ELLIOT M. GROSS
(479)-769-4897 ·
elliotgross3@gmail.com
Roachdale, IN
EDUCATION & HONORS
August 2023
Bloomington, IN |
Indiana University, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
Bachelor of Arts, GPA: 3.92/4.00
Major: East Asian Languages and Cultures (Mandarin Chinese)
Minors: International Studies, Central Eurasian Studies (Uyghur)
Languages: Mandarin Chinese (advanced), Uyghur (intermediate), Arabic (intermediate)
Honors:
- IU Undergraduate Award for Chinese Studies
- Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Uyghur Fellow (Awarded by Islamic Studies Center)
- Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Chinese Fellow (Awarded by East Asian Studies Center)
- United States Department of State SPARK Critical Language Scholar, Summer 2023 (Arabic)
- Executive Dean’s List (College of Arts and Sciences, min. 3.7 GPA, 6 out of 7 semesters)
- Taiwan Huayu Bilingual Exchanges of Selected Talent (BEST) Program Short-Term Scholar
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CULTURAL IMMERSION AND LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
June – August 2023
Alexandria, Egypt (virtual) |
University of Alexandria
Student
- Department of state critical language scholarship (CLS) SPARK scholar
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August 2022 – June 2023
Taipei, Taiwan |
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Chinese Flagship Capstone Student
- Completing final portion of intensive Chinese Language Flagship Program
- Broaden Chinese language skills through classes on history, media, and culture and an internship
- Obtained Speaking 3+ (Superior), Reading 3 (Superior), Listening 2+ (Advanced High) Chinese language proficiency on the IRL scale
- Elected as vice-chairman student representative by peers to represent 70+ students to the Flagship center
- Translated and presented Chinese paper about Chinese Ethnic Minorities at National Chengchi University
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February – June 2022
Taipei, Taiwan |
National Taiwan University
Exchange Student
- Completed 10-week intensive advanced Chinese language classes at the prestigious International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) with a 4.0/4.0 GPA
- Expanded knowledge of Taiwan through classes about history, contemporary events, diplomacy, and business
- Selected to be the Chinese Flagship graduation representative and speaker
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August 2020 – June 2021
Bloomington, IN |
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS)
Student Ambassador
- Scheduled meetings with prospective students to provide personal insight and answer relevant inquiries
- Generated creative and serviceable methods to reach out to prospective students about HLS
- Effectively communicated the opportunities of both HLS and IU
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CLUB INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE
February – September 2021
Remote |
Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP)
Communications Intern
- Researched news articles that focus on the reporting and testimonies of the Uyghur crisis in China
- Promoted Uyghur human rights through hosting online events and circulating news articles
- Collaborated with supervisor to administer @UyghurProject Twitter page, increased followers from 26,000 to 33,000 during internship period
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January 2020 – May 2021
Bloomington, IN |
Indiana University Rotaract
Founding International Service Committee Chair
- Cooperated with other executive board members to convene bi-weekly committee meetings and activities
- Advocated for Rotaract commitments of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership
- Supervised and coordinated campus-wide food drive to donate to local people experiencing homelessness
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January 2019 – May 2020
Bloomington, IN |
Liberty in North Korea
Student Member
- Attended weekly meetings concerning North Korean relations, politics, human rights, and refugees
- Participated in conversations, debates, lectures, and movies to promote North Korean refugee awareness
- Supported leaders with fundraising efforts through event planning, club communication, and fundraising ideas
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND CULTURAL AWARENESS
January – May 2023
Taipei, Taiwan |
Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
Education Intern
- Coordinated and assist with DIY activities related to Taiwanese indigenous art and culture for children
- Translated official museum materials from Mandarin Chinese to English
- Organized annual Mother’s Day event to emphasize familial ties and importance in aboriginal culture
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June – August 2022
Calloway, MN |
Concordia Language Villages Chinese Language Camp (Sen Lin Hu)
Chinese Language Counselor
- Received training to become a Mental Health Responder and Peer Advocate (MHRPA) to provide mental health services to both adolescent students and adults
- Taught “survival” Chinese language and culture in immersive outdoor setting to elementary aged students
- Increased audience engagement with Sen Lin Hu Facebook page by posting daily photo and video updates
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August 2019 – December 2020
Bloomington, IN |
Global Living Learning Community (GLLC), Indiana University
Peer Instructor
- Instructed 20+ freshmen about global issues, such as religious pluralism, terrorism, war, and cultural exchange by providing weekly lectures and activities for Q199: Introduction to Global Citizenship
- Stimulated conversation and debate among diverse group of students while establishing an accepting class
- Advocated for GLLC principle of creating global citizens through progressive and empathetic discussions
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