Summer Part-time job in Taiwan for American high school student?
I'm currently a high school junior and I"ll be in Taiwan this summer for about 5wks. For the first 2wks I'll be busy volunteering, but after that I pretty much don't have anything to do besides visiting relatives (and I don't need that much time to do that). Are there any part-time jobs I can do(preferably in Taichung, Taipei, or Miaoli)? I'm currently 16 years old. I'm a 1st generation Taiwanese American (as in I was born in the US) so I can speak English and Mandarin fluently. I also speak a little Japanese too, but Idk if that'll help... Thanks for the tips so far! Is it possible to get a job at a 7/11 or any other local convenience store? or are there regulations against that?
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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i am sure there are but you aint gonna find it here
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You can't legally work here without applying for a work permit and work visa. However, you may find some "under-the-table" jobs tutoring other students in English as they prepare for their competency tests which occur in August. Not at 7-11 or a "real business"; you'd have to work for a mom & pop type restaurant, coffee/tea stand, etc.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Will it be inappropriate to display the Taiwan flag in China?
Will it be inappropriate to display the Taiwan flag in China?
I am organising an international student event in China. We shall hang flags of different nations where our members are from. Will it be inappropriate if I hang the flag of Taiwan on PRC territory?
China - 7 Answers
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Yes, its quite inappropiate to display the Taiwan flag on Chinese soil. If u want u can display the Chinese Taipei flag for safety reason or don't display is the best. But its your call and be safe.
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It is not only inappropriate. It is unacceptable in mainland China. One will not only run into problems with the police, but also with the ordinary local residents. Recall that mainland Chinese residents and atheletes would tear down the ROC flag in international events, and it is not difficult to foresee what will happen when one displays a ROC flag on mainland Chinese soil. The purpose of your trip is to promote cultural exchange. The purpose of your trip is not to irritate the mainland state and its people. If you are interested in studying and working in the PRC in the future, you must not display the ROC flag in mainland China.
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yes, people will be offended. they can't get over the fact that Taiwan is separate and better
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You'd better not! The government is very sensitive this year as it's China's 60th anniversary.
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It depends on where and for what occasion. Taiwan flags are shown in museums and such as it is the flag of the first republic of China ca~1928 If you goto Nanjing and to Sun Yat-sen tomb you will see the "Blue sky and white sun" flag that makes up part of the Taiwan flag. But the odds are if you did have one the police will take it off you as its invalid in China. Also you could be arrested for supporting separatist movements.
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It'll be offensive and unsuccessful. For a Chinese, you'll get the response when you break into a White House meeting and fly a Confederacy flag. For other students attending the event, it shows your unawareness of current international practices. There're only a dozen small countries in the world that do reconginze Taiwan as a country. Take heart that NONE of the students at the event will be from a country that recognizes Taiwan as a nation. For a country to establish diplomatic relationship with China, the 1st rule is to break all official contacts with Taiwan and negate Taiwan as a nation. Regardless of what you may hear in your neighourhood, U.S. Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, you name it... all of these powers negate Taiwan as a nation and have diplomatic relationship with China though Chinese people are sick of, if not angry, with their hipocracy of making their people think the other way. Also, those student from Taiwan are representing Taiwan as a province. Otherwise, they can't come to mainland China. Since it's an international event, you should be aware that your actions represents that of your nation. So if you think Taiwan is a nation and raise their flag, it'll only disqualify you for being ignorant about current international practices or it can mean that you can decide for your country that it no longer wants a diplomatic relationship with China, which, makes your visa invalid. So I guess, either you'd get thrown out, which is not very likely to happen as Chinese usually try to be friendly to foreigners, or the flag gets it, which probably will happen. If you have to insist, maybe try the Chinese Taipei flag, which is valid in international events.
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Are you serious man? What a numb-nut question.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
I would like to teach in Taiwan or Mainland China, What is the best way to find a position teaching English?
I would like to teach in Taiwan or Mainland China, What is the best way to find a position teaching English?
I have lots of experience, a BA and a MA in English, and a five year license to teach in Mississippi. Is it pretty easy to get hired to teach in Taiwan, and would you know the pay scale? I just need enough to pay my student loans. I would prefer teaching in the country instead of a big city.
Teaching - 2 Answers
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http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=teaching+english+in+Taiwan&search_type=&aq=f http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4uRqpjElV4&NR=1 this school in Taiwan is looking for teachers, check it out!! http://www.wretch.cc/video/onlyyouxi&func=single&vid=3776924&o=time_d&p=34 http://www.wretch.cc/video/onlyyouxi&func=single&vid=3776854&o=time_d&p=35 http://www.wretch.cc/video/na6313025&func=single&vid=1278922 http://www.wretch.cc/video/wish725610&func=single&vid=4557207 http://www.wretch.cc/video/b8653045&func=single&vid=5301895 hopefully, this help!!
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as above and good luck.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Overseas summer volunteering opportunities for High School Student (preferably Asia)?
Overseas summer volunteering opportunities for High School Student (preferably Asia)?
Well, right now I'm looking for volunteer opportunities for a high school student to volunteer overseas (preferably in Asia). I was just wondering if anyone know of any good opportunities for like grassroots volunteering (helping teach local kids English, volunteering in local villages, etc.) since I'm not very interested in those big programs where grassroots volunteering in rural isn't their main focus. If anyone knew of any programs like this, it'd be great since right now, I'm looking for opportunities in China and Taiwan.
Community Service - 2 Answers
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www.volunteervisions.org
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I taught English in China for 3 years. You can work in China for a month or two in the summer for good pay and airfare!! Plus, the chinese will treat you great, and the school will take care of you!! Email me if you have any questions - it was a fabulous eperience!! Search on "teach english in china". Lots of websites that has info. Pretty early, though, to be looking for next summer.
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