I have come to the finale of my adventure as a student in Taiwan, the question is what have I learnt? And indeed, what have I taken from my year in Taiwan? Well, to answer that question, a great deal
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Reflections
Unique things in Taiwan
Seeing as my time here is now coming to an end I have decided to make this blog post about weird things that are very unique to Taiwan or at least I find them unique to Taiwan or at least
Read moreTop 10 tips for a year at Penn State
When you first turn up, Penn State can be slightly overwhelming, with its uniform of navy and white and the chants of “We are” being taught religiously to all the international students. But you quickly settle in, with classes and
Read moreEarthquakes
So, Earthquakes, they are kind of a thing that can happen. More specifically Earthquakes are ‘a thing that can happen’ quite a lot in Taiwan, in fact Earthquakes are considered a pretty common feature of Taiwan. Now if you are
Read moreHow Vietnam nearly Turned me into a Pirate
Before I embark on describing unto you the tall tale of woe that was my holiday in Vietnam, it is first important to provide you with some background surrounding the events of this expedition. For starters, something semi-important to know
Read moreHey guys, just to let you know there’s beer up on the roof…
Much like Hong Kong, before visiting I was pretty apprehensive about what I would find when I went there. No amount of googling was enough to reassure me, and despite all the snooping I’d done on the net, I still
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