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TaiwanCapital- Taipei(台北 )

Area- 36,000 square kilometers & Population- 23 million

Language- Mandarin/Taiwanese/Hakka/Indigenous Languages Religion- Buddhism/Taoism/Christianity/Islam Time Zone- Taiwan: GMT+ 8

Weather- The climate on the island is generally marine and varies widely by season in the Northern part and the mountain areas. The South belongs to the tropical belt and is warm and humid all year. From May to June it's rainy season, with almost daily showers.

Currency- New Taiwan Dollar (NT$), five denominations in paper money and five incoins. (AUS $1 = NT $30.18)

Find out more about Taiwan

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Taiwan is known for its towering mountains over 3000 metres and is home to the Northeast Asia's tallest mountain, Yushan , which is nearly 4,000 meter in height. Beautiful coastal scenes are also part of Taiwan's great natural asset.

Penghu National Scenic Area, comprising of ninety islets, scattering around the Taiwan Strait. Its flat landscape makes it different from Taiwan Island.

Natural Landscape

Located in southeast of Taiwan, Orchid Island and Green Island offer the enjoyment of the natural environment, such as whale spotting and scuba diving.

Natural and cultural attractions abound at the Siraya National Scenic Area in southern Taiwan's Tainan County. Colourful aboriginal events and tasty local specialties await you at Siraya. The scenic area's main attraction is a varied coastline that consists of sand dunes, sand banks, marshes and wetlands, offering precious ecological habitats for wildlife.

Watch a video about Taiwan

HERE!

Main Cities- TaipeiTaipei is the national capital and is in the north and has a semi-tropical climate- hot and humid weather.

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a symbol of Taipei and the Republic of China and is where the nation's flag is raised every morning. The court yard serves as a place for national celebrations and a platform to voice one's disapproval of the government!

Taipei 101 (Taipei International Financial Center) has 101-floors, and is 508-meters high and is the second tallest skyscraper in the world. It was designed to resemble bamboo rising from the earth, a plant recognized in Asian cultures for its fast growth and flexibility.

National Theater Hall is an excellent place to see performances of a Taiwanese plays

National Palace Museum has the world's best collection of Chinese historical artifacts and antiquities

Longshan Temple is where Taipei citizens come to pray and seek guidance

For a considerable span of time during ancient times, Taiwan Society was under the rule of the royal Chinese bureaucrats. People from varied religion, racial groups and clans reside in Taiwan Society.

Between 1960s and 1980s the culture of Taiwan represented the contrasts between Taiwan and communist China. The main focus was given to the view of the traditional culture of China. Thereafter came the era of Taiwanese localization and a significant change affected the culture of Taiwan

History and Culture

Taiwan Culture reflects the customs and traditions of Taiwanese people- a combination of Confucianist Han Chinese cultures and European, Japanese, American, global, and local traditions.

Reflections of aboriginal impact are well displayed on the art, literature, culture and ways of living of the overall countrymen.

Traditional Glove Puppetry has a history of two hundred years. It developed into a cultural vehicle to entertain, educate, and preserve traditional values and legends.

See what an AIESEC Exchange is like in Taiwan HERE!

Culture- Recommended CuisineOyster omelet(Potato flour, oysters, vegetables, and an egg)

Pineapple Cake

Stinky Tofu(Contains tofu which

has been marinated in brine and fermented

vegetables)

Bubble milk tea/pearl milk tea

Double layer roll(Grilled Taiwanese sweet pork sausage. Usually has garlic and basil)

Burrito/ Lumpia(Contains many

vegetable. Just like spring roll)

Coffin bread(Fried toast with

ingredients such as vegetable, chicken)

Try to visit a Night Market!

Hear about another exchange experience in Taiwan HERE!

Listen to an Exchange Participant experience in Taiwan HERE!

Visa Requirements

All EP’s should apply for a Tourist Visa ONLY

As soon as you are selected in your project AIESEC in both countries will provide you all the information and documents before you apply for any Visa.

“Dream Beyond Language”Exchange Participants (EP’s) will use their cultural background to design creative sessions for students from ages 6 to 18. Through these sessions, the students will develop their capability of creative thinking, cultural communication and issue awareness.

Benefits: Personal Workspace Accommodation Provided Some meals provided Close contact with the Host Local

Committee Chance to impact a students life!

