This morning we had class at the hotel where we reflected on our time in Taiwan so far, particularly focusing on the fusion of business and religion. One of the most challenging aspects of the morning was answering the prompts the professors assigned to us. Not only was it challenging to answer the questions briefly, but handwriting the answers also presented a unique challenge. I haven’t been asked to handwrite an essay without access to technology since high school, so I really had to think about what I was writing.
After class, Hanna, Kyla, Malli and I went into town to get lunch. We ended up at a small, local restaurant where we had dumplings and scallion pancakes. This was by far one of my favorite meals I’ve had here so far. As I’ve become more familiar with the cuisine, I have noticed my increased appreciation for the food.
In the afternoon we visited National Taiwan University where we took a tour of the campus and met current students. As I walked through campus, I found myself making many comparisons to Bucknell’s campus. Although there were many similarities, NTU was much larger than Bucknell. NTU also looked like it was undergoing many renovations. Professor Chen pointed out that the sports complex was relatively new, as it was still under construction during his time at the university. Furthermore, inside the sports complex, some of the area was closed off for renovations. So although NTU was founded in 1928, they seem to be investing in improving the campus’s infrastructure.
