Anderson Acord
Chinese 2026 | Tainan, Taiwan
Alumni Ambassador
2026
Anderson Acord participated in the 2025 CLS Chinese Program hosted by National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, Taiwan. He is pursuing a B.S./M.D. in Biochemistry at the University of Houston, with minors in Medicine and Society and Chinese Studies. His academic interests focus on medicine, adaptive sports, and language-informed care. Anderson’s career goal is to become a physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, working to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.
“CLS solidified my passion for the global stage by helping me transform a childhood connection into a professional asset. Navigating daily life and complex social environments entirely in Mandarin required a level of grit and adaptability that has fundamentally changed how I approach challenges. By achieving this level of fluency, I’ve gained the ability to interact with people directly.”
– Anderson Acord
