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Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Day 4 – May 23, 2025

Today was a cool experience because we attended a large tech convention featuring some of the most advanced technology companies in the world. One of the highlights was visiting Nvidia’s booth, which looked more like a futuristic space station than a typical convention setup. It completely stood out from the rest which was their goal so it would attract more people to the booth. The design, vibrant lighting, and high-tech feel was everywhere. At the Nvidia exhibit, we got to learn about their GPU powerhouse designed specifically for AI workloads. They also showcased innovations around the future of computing with […]

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Day 3 – May 22, 2025

Our first stop today was Longshan Temple, located in the Wanhua District. It is one of the oldest and most active temples in the city. The temple serves multiple religious practices, including Buddhism and Taoism. It was crowded with visitors and worshippers. People made offerings, and used traditional methods like drawing fortune sticks or throwing divination blocks to seek answers. The temple architecture was traditional, with intricate carvings, colorful decorations, and symbols representing various deities. There was even an English god we could pray too. I was so stunned at how the buildings have lasted so long but we later […]

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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Day 2 – May 21, 2025

Today was another full and enriching day in Taipei. We started the morning with a simple but satisfying breakfast at the hotel fresh fruit, congee, and steamed buns before heading out for our first visit of the day: the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). As the unofficial U.S. embassy here, AIT plays a critical role in U.S.-Taiwan relations. It was fascinating to hear from one of the commercial officers about how the Institute facilitates trade, diplomacy, and business between the two regions despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition. I hadn’t realized how delicate and complex Taiwan’s international status truly […]

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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

Day 1 – May 20, 2025

After a long 15-hour flight with no sleep, I arrived in Taipei feeling physically drained but mentally wide awake with anticipation. Despite the jet lag, we wasted no time exploring the rich culture and history Taiwan. From the moment we landed, the city felt alive modern but deeply rooted in tradition, crowded but also surprisingly orderly and efficient. I was so surprised at how clean the subway was compared to New York city which i’m used to. We went to the Taipei 101 observatory deck. Standing at the top of one of the world’s tallest buildings, I was shocked to […]

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