Written by Hana Bredstein, (University of Texas Austin), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 Public transportation got me to this lighthouse near Taiwan’s southernmost point. 1. Transportation Taiwan has convenient, affordable, and easy-to-navigate public transportation. Inbetween buses, the subway, taxis, trains, bikes, and the high-speed rail, just about anywhere on the island is very […]
5 Practical Tips to Adjusting to Life in Taiwan
Written by Elissa DeTellis, (George Washington University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 When I came to Taiwan my first few days were spent feeling confused and on a greaterlevel just plain dumb, while this is just a part of adapting to life in a new country here are five pieces of insider information […]
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos by Kaya Heimowitz, (University of Puget Sound), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 I visited Taipei Fine Arts Museum with two of my coworkers to take pictures and videos for Taiwan News’ Instagram. I hiked up all the stairs at 象山 (Xiàngshān: Elephant Mountain) with friends for a spectacular view of Taipei 101 […]
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos by Tamaki Hashiramoto, (Bates College), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 View from 茶壶山. After finishing class, we left home around 2 o’clock and headed to 茶壶山. It’s named 茶壶山 (Teapot Mountain) because the top part looks like a teapot. It’s located a bit further than 九份 and took us a little less […]
5 Things to Know Before You Go: Taiwan Edition
Written by Kaya Heimowitz, (University of Puget Sound), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 Trash trucks versus ice cream trucks, going to 7/11 every day, and other fun things! 1.Taking out the trash Taking out the trash in Taiwan involves much more coordination than you mightbe used to. In Taipei, the streets are narrow, […]
Photo Essay: CET Taiwan
Photos by Wendy Zhang, (Yale University), Student Correspondent for CET Taiwan, Summer 2022 One of the most stunning sunsets I’ve seen so far in Taiwan was at淡水 (Tamsui). At the end of the red 捷運 (metro) line, you’ll find 淡水 (Tamsui), a beautiful seaside town with historical sites dating back to Spanish Rule in 1628 […]