University Lecturer Goes Viral as ‘Taiwan’s Hottest Teacher’
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By Carl Samson
A northern Taiwan teacher has been hailed as the island’s “hottest teacher” after her photos in class went viral on social media.
Cheng Jhia-wen, 28, studies law at Chinese Culture University in Taipei and teaches an elective called knowledge-based economy and intellectual property at the Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology in neighboring Taoyuan.
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In one of her viral photos, Cheng is seen sporting a petite black dress with a pair of black ankle boots.
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In another, she graces the class with a white off-shoulder top and a pair of ripped jeans.
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Her minimalist fashion style is a hit among her students.
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Aside from intellectual property law, Cheng’s expertise include science and technology law, e-commerce law, comparative law and international rule of law trends, according to Apple Daily.
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Outside academia, Cheng is a talented piano player, which she showcases on her Instagram.
Unsurprisingly, Cheng has amassed over 107,000 followers on Instagram since her photos blew up on social media.
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Her feed is filled with photos screaming her good eye for fashion.
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Students jokingly said that they will never be absent in her class.
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Meanwhile, netizens said that they were willing to return to school just to take her lectures.
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Internet users commented:
“She’s very pretty!”
“What a truly beautiful teacher.”
“Can I redo my university degree?”
“I wonder how students stay focused.”
“Now this is what you call beauty and brains!”
Images via Instagram / jhiawen.cheng
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