Duration: 6 weeksIssue: Language Literacy

Learning Points: Develop practical facilitation skills Explore Taiwanese culture! Learn how to shape lessons for

students aged 6-18 years Meet people from all over the world Working in a multicultural environment

and team Change your global perspective

Watch an EP’s Experience in the ‘Dream Beyond

Language’ Project HERE!

“Dream Beyond Language”- Job Description

Job Description 1 EP’s will work in junior schools or high school and teach students aged between 6-18 years

Job Description 2 EP’s will prepare 6 different presentations all based on aspects of the EP’s culture from their home country e.g. cuisine, education, attractions etc. EP’s will present these presentations to the students

Job Description 3 EP’s will also be invited to share aspects of their culture by bringing food, souvenirs, traditional clothing items from their home country. EP’s are will welcome to brainstorm and think of new way for how to share their culture as-well

Job Description 4 EP’s will design English lessons with the help of the students teachers. EP’s will then present these lessons (literacy or conversational lessons) to the students. EP’s will need to create an open environment where each student feels comfortable speaking English

Job Description 5 EP’s will need to make a report about their experience during their exchange project: This could include written report, testimony of their days work, video of their classroom experience, a blog of their exchange

Measurable Results Expected from the EP

It is expected that after the project, students will be more comfortable with the English language. Students should also have learnt more about the EP’s home country and culture and should have greater cultural awareness

“Camp and Conference”Exchange Participants (EP’s) will create and deliver sessions for a summer camp for Taiwanese for children aged 11-13 years. EP’s will work with 5-15 other EP’s in preparing and presenting the sessions. The aim of the summer camp is to empower Taiwanese children to be the change they want to see in the world.

Benefits: Personal Workspace Accommodation Provided Some meals provided Close contact with Host Local Committee Chance to impact a students life! Run sessions in a summer camp!

Duration: 6 weeksIssue: Cultural Understanding

Learning Points: Develop practical facilitation skills Develop team management and

presentation skills Work in a multicultural team of 5-15

other EP’s from around the world! Explore Taiwanese culture! Share your own culture

Watch an Exchange Participant experience

in TaiwanHERE!

“Camp and Conference”- Job Description

Job Description 1 EP’s will work with 5-15 other EP’s from around the worldJob Description 2 EP’s will be working at a summer camp Job Description 3 EP’s will prepare sessions based around empowerment (in

groups with the other EP’s) and will present these sessions during the summer camp for Taiwanese children aged 11-13 years

Job Description 4 EP’s will also be invited to share aspects of their culture by bringing food, souvenirs, traditional clothing items from their home country. EP’s will be required to be part of a Global Village where they will set up a stall filled with items that represent their culture and share this with Taiwanese youth

Job Description 5 EP’s will need to make a report about their experience during their exchange project: This could include written report, testimony of their days work, video of their classroom experience, a blog of their exchange, Facebook photo’s etc.

Job Description 6 There will be reflection time for EP’s to think about possibly a change they want to make back in their own home country, after participating in this exchange project

Measurable Results Expected from the EP

It is expected that after the project, students will have a greater sense of empowerment and realise that although they are only one person, they can make a change in the world. Students should also have a greater understanding of other cultures and the world around them

Star Kost Story

Star Kost, AIESEC CurtinAIESEC Taiwan NTPU

“Each and every host family that I have been apart of have treated me like one of their own children. I feel so blessed and loved from each and everyone and has this

really enhanced my AIESEC experience. They go out of their way to help me experience true Taiwanese culture and I can't thank them enough for each and

every opportunity they provide me!”

Priscilla Woo, AIESEC MonashOne Child, One Change, AIESEC NTPU, Taiwan

"Going on exchange was initially quite daunting because I had never travelled solo before. However, all the challenges that I came across during my 6 week stay in

Taiwan, not only made me more adaptable to change but also enhanced my independence. Everything I have learnt from this experience has definitely been

something far beyond the teachings of your average classroom. Aside from feeling I have grown as a person, I was also able to gain a greater appreciation for various cultures and a new and enlightening perspective on my life in Australia. Memories

ranging from our daily adventures exploring Taiwan, to even activities as small as all of us EP’s sprinting for the bus almost every morning in attempt to arrive at uni on

time! Everything about my AIESEC exchange definitely went far above and beyond my expectations!"

Priscilla Woo Story

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