Exploring the Fusion of Business, Culture, and Religion in Taiwan: The Heart of Asia

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Sunday, May 25th, 2025

Taiwan: Day 5 – Taipei National University of the Arts & Yongkang Market

On day 5 of our trip we got to interact with local Taiwanese students after going to the Taipei National University of the Arts, which was located in a hilly area in Beitou District. Being that I do art myself I really enjoyed our time at the school, and it was really amazing seeing all the different artwork that the students there had created. There was a ton of variation in media and art style, and it was pretty clear that the students had a lot of space to explore different ways of making art. The campus itself was also […]

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Saturday, May 24th, 2025

Taiwan: Day 4 – Tech Convention + Exploring Ximen

After waking up at around 5 AM, still slightly jet lagged, I ate breakfast and then set out to explore our area, as I had plans to visit a few shops and buy a couple necessary items – a laundry bag, tote, umbrella, etc. To my dismay I discovered that most places don’t actually open till around 11, so my options were more limited. Still, I was able to visit a couple shops and start buying some gifts/souvenirs to bring back for my friends. I also tried Xing Fu Tang’s famous brown sugar boba, which was tasty but little too […]

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Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Taiwan: Day 3 – Temples and the National Palace Museum

On day 3 of our trip to Taiwan we visited Lungshan Temple, a Buddhist and Taoist temple a short drive away from our hotel. I was really excited for this visit as I had seen dozens of pictures of East Asian temples before and they always looked beautifully designed and constructed. Lungshan did not disappoint – there was a waterfall and koi fish pond lining either sides of the area, and we walked through a gorgeous archway as we entered the square. There was a bell tower and drum tower, and the buildings themselves were were really intricately made. The […]

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Taiwan: Day 2 – AIT & Supply Chain Management

After eating a delicious breakfast at the Riverview Hotel, we headed to our first company visit of the trip – the American Institute in Taiwan. Because the US doesn’t officially recognize Taiwan as an independent country in order to avoid direct hostility with China, there is no embassy on the island. Instead, AIT acts as a de facto embassy, where Americans can go if any issues arise during their stay. AIT’s main objectives are to make the US stronger, safer, and more prosperous, promote Taiwan’s resilience, bolster Taiwan’s security, and expand Taiwan’s connectivity. The main focus of our time at […]

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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Taiwan: Day 1 – First Impressions

While the 16 hour flight to Taiwan was definitely not the most enjoyable experience, the drive into Taipei alone made it all worth it. Tall mountains loomed behind cities, and lush hills surrounded the highways we drove through. Having never seen landscapes like this before, I took dozens of pictures before we even got to our hotel. After dropping our luggage off and heading deeper into the city, I was even more in awe of what Taipei had to offer. The capital bustled with people and cars and motorcycles, and hundreds of shops lined the streets. We toured Liberty Square […]

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Saturday, May 17th, 2025

Pre-Taiwan Goals and Fears

As I prepare for the trip to Taiwan, I have certain expectations of how being abroad there will go. My main goals are to really immerse myself in the country and its culture and be able to get a good feel for what Taiwan is like. I want to visit as many new places and try as many new things as I can, and, along with the course, be able to leave Taiwan with much more knowledge about the nation and its culture, politics, economics, religion, and so forth. While I am very excited to explore all these new places, […]

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