Speech on Acceptance of an Honorary Doctorate from Otago University.

This article presents a speech given upon acceptance of an honorary doctorate from Otago University, focusing on the speaker's personal and professional journey from Taiwan to New Zealand and then to Oxford. It details the formative influence of Otago University and its faculty on her academic development, particularly in law and history, and highlights her subsequent career as Dean of the Oxford Law Faculty. The speech reflects on the challenges of immigration, family support, and navigating academia, emphasizing the importance of education, relationships, and seizing opportunities. The speaker expresses deep gratitude to Otago University for its role in shaping her life and career.