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Ada Yan Xu

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Ada Yan Xu

Which TCM college are you currently enrolled in?
Acupuncture and Massage College

What inspired you to attend a TCM college?
TCM family background

Why would you like to be considered for this scholarship?
Financial support for my Oriental Medicine Master’s education

What has your experience been with acupuncture and Chinese medicine so far?
As mentioned in my essay, I have experienced and appreciated the role of TCM in modern medicine for its ability to prevent disease. Moreover, I find promising TCM’s abilities to alleviate conditions for which allopathic medicine has limited approaches or results.

What are your plans after graduation? What will practicing Chinese medicine look like for you?
Private practice and further education (PhD)

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