Tuesday, December 14, 2010

What do we have in America that they don't have in Taiwan?


What do we have in America that they don't have in Taiwan?
We have a foreign exchange student in Taiwan and we want to send her something cute and special but most things we have here they have there. What kinds of send-able foods do we have?
Taiwan - 8 Answers
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big eyes! no but serriously, nothing! because taiwan is technicaly part of china, and since almost everything we owe in the us comes from china, you would be giving her, her own stuff. you should give her a native american artifact. thats the only thing we have that wasnt made in a foreign country.
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Brian, it's obvious you've never been there. Taiwan is a different country, it's like you saying north and south Korea are the same, different writing system, government, currency, passport, military, etc. Until recently it was even impossibly to fly directly from one to the other. Things in the US labeled as made in China are made in China, there aren't as many made in Taiwan products anymore. But, to answer the original question, they do have everything there but some things are way more expensive. My friends there are always looking for Jeans (any American brand, but mostly Levi's), chocolate (not the plain kind but like Kisses with nuts, or dark chocolate), sour gummy candy, when I'm sending something I will usually look for a cute tin with the candy inside, like a giant M&M head with M&M's inside for example. When you send it use your own packaging and send it 1st class at the post office, trust me on this one, much cheaper and still get's there in 7 days.
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Cheese is not common there.
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Cheez Whiz. I have never seen aerosol cheese in Taiwan, but it is sold everywhere in America.
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Safety in the knowledge that hundreds of Chinese missiles are not being pointed at them from bases along China's SE coast.
6 :
root beer, Twinkies, butterfingers, Dairy Queen :P
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I don't recommend you send foods, because if she's from Taiwan, then she'll probably prefer Chinese food. and there's no food in US that you can get that is better or even comparable to what she can get in Taiwan. This is why a lot of Taiwanese in America or Canada travel back to Taiwan for a few months to literally enjoy the food there. I suggest you send something else other than food... oh and if you do decide to send cheese, make sure she actually likes cheese! A lot of Chinese people don't like cheese (me included). Cheese makes me want to barf, and i'm not alone in this thinking.
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maybe diet root beer, diet pepsi, twinkies, any sugar free drinks but for zero and diet coke.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Should I dorm with an international student from Taiwan?


Should I dorm with an international student from Taiwan?
I've been looking for a roommate for college next year, and the college I'm going to has an online service where you can choose your roommate, and they show you their email/facebook so you can get to know them. So I've been adding a lot of people on facebook to see who would like to be my roommate, and sending messages to get to know them. I've sent out at least 10 messages, and so far about 5 people have responded: 2 decided to go to a different college, one girl isn't interested in a roommate, one girl is pretty nice but not completely sure if she'll live on campus, and one girl is from Taiwan. So far, the girl from Taiwan has been the nicest and seems most excited about getting to know me and getting a roommate, and she is sure about her living situation. I've always loved Asian culture, and I think rooming with her would be really cool. However, if I were to room with her, I wouldn't be able to live in the engineering hall (I'm majoring in computer science). My parents seem to think it would be nice to know her, but weird to live with her. I've always been more interested in other cultures than my parents, though, so I'm only half listening to them. :P So, what do you guys think I should do? Do you have any experiences with international students? Thanks for yout input!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Well I'm sure international students are like any other human being of any other race. Don't worry shes not an alien in disguise

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

High School Student Teach English in Taiwan/China?


High School Student Teach English in Taiwan/China?
Can anyone tell me any programs for an American high school student to teach English in Taiwan or China over the summer for 2010.
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I know of none. but it could be done like tutoring. Many of the countries use Brittish English not American English so you may run into that. I doubt a high school student could teach at college but might be able to volunteer or teach as tutor. You may have to have the equivalent of a green card. Why not write to the Chinese Embasy if you wish to go to china or to the Taiwanese Embassy if you want to go to Taiwan. Don't word it as you did above though as there is animosity between the two as one considers themselves China in exile and the other are the revolutinary leadership on the mainland. Good luck to you.

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

American student, going to Taiwan for 1 year of College...completely clueless, please help.?

American student, going to Taiwan for 1 year of College...completely clueless, please help.?
Currently, I'm a high school student in America. I was raised here so I only speak and write in English, however I am fluent in Chinese but unfortunately I'm illiterate. My parents split up when I was little and my dad has requested me to spend 1 year in Taiwan. Could somebody please explain to me if there are colleges in Taiwan for ENGLISH speaking students? And the process to transfer back to American Universities after 1st year? Or is it possible at all?
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Take help from google

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Is anyone here a highschool student in taiwan that moved here from America?


Is anyone here a highschool student in taiwan that moved here from America?
Hi, I'm Yen, and I've lived in California eight years and have recently moved to Taiwan. I'm a high school student, and I'm just looking for someone to chat who has something in common with me. I live in kaoshiung, and I go to a language school called Wenzao Ursuline College of languages. My email is wedgietaybulls@yahoo.com. A few things about me; I'm a Virgo, I'm sixteen and I love Desperate Housewives. haha well ok hope someone answers!
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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i dont think any hs student will move from america to taiwan.. its always from taiwan to america... but i used to live in taiwan back in elementary.. soo yea.. u can add me on facebook cuz i have like no contact in taiwan
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hi!! im a freshman in hs.. and im moving to the same town your living in! ive been waiting so long fer someone else to answer the same question i have.:] so.. how do you lik eit so far? how long have you been there? :]

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Sunday, November 7, 2010

International students / expatriates in Taiwan, your advice please?

International students / expatriates in Taiwan, your advice please?
I am considering to take up a short-term cooking course, which may span a few months, in Taiwan. How do I apply for a student visa to stay there for that period of time? Do I need to get their local medical insurance policy first, in case I got to visit a GP? What about opening a savings account? What documents to produce to a bank, other than my passport? Do you have any good online sources on study / living in Taiwan?
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I recommend you to go to your local Taiwan cultural and economic office or embassy. They will give you the best answer. By the way , here you have a web page http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp=2 it might help you. good luck~!

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Monday, November 1, 2010

i am indonesian student in taiwan, and i want to go to hongkong, how can i get my visa in taiwan?


i am indonesian student in taiwan, and i want to go to hongkong, how can i get my visa in taiwan?
i am living in taiwan now, but i will finish my study at the end of may and i want to travel to hongkong and china before back to my country, how can i get my visa to hongkong? please help... and thanks before
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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visa okay u want a visa well if ur looking to get 1 u need to go to the united nation building good luck but usally u got to apply early for 1.
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You should ask it in your location some pople or click down on this page on Taiwan.
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Indonasian nationals do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong and can stay there up to a month!!!!
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You may need a VISA to visit China but not Hong Kong. The easiest thing to do is to check with a local travel agency in Taiwan. Travel agencies there handle a lot of travel to HK and China and they will be able to help you.


i am indonesian student in taiwan, and i want to go to hongkong, how can i get my visa in taiwan?
i am living in taiwan now, but i will finish my study at the end of may and i want to travel to hongkong and china before back to my country, how can i get my visa to hongkong? please help... and thanks before
Taiwan - 4 Answers
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visa okay u want a visa well if ur looking to get 1 u need to go to the united nation building good luck but usally u got to apply early for 1.
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You should ask it in your location some pople or click down on this page on Taiwan.
3 :
Indonasian nationals do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong and can stay there up to a month!!!!
4 :
You may need a VISA to visit China but not Hong Kong. The easiest thing to do is to check with a local travel agency in Taiwan. Travel agencies there handle a lot of travel to HK and China and they will be able to help you.

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