College Study Abroad Blog

By Chester Chou (Program Manager Taipei) On March 23rd, 2024, CIEE Taipei led Spring-term students on an unforgettable cultural excursion to the renowned National Palace Museum. Situated in Taipei, the... keep reading

By Chester Chou (Program Manager Taipei) The Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. The origins of the Lantern Festival can be traced back over 2,000... keep reading

By Brenna Tosh (2024 J-term student in Taipei) My CIEE experience in Taiwan was transformational. I seriously encourage anyone considering one of their programs to take the leap of faith... keep reading

By Chester Chou (Program Manager Taipei) Serene Beginnings: Embracing Taipei's Tranquility and Affordability I enjoyed the tranquility, affordability, and unhurried pace of my small-town upbringing. Initially hesitant about working and... keep reading

EAT Beef noodles ( niúròu miàn) are so popular in Taipei that the city holds an annual Beef Noodle Festival where chefs compete to earn the title of “the best... keep reading

Written by Margaret Barr-Forget As of this Wednesday I will have officially been in Taiwan for two months, which to me is crazy because it feels like it’s been both... keep reading

Written by Andrew Maxey On the night of October 25th, current and former CIEE students, cultural ambassadors, staff, and supporters gathered for a banquet in the Taipei World Trade Center... keep reading

While studying abroad in Taiwan, the most special tradition I experienced was the Mazu Festival. This festival is a pilgrimage that can last over a week, celebrating the Buddhist Goddess... keep reading

Welcome Back to CIEE Taipei! As everyone can see, the students are digging into the newly arrived Spring spirit. Here are words from one of our ambassadors on the newly... keep reading

The Fall semester in Taipei is almost halfway through and our students have already done so much! Enjoy words from the students themselves, and pictures from our various travels and... keep reading

Mid-Terms are around the corner but CIEE students are still living it up in this Spring Semester Update! Abigail This month, my classmates and I participated in a scavenger hunt... keep reading

Welcome back to CIEE Taipei! Spring is fast arriving and a new semester has begun. The weather is thankfully warming up a bit, but with Spring comes showers. After arriving... keep reading