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About us –p2
Welcome
We’re from Taiwan –p6 Host College : CSMU –p12 Accommodation –p13
Let's Experience
Academic Program –p15 Cultural Workshop –p19 Social Program –p20 Sight Seeing –p21 Schedule –p27
Reminder
Packing List –p28
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Contact Information –p29
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Adam
Chris
Zara
Melody
Joshua
Peter
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Yiting
David
Wesley
Steven
Ya-Wen
Ruby
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Wendy
Wen-Hsiu
Cliff
Jake
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Eric
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Climate Because of Taiwan’s dramatic topography the country’s climate varies considerably from one part of the island to another. In most places, typical daytime temperatures are 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit) and only slightly cooler at night.
Currency New Taiwan Dollar ฿1 = NT$1.09 €1 = NT$37.23 £1 = NT$47.35 US$1 = NT$32.28
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Notes are in denominations of NT$2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of NT$50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
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Voltage and Drinking water Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.
Type A(two flat pins)
Type B (North American Three Pin)
It is recommended to drink bottled water instead of tap water. Bottled water could be found in most of
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convenient stores and supermarkets.
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Internet Wi-Fi will be available in every Hotel we stayed. You can also bring your international SIM card if you wish to.
Transportation 1. Bus From the airport to our hotel, our private bus will be ready to give you a nice trip. Also that in Taichung city, you can own a free 8 km ride every time you get on a bus by using an easy card. 2. Taiwan High Speed Rail (HSR) HSR is the fastest transportation in Taiwan which only takes about an hour
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to travel from Taipei to Taichung. 3. Taipei Metro The most convenient transportation allows you to explore the Taipei city.
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About Taichung Taichung, in a key central Taiwan location, plays an essential role in both Taiwan's economic development and transportation systems. It is the hub for the five cities and counties in the central Taiwan region. Following the merger of Taichung city and county on December 25, 2010, Greater Taichung became third-largest among Taiwan's five special municipalities with a population of 2,720,000 people. Surrounded by the mountains and sea, it possesses the precious asset of rich cultures of numerous townships and districts. Thus, Taichung city has established an inclusive land,
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sea and air transportation network that is seamlessly connected to different parts of the city.
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Due to the shortage of dentists in post war era in Taiwan, Dr. Ju-Chuan Chou founded Chung Shan Dental Junior College, antecedent of Chung Shan Medical University, in 1960 with the purpose of training dentists. The demand for the institute to be elevated to the college level was growing with the time. In 2001, the institute was reorganized as Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU) For the past 50 years, Chung Shan has educated numerous outstanding graduates. They devoted mostly to AMSA CSMU
the medical care for societies all over the world.
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In Taichung —Chance Hotel Room type: double or triple room Nearby places: Taichung train station New era shopping mall Miyahara (a famous ice cream shop)
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Yi Zhong street (5 minutes by bus)
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In Taipei
—Space Inn (youth hostel)
Room type: 8/6 person a room Hotel facilities: laundry, lounge, game zone, kitchen Nearby places: Xi Men Ding (a famous tourist spot) President palace
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228 memorial park
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Medical Condition & Health Insurance
in Taiwan
According to National Geographic Magazine’s documentary in 2012, Taiwan’s medical quality is ranked number three worldwide and number one in Asia. Moreover, with our own health insurance system made provision by government, civilians are entitled to affordable medical help of average. However, there are also some difficulties we confront and struggle to solve, such as overworking of medical workers, abusing of medical resources etc. During the lecture given by Doctor Tsai, Ming-Che, the chairman of medicine department of CSMU, also a very experienced clinical surgeon,
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everyone is ensured not only to reflect on Taiwan’s medical condition and system but also to ponder on how to create a better environment for both medical workers and patients beyond borders.
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Chinese Medicine 101 Through the lecture we may understand deeper about acupuncture, cupping, acupoint, Chinese Herb Ointment and Chinese Herb Cuisine. Chinese medicine is originated in China from over thousands years ago. Nowadays, Chinese medicine is still practiced among Chinese society and some westerners, though it is regarded as the third oldest medicine system in the world. On contrary to modern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine holds a different perspective of human body. It values long term nursing to keep balance of yin and yang and also views human
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body as a unity but not separately as organs.
