High school in Taiwan?
Im going to Taiwan for my junior year through Rotary. I will be the second student ever to go there through Rotary and im really excited. I was wondering what kinds of classes a high school in Taiwan would have. Also, any other useful information would be really helpful!
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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About the same as the American system has; but in Mandarin. Some writing classes; some science classes; some math classes; some indoctrination to worshipping Confucious and claiming that Sun Yat Sen had great ideas for China and you should forget about being Taiwanese because you got invaded and owned 60 years ago and shut up and get in line, cut your hair and wear your uniform for the jobs that were in demand 40 years ago type classes. You know, the usual bollocks and lies every nation state tries to spoon feed you and make you into a nice, compliant sheep. Edit: sorry about the raging. It isn't that bad. You caught me on a grouchy day. High School in Taiwan tends to be tedium interspersed with periods of study and terror. But 99% of it is tedium.
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Congratulations on your being selected for such an honorable appointment! Classes cover most of the same subjects you would encounter in the USA. Instruction will be exclusively in Mandarin Chinese. I hope you can read and write in the language. The workload is likely to be greater than you are used to; there will be lots of reading and memorization, followed by many tests. Advice: Use your English skills to assist those who are struggling in English, in exchange for them assisting you in the subject in which they excel. The bright side is... many are going to want to be close to you as a friend.
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Get ready for tons of homework.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
What do you think of plans to open up Taiwanese universities to Chinese (PRC) students?
What do you think of plans to open up Taiwanese universities to Chinese (PRC) students?
Would Taiwan's democratic and freethinking society make an impression on PRC students? Would some PRC students conduct clandestine activities in Taiwan? Is the issue more complex than all of this?
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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I think it is a good idea, personally. With appropriate oversight and standards testing for incoming students. If they are found to be doing clandestine activities it should be a fairly simple yank of the cord to send them home for minor infringements and much easier to get some hostages for more complex serious security breach situations for better leverage against major inpingements. Its a fairly easy set up. A Win-win situation as the Chinese like to say! I do believe that seeing how debates can be civil (at least among NORMAL people, not paid entertainers who should be on channel Z pretending to fight) can help impact the Chinese view of democracy. I also believe that as China is integrated into a global setting, you need to show mutual respect for all research (that is legitimate) and have access to their research as well, which having mutual interaction allows the rest of the world to do. It is just rude to sign up to WTO and free trade and not allow the future leaders of Taiwan an equal playing field with China. It may not be in Taiwan's interest in some ways, but with a few tweaks to legislation (all spots go first to Taiwanese who get over 85% average on high school or university access tests, if extra spots are available for Chinese who wish to enter, as long as they also can get over 85% and have the funds -possibly at an increased rate of cash, as Canada does for its overseas trainees.) I think it is better for more opportunities for friendly interaction between the two countries future leaders to help stave off un-necessary hostilities based upon ancient historical schisms between two obsolete groups of grandparents. Currently university aged Taiwanese have a completely different system and method of thought than the current group of Chinese and this opening up can only reinforce that difference. Personally I think all the DPP hype and histronics for this situation change are counter-productive and make Taiwan appear insular, small minded and a bit racist. It does not help the opposition cause to act like a bunch of back-woods hicks without any personal belief in their own students abilities. It also could foster some open debate and force the Chinese to try and back up their claims with evidence in an arena that is open and not controlled by them. Many minds and mistaken ideas would be changed IMO by spending time and seeing how people here can express dissent. However, the obvious foil to this idea is that the Chinese students would work with subversive elements to undermine several ideas and do acts of terrorism against the free people of Taiwan. Well, nobody ever made a cake without breaking eggs. Its called LAW ENFORCEMENT. Start enforcing the rules that do exist, or get rid of the unrealistic laws that cannot be enforced and suddenly everyone in Taiwan wins! Students from all over the world should be allowed to (non-violently) express their opinions. It doesnt mean many people here would agree with them when they start shouting at random people on the street "we own you! Start using simplified you rebels!" They might get some dirty looks and be more prone to getting beat up at the pubs, however. (But they have the right to say what they wish...) If the student from China can read traditional Chinese or speak english well enough to access a university here, then they should be welcome to take a crack at it. All intellectuals should be welcomed. EDIT: I feel that all technical fields should be open. If you want China to stop depending on/ stealing/ thinking illogical thoughts about domination you need a level playing field. Yes, TW loses out some of its engineers getting jobs and doing stuff for China in the short term, but if China can actually have intelligent people CAPABLE OF CRITICAL THOUGHT and who want a FREEDOM TO RESEARCH NEW IDEAS who have been trained in a proper rigourous setting, then you have yourself a new class to replace the obviously illogical groups who currently supress everything in that country. God bless bachelor's degrees but they are not much good for getting real leadership and advancing a country. They are good for recording and training languages, perhaps. But not much good at anything else that will be needed in the future.
