We were treated like royalty on the first day of TUSA. We had an orientation in the morning where a few distinguished faculty members introduced themselves. Though dressed in suits and ties, they were actually quite funny in their speeches. During these introductions, there was a media crew taking pictures and video. Afterward they even … Continue reading
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Want to come upstairs? ;)
My roommate Jocelyn and I got assigned to the ninth floor of the Cheng-Yeh Dormitory. The building is co-ed as a whole but there are separate towers for boys and girls. We are not allowed to go up the tower of the opposite gender, and there’s a security guard watching the elevators to make sure … Continue reading
Directions to Taiwan in 20 steps
Step 1: Take a photo on your staircase. Step 2: Recognize the irony of United showing a documentary on boredom during a five-hour flight. Step 3: Observe this unique, airplane bathroom wallpaper. Step 4: Hypothesize why fedoras are so popular in Los Angles. Step 5: Leisurely eat Caesar salad because you have plenty of time. … Continue reading
My first post: pre-Taiwan
I’m Allison. And this summer I’m learning Mandarin. Hence, Mandarin Allison was conceived at 12:27 a.m. on June 25, 2013. Remember that face. She will be an international reporter one day. She was one of the 36 students picked for the TUSA (Taiwan United States Sister Relations Alliance) Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program. And one of … Continue reading
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