Awesome time in Taiwan

Decided to join Go Asia Taiwan's Providence university Chinese mandarin adventure program earlier this year. Unfortunately only had a month to stay in Taiwan . The teachers , and fellow students as well as the facilities offered are amazing . I joined the gym at the university and swam every day in their new indoor pool . The facilities are modern and clean . I also spent a bit of time at the library in-between classes and was blown away with how much content in media and books were available as well as how comfortable and modern the place is. Although the facilities are great , what really makes Taiwan are the people - always keen to help and so friendly and genuinely go out of their way to make your stay a warm and hospitable one. In a month i have made so many friends . What put a cherry on the top was the opportunity to travel and learn stuff other than mandarin - we travelled to meet and see other local indigenous tribes in Hualien. Snorkeling in Taitung was fantastic - beautiful , clear water and rich with sea life. We also go to visit the tea producing areas and drink loads of green tea. The food in Taiwan is to die for ...i have never experienced a place that so much to offer and such a rich , colorful cultural experience. Definitely going back next year and would recommend this program to anyone who is serious to learn mandarin and wants to do so in a friendly , safe and interesting environment .