Oct 15, 2023
Back in middle school, one of my nicknames was “Mrs. Fatty”. I had to live with that nickname for two years, and nobody ever cared that this might hurt me in any way. As I am familiar with both western and Taiwanese media, something that bothers me is that western...
Oct 15, 2023
Exams, grades, and cram schools make up Taiwanese students’ everyday lives. My classmates and I are constantly sleep-deprived from memorizing Chinese poetry. Teachers are training us to memorize everything and work for high scores. However, being a test-taking machine...
Dec 7, 2022
If I asked you to name a few racist countries, what would you say? Perhaps the United States, Japan, or Qatar would make your list. I can’t be sure of what you’d answer, but Taiwan probably wouldn’t pop up in your mind. While Taiwan is definitely more racist than you...
Nov 1, 2022
Cycling is my passion. It allows me to connect with others, trains my stamina, and is a way to relax and blow off steam. I always look forward to visiting new places on my bike, and one of my most exciting trips was biking around my beautiful homeland: Taiwan. When I...
Jun 29, 2022
Taipei’s riverside parks are heaven for bicycle riders. Most parks have well-planned riverside bike routes, many YouBike stations, and famous landmarks along the paths. Regardless if riders want rigorous bike training or a relaxing bike trip, Taipei is a convenient...
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