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Lot of considerations should go into this. I find it highly improbable that two or three years education in Taiwan can undo years of mind poisoning that they have undergone in China. Remember that students in mainland China are still indoctrinated with hatred towards Japanese and read history books that are altered to suit Communist Party ideology. While China itself doesn't allow any demonstration by foreign students on their own soil, these Chinese students who study abroad have been found to engage in vandalism and demonstration, exploiting the free society abroad for their own gains. Taiwan will have to adopt a very cautions approach on this issue, weighing all pros and cons.
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Agreeing with Matt's and Melanie's precautions and guidance, I'd like to add: Do not allow them into anything other than Bachelor's Degree programs; no advanced studies (particularly in key industries such as the IT sector). Other than that added restriction, I think the shared experiences between Taiwanese and Chinese students might serve to bolster support for greater cross-strait cooperation and a further acknowledgement that China and Taiwan are separate countries.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Any Ninjutsu clubs in Taiwan?
Any Ninjutsu clubs in Taiwan?
I am moving there. I know it is Chinese culture, but I was hoping there are some clubs there due to its close proximity to Japan. I am a current Ninjutsu student in my own country.
Martial Arts - 3 Answers
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i doubt it. people there tend to know how mediocre ninjitsu is.
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No... Taiwan is where you go if you want to learn REAL martial arts. Some of the best Chinese martial artists are in Taiwan. Jeez, if you're going to be in Taiwan, you should take advantage of the real thing and forget those childish fantasies of being a ninja.
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The best suggestion I can think of is to try contacting an known Ninpo / Ninjutsu organization on the internet and ask if they can refer schools or instructors available in Taiwan . Good luck with your search !
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
What do travelers look for in their travel bags?
What do travelers look for in their travel bags?
I am a student in Malaysia and i was assigned to create a marketing strategy plan. My product is a bag [any bag, but I'm thinking of travel bag] and the plan is to sell the product overseas. My choice of countries are France, Germany, UK, Poland, Sweden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia. Which country do you think is the best to choose to sell the product and what do you think my travel bag should have for it to stand out from other travel bags?
Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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When I buy a replacement travel bag I look for the following: Durability - Airlines apparently drag your luggage to the plane now, then run it over with the plane. At least that is the way it looks when it pops out of the baggage return caruosel. Organization - You live out of that bag while you are on a trip, having lots of storgage compartments that are easily accessible is a must. How about a series of zippable dividers in the main compartment to separate pants,shirts, dirty clothes etc... Visability - Nearly everyhone has a black rectangular roller pack these days. A lot of people have resorted to putting paint, tape etc, on the bags so they can see them on the carousel. Consider having a bold design emblem on the bag that really stands out. Or, better yet offer a line of replacable zip on/zip off front panels that people can buy to make their bag unique. (the large front bottom panel could be removed and replaced with a standardized panel that would be different colours, patterns, or even personalized designs)
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Light weight, durable, and no wasted space on the inside (some bags have support structure that cut back on usable space inside). Preferably sized to allow carry-on, but for some trips checked bags are necessary. I'm not sure there's much you can do with a bag that someone hasn't already included in a design. A lot of people use tape, ribbons, or some other marking to make their bags more identifiable on the luggage carousels - you could do something with a see through pocket on the outside where some custom labeling could be placed to allow the bag to be identified. You would need something on both sides though.
