Mastery of the Chinese language can open doors to many business, political, research and cultural experiences. Students of this ancient language often memorize vocabulary, learn to master the written language, practice listening and speaking skills, participate in conversations, become familiar with the history and may have the chance to become immersed in the culture.  

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and comprises 30% of its land area.

The PhD is a doctoral degree, specifically called a "doctor of philosophy" degree. This is misleading because PhD holders are not necessarily philosophers (unless they earned their degree in philosophy!). That said, PhD recipients are able to engage in thought experiments, reason about problems, and solve problems in sophisticated ways.