Location
  • Taiwan
    • Taipei
Term
Fall, J-Term, Spring, Summer
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Program Details

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Housing
Apartment
Language
Chinese

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Price Details
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE! Our high-quality programs include tuition, housing, on-site airport pick-up, field trips and cultural activities, 24/7 on-site professional staff, and automatic iNext insurance. There are no hidden charges or surprises when you arrive, and scholarships opportunities are available!
What's Included
Accommodation Some Accommodation Classes Travel Insurance
Jun 06, 2024
May 21, 2024
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About Program

An island at the crossroads of Northeast and Southeast Asia, Taiwan is a unique fusion of cultures. Known for its delicious street food, beautiful scenery, and friendly people, Taiwan offers a variety of experiences that will make your stay unforgettable.

Study Mandarin to get to know the deep roots of this language and experience the rich culture. During your time in Taipei, you’ll have every opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the island while visiting temples and historic sites, tasting unique Taiwanese cuisine at a world-famous night market, and enjoying nature while hiking the beautiful mountains.

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Program Highlights

  • Exploring city treasures like the Palace Museum, where the vast Chinese art collection stretches back dynasty over dynasty
  • Visits to tea plantations, porcelain workshops, and temples
  • Joining celebration rituals for Confucius or the one-week Crazy Mazu festival
  • Excursions to Sun Moon Lake, Tarago Gorge, or Tainan to connect with local community members and see life outside Taipei
  • Depending on their program of study and availability, students may be able to participate in an internship or volunteer.

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Katharine
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Yes, I recommend this program

My Real-Asian-Ship with Taiwan

Taiwan is amazing. The food, indigenous and pop-culture and the people are so welcoming. Learning Mandarin is very immersive and can be scary at times, but many people will be patient with you and try to help you understand. Google translate and Google maps is your best friend. It’s very affordable lifestyle with food and public transportation being so accessible. The scenery is so beautiful and so many cool wildlife endemic to Taiwan. Uber eats is also very cheap and convenient if you ever get tired of walking which you will do a lot in Taiwan.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
In a non-English speaking country it can be scary trying to communicate. You want to order food but can’t say what you want. Especially if you look Asian locals assume you are somehow fluent in Mandarin. Be patient with yourself, ask them to help you understand, ask local Taiwan friends to teach you phrases and study those so you can try them out next time. It can be very intimidating speaking broken Chinese, but the more you practice and put yourself out there I promise you get better and that confidence booster is worth it. Be fearless!
Pros
  • Accessible and affordable transportation
  • Great affordable food choices
  • Never get bored as Taiwan is so diverse. From rural nature to city life
Cons
  • Air is not so clean and sky can be hazy
  • Lots of mosquitos. Abuse repellent and after bite
  • Non Taiwanese food is kinda expensive and hard to find. Even if find most likely has a Taiwanese twist
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