It’s pretty well known at NWS that I’m a seasoned world traveler, and even before spring break my Chinese 3 and 4 classes have been practicing a tricky grammar pattern where I’ve used “I’ve been everywhere!” as a sample of this phrasing. That being said, this small island of Taiwan is actually my favorite place to…
Hello families, parents and faculty! It is nearly midnight here in Taiwan and I just can’t sleep. Partly because I had to post six blog entries, partly because I have a digital mountain of homework and projects I need to grade (because I won’t be able to do it on Friday — that’s for sleeping…
Note: There isn’t much that I won’t miss from Taiwan, but Kane beautifully captures one thing that we will all be glad to escape: The 90 degree 90% humidity weather (Oh! and the mosquitos)! Hello to everyone at home, as the group’s last full day in Taiwan comes to a close I would like to…
Note: In Renzo’s post, you will see that he starts of by saying, “After a day of activities”. Well, perhaps it’s just modesty, but we all got to create our own tea (from tea leaves to rolling to fermentation to drying). Our guide judged all 19 samples and guess who won? None other than Renzo!…
Note: While Lucca’s reflection highlights the activities we did on Day 10, Lucca really does a great job thinking more about what was gained by his experiences in Taiwan (both physical and nonphysical) This trip to Taiwan has been a magical experience for me. We were gone for more than a week and yet it…
Note: Jose and Jason chose to write on the same topic, our interaction with CNASH. The experience apparently has left quite the impression on these two students. Enjoy! Today we spent some time at CNASH. we were greeted with a ceremony where they did some performances like a marching band and a dancing group. After…
Note: As we waved good bye to Taipei, we begin our new adventures in Puli. Jason reports first with our experiences with our local partner school, CNASH – The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chi Nan University https://www.pshs.ntct.edu.tw/home Today, we visited CNASH, our partner school in Taichung, which provided a wonderful experience. Upon entering…
Reflections from a first time trip leader. Steps…delicious food…rain…humidity…bubble tea…dumplings….fried chicken…hot pot…god mine museum…tea…palace arts…temple… squat toilets…exchange…mosquitos…foot massages…majestic monuments…hills, mountains and bodies of water…hospitality … amazing fellow travelers and coplanner…2 more days That’s the short hand version. It’s hard to write cohesively because of all the experiences I’ve had so far. I am impressed at…
Note: A little out of order here as Danny was only able to get his blog post on his visit to Taipei 101 (day 7 – the free day) while we were in Puli (day 8). No matter! Some of the pictures that Danny took while at the popular tourist destination are quite stunning. Enjoy!…
Note: With over 15,000 temples in Taiwan, religion plays a big role in modern day life in Taiwan. On this trip, we visited a Confucian Temple in Yuanshan district, Changu Taoist Temple in Sanxia, and now, the Chung Tai Chan Buddhist Temple in Puli. Please enjoy Leo’s reflections on what we saw. Today, we went…
The Northwest School
Each year, The Northwest School offers students the opportunity to take part in one of its international trips — two-week long immersive experiences to improve language fluency, experience local culture and study the history of the region.