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During Chinese medicine 101 we will have a fundamental course on some most famous therapies of Chinese medicine. Also, we will get to practice by ourselves to experience these age-old therapies. As a result of emphasis on long term nursing, there is a lot of usage of Chines herbs in Chinese medicine. In Chinese herbs cuisine cooking course, we will learn to cook a popular Chinese herb dish known for high nutrition and is good for your health. Last but not least, there will going to be an ointment making course where we learn to make
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traditional Chinese ointment to relief muscle ache.
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Chung Shan Hospital Tour One of the features of medical universities in Taiwan is that almost every school has its own hospital and normally alongside campus, and Chung Shan Medical University has no exception. Established in 1966, Chung Shan University Hospital is now one of the biggest hospitals in Taichung city. In the hospital tour, we will also be introduced to one of the world’s most progressive technology, the Da Vinci Surgical System. It is famous for its various advantages compared to traditional surgery, including a smaller cut, lower infection rate, shorter extension of average surgery time, less occurrence of complications etc. We will also get the chance
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to actually watch it operating during a surgery.
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Shake your own Bubble Tea
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Sun cake baking
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Experience Chinese instrument
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Welcome Party Welcome party offers each of us an opportunity to understand deeper and wider about Taiwanese and Thai culture.
Visiting the capitol By touring around most of the famous and popular spots in Taipei, we can not only learn more about the enchanting Taiwanese culture, but also have lots of fun together. There’s no doubt that it will be a meaningful and memorable trip.
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Although we hate to say goodbye, we will definitely keep contact with each other in the future.
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Taichung Gao Mei Wetlands
Shimizu Ghost Cave
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Night scenes of Ao-Feng Mountain
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Dung-Hai University
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Yi Zhong Street
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The Fourth Credit Cooperative of Taichung
Chang Hua
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Lu Kang
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Taipei The National Palace Museum
Presidential Palace
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Tam Shui Old Street
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Ping Hsi Sky Lantern
Jiu Fen Old Street
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Shi Fen Waterfall
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Xiang Shan
Bei Tou Thermal Valley
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Shuinan Hole
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Airport Picking-up (Welcome!)
Strolling around Lu Kang old street
Dinner at Lu Kang
Visiting Tung-Hai University ( The Luce Chapel)
National Health Insurance in Taiwan/ Chung Shan Hospital Tour
Welcome Party! ( cultural performance)
Chinese Medicine : acupuncture, cupping, acupoint
DIY Taiwanese famous beverageBubble Tea / Yi-Zhong Street Night Market
Making Chinese Herb Cuisine
Sunset in Gao Mai wetlands / Night View on Ao-Feng Mountain
Flying sky lantern in Ping-Xi / Shi-Fen Waterfall
Exploring Jiu-Fen Old Street
5/27(Fri)
National Palace Museum
Bei-Tou Thermal Valley / Tam-Sui Old Street
Shi-Lin Night Market
5/28(Sat)
Treasure Hill Artist Village
Taipei 101& Xiang Shan Hiking Trail
Yong-Kang Street/ Farewell party!
5/29(Sun)
Presidential Palace / Liberty Square
Airport Seeing-off (Goodbye~)
5/22(Sun)
5/23(Mon)
5/24(Tue)
Introduction of Da Vinci Surgery
5/25(Wed)
DIY famous dessert in Taichung: Sun Cake
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(Transfer to Taipei) Huashan1914 5/26(Thurs) Creative Park
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PASSPORT, VISA(with extra copies) FLIGHT TICKETS IDENTIFICATION CARD(contains your basic info) CLOTHES For opening/farewell party Formal/semiformal shirts and pants/skirts casual shorts/pants/jeans/shirts Clothing as per your requirement SHOES, SANDALS, SLIPPERS PERSONAL TOILETRIES Toothbrush, Toothpaste Towel/Bath towel Hairbrush Razor Shampoo, Body wash, Soap, Conditioner INSURANCE PERSONAL MEDICINES ELSE
Mosquito repellent Hand sanitizer Deodorant Umbrella, Hats Cellphone charger
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The Executive Secretary of AMSA Taiwan
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e-mail : kjkaleo_no1@hotmail.com
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