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I am a student in Malaysia and i was assigned to create a marketing strategy plan. My product is a bag [any bag, but I'm thinking of travel bag] and the plan is to sell the product overseas. My choice of countries are France, Germany, UK, Poland, Sweden, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia. Which country do you think is the best to choose to sell the product and what do you think my travel bag should have for it to stand out from other travel bags?
Other - Destinations - 2 Answers
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When I buy a replacement travel bag I look for the following: Durability - Airlines apparently drag your luggage to the plane now, then run it over with the plane. At least that is the way it looks when it pops out of the baggage return caruosel. Organization - You live out of that bag while you are on a trip, having lots of storgage compartments that are easily accessible is a must. How about a series of zippable dividers in the main compartment to separate pants,shirts, dirty clothes etc... Visability - Nearly everyhone has a black rectangular roller pack these days. A lot of people have resorted to putting paint, tape etc, on the bags so they can see them on the carousel. Consider having a bold design emblem on the bag that really stands out. Or, better yet offer a line of replacable zip on/zip off front panels that people can buy to make their bag unique. (the large front bottom panel could be removed and replaced with a standardized panel that would be different colours, patterns, or even personalized designs)
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Light weight, durable, and no wasted space on the inside (some bags have support structure that cut back on usable space inside). Preferably sized to allow carry-on, but for some trips checked bags are necessary. I'm not sure there's much you can do with a bag that someone hasn't already included in a design. A lot of people use tape, ribbons, or some other marking to make their bags more identifiable on the luggage carousels - you could do something with a see through pocket on the outside where some custom labeling could be placed to allow the bag to be identified. You would need something on both sides though.
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
Advantage and disavantage of marring or falling in love with a foreinger?
Advantage and disavantage of marring or falling in love with a foreinger?
I am from Taiwan, and I am a university student. In class, I am going to talk about what is the advantage and disavantage if you have a forein boyfriend or husband? Can you give me any ideas?
Other - Society & Culture - 1 Answers
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well, you must have big heart and broaden mind to deal with different culture,thinking and customs.Good things are learning different views of point. Only one thing I've heard is about money. Western men (most of them) prefer to go dutch,and those guys are not rich either.Oriental men are willing to take financial responsibilities . Better think about carefully before get marry with them.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Unusual woman from Taiwan?
Unusual woman from Taiwan?
I do not believe in using the word normal, strange or any other such word. At the same time I want to ask this question. I meet a young woman from Taiwan last week. She is a medical student and really enjoys going to all kinds of parties in the weekends. When I say parties it might just be a gathering of people and it may not be were beer is being drunk. I believe this young woman loves making new friends and there is nothing wrong with that. From what I have seen she loves life. When she does something or meets someone for the first time she is very happy and shows it. She is 26 and full of life. Her parents didn't want to go to to Japan to study but she did anyway. From what I know about her men are very attracted to her and tend to get the wrong idea from her, just because she is friendly. I also think she may not know how to say No. Any thoughts or ideas, please. I want to know if this is usual to be this way for Taiwanese young ladies? I have meet other young women from Taiwan but I have never met a woman like this.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 3 Answers
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Asian women in general are sexy and nice except some bi-itches but i'am not going into that lol But overall I love Asian women.
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lol its kinda normal.
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Asians are friendly and cheerful,i've been to Taiwan and generally they are quite friendly
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I do not believe in using the word normal, strange or any other such word. At the same time I want to ask this question. I meet a young woman from Taiwan last week. She is a medical student and really enjoys going to all kinds of parties in the weekends. When I say parties it might just be a gathering of people and it may not be were beer is being drunk. I believe this young woman loves making new friends and there is nothing wrong with that. From what I have seen she loves life. When she does something or meets someone for the first time she is very happy and shows it. She is 26 and full of life. Her parents didn't want to go to to Japan to study but she did anyway. From what I know about her men are very attracted to her and tend to get the wrong idea from her, just because she is friendly. I also think she may not know how to say No. Any thoughts or ideas, please. I want to know if this is usual to be this way for Taiwanese young ladies? I have meet other young women from Taiwan but I have never met a woman like this.
Other - Cultures & Groups - 3 Answers
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Asian women in general are sexy and nice except some bi-itches but i'am not going into that lol But overall I love Asian women.
