This document provides information about volunteering in Taiwan through AIESEC. It includes facts about Taiwan's capital, population, languages, religions, time zone, weather, currency and main cities. It also describes several volunteer exchange projects in Taiwan, including "Dream Beyond Language" which involves teaching English to students, and "Camp and Conference" which involves creating empowerment sessions for a summer camp. The document shares stories from past exchange participants who found the experience enhanced their independence and cultural appreciation. Interested individuals can book a Skype interview by clicking a provided link.

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TAIWAN
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2. Fun Facts
Capital- 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 in
coins. (AUS $1 = NT $30.18)
Find out more
about Taiwan
HERE!

3. 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!

4. Main Cities- Taipei
Taipei 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

5. 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.

6. See what an AIESEC Exchange is like in Taiwan HERE!

7. Culture- Recommended Cuisine
Oyster omelet
(Potato
flour, oysters, vegetable
s, 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!

8. Hear about another EP‟s experience in Taiwan HERE!
Listen to an EP‟s Exchange experience in Taiwan HERE!

9. Visa Requirements
All EP’s should apply for a Tourist Visa ONLY
Please confirm the Visa you require with
your TN Manager (contact you have in
Taiwan) before you apply for any Visa.

10. “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 weeks
Issue: 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!

11. “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

12. “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 weeks
Issue: 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 EP‟s
Experience in
Taiwan
HERE!

13. “Camp and Conference”- Job Description
Job Description 1 EP’s will work with 5-15 other EP‟s from around the world
Job 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

14. EP Story- Star
Star Kost, AIESEC Curtin
AIESEC 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!”

15. Priscilla Woo, AIESEC Monash
One 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!"
EP Story- Priscilla

16. …Interested in going on Exchange to Taiwan?
…Interested in Applying for any of these Projects?
Book a time for YOUR Skype Interview NOW
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