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From Jonathan - May 29
We had an entire day of activities scheduled today because it was our last chance to spend time with our instructors and our tour guide, John.
The day began with us visiting the Tapei Zoo and seeing all the attractions it had to offer. I'm not sure why, but for some reason panda bears are overwhelmingly popular in Taiwan.
There was an outrageously long line to see the pandas even though people were only allowed to view them for a few seconds.
They were the main attraction so people came from far and near to see them. It was a nice experience. After the zoo, we went to sing karoake. It was probably one of the most fun experiences I've had since being in Taiwan.
We began by singing a song by a popular Taiwanese artist named Jay Chou and after that the songs just kept coming. Everyone picked songs that they liked and performed them for the group. The songs ranged from "Barbie Girl" by Aqua to "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. We all had such a GREAT time that we didn't want to leave once our time was up. Finally, we went to a Japanese restaurant to have dinner. We all talked, joked, and laughed until it was time to say our goodbyes. This Friday was one of the most enjoyable and fun-filled days I have had in Taiwan.
The day began with us visiting the Tapei Zoo and seeing all the attractions it had to offer. I'm not sure why, but for some reason panda bears are overwhelmingly popular in Taiwan.
There was an outrageously long line to see the pandas even though people were only allowed to view them for a few seconds.
They were the main attraction so people came from far and near to see them. It was a nice experience. After the zoo, we went to sing karoake. It was probably one of the most fun experiences I've had since being in Taiwan.
We began by singing a song by a popular Taiwanese artist named Jay Chou and after that the songs just kept coming. Everyone picked songs that they liked and performed them for the group. The songs ranged from "Barbie Girl" by Aqua to "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. We all had such a GREAT time that we didn't want to leave once our time was up. Finally, we went to a Japanese restaurant to have dinner. We all talked, joked, and laughed until it was time to say our goodbyes. This Friday was one of the most enjoyable and fun-filled days I have had in Taiwan.
From Courtney - May 26
Today is basically the last day of class before our big test.
We reviewed the material that would be on the final exam. I really enjoyed both class sessions because it tested my knowledge and how much I knew.
My vocabulary has increased tremendously. I love the fact that I can understand most Taiwanese people when they are engaging in conversations. Maybe I can't understand every single word, but I do understand bits and pieces! I expect nothing less than a B+ on this exam because I have familiarized myself with enough vocabulary and I am comfortable with what I know. We also had a small study session today, which makes me even more confident. As Sunday draws near I become a little sad because I will be leaving Taiwan.
My experience here has been so great that I do not want to go back home. I would love to come back again. I will truly miss the people I have met and I won't forget the wonderful places I have been.
This trip has truly been a blessing to me because not everyone has this opportunity given to them.
We reviewed the material that would be on the final exam. I really enjoyed both class sessions because it tested my knowledge and how much I knew.
My vocabulary has increased tremendously. I love the fact that I can understand most Taiwanese people when they are engaging in conversations. Maybe I can't understand every single word, but I do understand bits and pieces! I expect nothing less than a B+ on this exam because I have familiarized myself with enough vocabulary and I am comfortable with what I know. We also had a small study session today, which makes me even more confident. As Sunday draws near I become a little sad because I will be leaving Taiwan.
My experience here has been so great that I do not want to go back home. I would love to come back again. I will truly miss the people I have met and I won't forget the wonderful places I have been.
This trip has truly been a blessing to me because not everyone has this opportunity given to them.
From Jonathan - May 31
Well today marked the ending of our journey in Taiwan.
The majority of it was spent packing and preparing for our departure. It was sad to think of all the people we had met and grown so close with in our short time being here. Hopefully we will be able to keep in contact with them. I, and I'm pretty sure my classmates, would like to thank everyone who we have come in contact with and that have taught us so much; all the staff at Fu Jen University who worked so hard to accommodate us and enrich our learning experience, our guide, John, who made himself available whenever we needed him, and most importantly thanks to Chen Laoshi (Ms. Piletz) because without her great ability to persuade people, I would have missed out on this life changing experience.
I didn't think in my wildest dreams I would ever leave the country. Matter of fact, I didn't want to but Chen Laoshi (Ms. Piletz) did her best to convince me it was worth it and, I have to admit, she was right.
So thanks again to everyone in Taiwan and back home at Jackson State University who made this journey possible because it has benefitted me beyond measure.
The majority of it was spent packing and preparing for our departure. It was sad to think of all the people we had met and grown so close with in our short time being here. Hopefully we will be able to keep in contact with them. I, and I'm pretty sure my classmates, would like to thank everyone who we have come in contact with and that have taught us so much; all the staff at Fu Jen University who worked so hard to accommodate us and enrich our learning experience, our guide, John, who made himself available whenever we needed him, and most importantly thanks to Chen Laoshi (Ms. Piletz) because without her great ability to persuade people, I would have missed out on this life changing experience.
I didn't think in my wildest dreams I would ever leave the country. Matter of fact, I didn't want to but Chen Laoshi (Ms. Piletz) did her best to convince me it was worth it and, I have to admit, she was right.
So thanks again to everyone in Taiwan and back home at Jackson State University who made this journey possible because it has benefitted me beyond measure.
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