Summer 2025 Participant
Do not overpack, stay in contact with your mom, and make your time worth it
Summer 2025 Participant
The most rewarding part of the program was undoubtedly the ability to interact with my peers and instructors in guided discussions on our experiences.
Summer 2025 Participant
My favorite parts of this program were visiting museums and temples. For both South Korea and Taiwan, we got to read about the political and cultural events that took place in the past, but these locations showed us physical evidence and valuable information from those countries' perspectives. The temples also showed us the importance of religion for the people of South Korea and Taiwan, especially in areas such as good health, a happy family, and a successful future.
Additionally, I love how we got to fully immerse ourselves into the South Korean and Taiwanese culture. For example, in South Korea, we got to try their traditional clothing called Hanbok, drink ginseng tea, and eat family-style food, which includes a ton of side dishes. And in Taiwan, we got to experience Chinese opera, lantern traditions, and their famous dumplings, bubble tea, and beef noodles. And for both countries, we got to experience their busy metro systems, which people use for work and school.