Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei offers small classes, rigorous curriculum, and total immersion in an environment that is both modern and classical

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Location

Taipei is Taiwan’s economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance.

A skyscraper formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, Taipei 101 is located in the Xinyi District of Taipei

Architecture

Formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, Taipei 101 is located in the Xinyi District of Taipei. A district known to be a commercial area and home to many restaurants, shops, and nightclubs.

Two women look at a bowl while one of the women stirs with a large wooden stick.

Culture

Heavily influenced by both Chinese and Western traditions, Taipei is a multicultural city that prides itself on its openness. Taiwan is renowned for its fascinating blend of traditional and modern culture.

“Taipei is a wonderful sensory experience full of smells and sounds which offer an unparalleled quality of life. Nowhere else is transportation this efficient and delicacies this ubiquitous and affordable.”

Program Characteristics

The fall semester takes place early August to late November. The spring semester takes place early February to early June.

Cumulative GPA – 2.5

Soka students will be studying at the International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) attached the top university in Taiwan – National Taiwan University. ICLP was established in 1962 to cater to the needs of Stanford University students for Chinese Language Studies.

Total immersion environment with language pledge. Students speak exclusively in Chinese at all times, both in the classroom and within the ICLP area. Potential internship opportunities.

Homestay is most popular for this program. Students who choose an apartment will have a unit with one single bed or two beds (with a roommate) and suite bathroom.

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