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lol its kinda normal.
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Asians are friendly and cheerful,i've been to Taiwan and generally they are quite friendly
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
What's life like in Taiwan?
What's life like in Taiwan?
I am teaching a student who will be moving to Taiwan soon. I'm teaching basic life skills in English but I'm American and have never been to Taiwan. Do they write checks there (How do you pay bills?)? What kind of appliances does the average home have? When does school start and end (times of day and times of year)? What holidays are important there and when are they? If something costs 1.50, how would you say that in words (in the U.S. we would say "a dollar fifty")? What kind of public transportation is available? Do you have to separate trash? Do people understand and speak English? How about Japanese? What are some things you might find in a supermarket that would be different from what you would find in other countries? Which side of the road do you drive on? What kind of bank accounts do you have? Do you get paid by check or is it mostly direct deposit or cash? How often is payday? What are some typical dishes there? Can you bargain everywhere? Any and all answers appreciated! Yah, why don't I go to Taiwan and Singapore so that I can teach my students English for when THEY will live there....? Some people are realy geniuses. I have students going to several countries. I know about the U.S., U.K., Australia, and other English speaking places but not these two countries. It's not spam (what am I selling?). I wouldn't want to go to either of those places anyways. I doubt the students do either but their husbands are being transferred. This is yahoo answers not Yahoo "ask a question to answer a question". Leave an answer not a stupid remark.
Other - Business & Finance - 6 Answers
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Why dont you go there and find out. And it would be great if you stopped spamming this board.
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Tawain? 2 seocnds ago it was singapore....
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They have a farcical parliament where they actually come to fisticuffs. I can't imagine David Cameron leaping over the table and punching Tony Blair.
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library is helpful to find info.
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Wow, try and be helpful and all you can do is thumb EVERYONE down? Troll.
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I'm living in Taiwan, I'm a Taiwanese. Let me answer your question. Yes, we write checks here, but only for very big amount. We usually pay our bill by cash or credit card(bill in restaurant), and use ATM to transfer money to pay bills like electrical power. I think there's a thing every home have. Maybe television, if you still want an answer. People in Taiwan is living with TV. They watch TV programs after dinner everyday, and the weekends even pass in watching TV. The school usually starts on 7:30 to 5pm or 6pm every weekdays(Mon to Fri). A semester starts in September and end with January. Another semester is March to June. Most Junior & Senior High School also have more classes in vacation. The most important in Taiwan is: Chinese New Year, in Lunar year's last year Dec. 31th to New year Jan. 3rd. And The Dragon Boat Festival, in Lunar May 5th. Then is Moon Festival(the Mid-Autumn Festival) was on Lunar 15th, Aug. And the "Double Ten",the Country's Birthday, is on 10th, October.(Oct. is the tenth month in a year). Christmas, valentiner's day etc. is also famous. Money in Taiwan, the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD, NT$). Dollar is the smallest unit. Buses(all Cities) and MRT(subway, only in Taipei and Kaosiung now, other cities are building now). Somewhere may have Gondola(Cable Car, Sky Line)for sightseeing. Many people in big cities can use English, like peoples in Taipei, Kaosiung, Taoyuan. Chinese is available for 97% people. Japanese is only spared in elder people. Japanese is using between sightseeing guiding and serving professionals. Because there are many Japanese people com to visit Taiwan. You can find anything didn't export to other countries. Just kidding. I dont know, sorry. We drive RIGHT side on rode. Question about Payday and Bank I can't reply you, because I'm a junior high school student, I don't know these. Taiwan's typical dishes are "Stinky Tofu," and many Hakka style dishes. Mostly are Chinese food. Yes, you can bargain everywhere!(But except the place like big restaurants). You can bargain if you like! Taiwanese people are all professional to bargain! Please correct my grammar and word and send to my mailbox if you can, please. If you have more question about Taiwan, please ask me, I'll glad to answer you. I'm not come to Y! Answer frequently. You can connect me via mail or IM: quatzrzpro#yahoo.com.tw (change # to @)or Yahoo Messenger in the same ID. Or MSN(Windows Live) Messenger in: dspr.pawf#msn.com . #รข†’@
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