Culinary Arts & Culture
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
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Network
Meet new friends and professional writers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Master literary techniques, refine your creative process, and build a standout writing portfolio.
The Destination
Welcome to Taipei, where street eats and sweet treats fill day and night food markets!
Located at the northern tip of Taiwan, Taipei is a vibrant capital where modern energy meets deep tradition. Founded in the early 1700s by Chinese settlers, the city now blends futuristic architecture with gorgeous green spaces like the Taipei Botanical Garden.
In Taipei, you’ll feel like a local teen, meeting friends in cozy cafés, snapping photos by colorful murals, and enjoying a city that invites you in. Neighborhoods pulse with food, music, and youth culture from morning to night. Street food like gua bao, oyster omelets, and pepper buns bursts with flavor and bubble tea waffles and mango shaved ice add a sweet touch. Underground malls offer trendsetting fashion, quirky shops, and playful arcades. Photo sticker booths are still a teen favorite!
Located along the Tamsui River and just 15 miles from the Pacific, Taipei is surrounded by mountains and beaches. Beyond the city lights, Dadaocheng’s colonial streets and incense-filled temples offer a peaceful atmosphere. Hike Elephant Mountain for sweeping views of Taipei 101, the city’s famous skyscraper!
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
Just Imagine all the fun you'll have!
- Step into the past with a visit to Longshan Temple and the nearby Bopiliao Historic Block, where centuries-old architecture tells Taipei’s story.
- Roll up your sleeves at a pineapple cake DIY workshop, crafting the island’s iconic treat with your own hands.
- Try your hand at a Chinese calligraphy workshop and experience the beauty and discipline of this ancient art form.
- Check out the treasures from dynasties past at the National Palace Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese artifacts.
- Hike up Magic Noodle Mountain for a taste of local legends, and maybe even discover the secret behind its name.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,650 |
| Total Fees | $6,650 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,650 |
| Total Fees | $6,650 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Katherina Lee
Center Director
Katherina holds an M.S. in Information Studies and is currently pursuing an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration. She boasts a diverse academic background and a fervent dedication to international education...
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
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