbindyo brings together Yoshinobu Onishi, Megumi Yamasaki, Jushan Cheng, and Chiahuan Chen for a rich, eye-opening conversation about how academic advising is taking shape in Japan and Taiwan. From helping students navigate major choice, family expectations, and mental health, to exploring the role of technology, study abroad, and holistic student support, this episode shines a light on the shared advising around the...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Margaret Mbindyo

Guests: Yoshinobu Onishi, Megumi Yamasaki, Jushan Cheng, Chiahuan Chen

Topics covered

• academic advising
• cultural differences
• student support
• mental health
• technology in education
• study abroad

Keywords

• advising
• Japan
• Taiwan
• mental health
• technology
• study abroad
• student support

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Japan, Taiwan

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