I was honorably invited to share my study experience in Taiwan this morning. However, my emotions are still flying at the gate of the Pacific Ocean where the horizontal meets the sunrise. Here, in the east part of Taiwan, I have begun my study. It was a wise decision and I am gladly grateful for such an opportunity. If I have to choose a word to express my understanding and feeling for this fascinating island, then “beautiful ” would be my first choice.
Eighteen months ago, I landed in Taiwan when most of the countries were still struggling with coronavirus. Although obstacles in transit from Turkey, I landed successfully. After 21 days of quarantine, I began my university study. There, I received so many greetings from the university, teachers, or even my classmates. They offered help for the course selection and school registration. It indeed unleashed my pressure where a new world stood in front of me.
As a foreign student in Taiwan, you are entitled to have assistance from the office of international affairs in each university. They would love to assist you with course selection, housing, travel advice, or even spiritual guidance. Consulting other foreign students on campus could also be your option because there are many foreign students in Taiwan and they have roots from all parts of the world. So, a beautiful school.
I have seen our river when the landscape is covered with snow, both water and ice were singing for eternity. However, I was amazed by the landscapes of Taiwan, especially where you could hear the early wind of the Pacific Ocean. Mountains, rivers, and paddy fields are my favorite places. The university often organizes some activities where students could experience different lifestyles. You could also travel north, there you will see megacities. There you may taste the sweetness of English early gray. There you may experience the combination of art between the east and west. It is beautiful.
Taiwan has many great universities and they offer many fascinating programs here. Academic enrichment is well-known around the world, especially in semiconductor science, medical science, or even life science. You could also choose the language programs, such as mandarin, Japanese, or even other east Asia languages. If you have developed an interest in a specific program, then you could contact the school personally. The school will instruct you for entry requirements, scholarships, or even housing issues. This is also a type of beautiful.
Studying in a different culture is always a challenge, but such investment is worthy. I have also encountered difficulties during the study, such as language and cultural obstacles. We may not fully understand some ideologies but this is the part where cross-culture communication plays its role. I guess this is also the part where we begin to learn the importance of differences. Anyway, if you have questions or study obstacles, your teachers in university would love to assist you.
My words are poor, my emotions are real, they walk and fly around this beauty, the island of Förmosa. I guess the rest of greatness is still waiting for you to discover.
Daniel W.