Although my first time visiting Taiwan was in 2019, I never really connected with the island as much as I hoped to, as my Mandarin skills were subpar at best. When I learned that I could return as part of an intensive language program during the summer of 2023, I was quite excited, as I …
Taiwan seamlessly blends ancient traditions with modern innovations, exemplified by its vibrant night markets, diverse shopping districts, and numerous cultural museums. My summer immersion language program allowed me to immerse myself in Taiwan's rich culture. Freshly graduated with a degree in Global Business and Asian Studies, I was keen to pursue advanced Chinese language studies …
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TISLP has afforded me numerous opportunities to experience Taiwanese culture and language, be it with a host family or with our language partners. One such eventful trip was when we traveled to Kenting with my host family. On the way to the southernmost tip of Taiwan, we were able to visit numerous beautiful beaches, each …
We woke up bright and early, just as the sun rose, to catch our 6:30 AM bus to Alishan. The tour bus coasted smoothly through the flatlands of Tainan and Chiayi and we winded our way through the mountains to reach our destination on the mountain. Thanks to the clear skies, we were welcomed with …
While studying abroad, especially when participating in a highly intensive program, it can be difficult to keep in touch with your loved ones. Because of the many activities, classes, and homework to be done each day, it can be hard to set aside time to call and text your friends and family consistently, or at …
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Coming to Taiwan for the first time has been an incredible experience. Many things here are so different from what I’m used to at home or even from what I’ve seen in other countries. I’m happy to have the opportunity to be able to discuss some of what I’ve observed in this blog post. I …
I have now been living in Taiwan for a full month and am fortunate enough to say that this amazing experience is only half over! I wanted to use this blog post to talk about the experience I had with my host family this past weekend. It was truly the best experience I could have …
I feel it appropriate to open that as I look over the different topics of focus for my blog post, I have personal anecdotes for almost every one, each proving to me that this study abroad opportunity is as deeply enriching an experience as promised to me. And while one might think even the most …
There are many interesting sights to see in Taiwan. One I did not expect to find is the abundance of claw machines. Not only are claw machines popular with children, but they are also popular with and seen as fun by adults. In some areas of Tainan, you can find a room filled with claw …
Day Trip in Tainan 台南! After a couple weeks of studying hard in class, I decided to take a day trip to visit Tainan with some of my classmates to Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city. It was the perfect weekend to visit Tainan, especially since it coincided with the week’s lesson on Taiwanese hospitality, or 台湾的人情味. …
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