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How to make the most out of your (exchange) student life in Taiwan as a European student! By: Sharon Huang Are you a party person, a nature lover, or a homebody? Not sure? No worries, Taiwan’s got ‘em all. Let’s dive in with a Taiwanese local student to find out how to live there…
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by Alexander Bernhardt It’s that time of year once more—the pinnacle of the Christian liturgical calendar, when the resurrection of Jesus Christ is joyously commemorated. Eastertide unites believers across denominations, whether Catholic, Syrian Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, or Protestant, in a shared celebration of hope and renewal. Although it unites all Christians in…
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By: Lucius Nackmayr If football is a language, then England and Germany speak it completely differently. Both may speak the same language, but yet can barely understand one another. From chants to stadium etiquette to emotional expression, the football cultures of these two footballing giants are as distinct as a rainy night in Stoke…
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Image generated by Gemini AI By Vedant Talekar · March 26, 2026 How you address people in professional and academic settings reveals a lot about a culture’s relationship with hierarchy. From the classroom to the office, expectations around formality vary significantly across the Netherlands, Germany, the USA, and China. Here’s what to expect in…
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By Denis Lu Flat, wet, and absolutely overrun with bicycles, the Netherlands is one of Europe’s most charming destinations. Here’s what you actually need to know before you land, so you don’t spend your first afternoon being mowed down by a silent cyclist or fined for forgetting to tap out of the train. Netherlands…
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You wake up, check the weather, and it’s pouring outside. Do you cancel your plans, or do you simply grab a jacket and head out? It might seem like a small decision, but across cultures, this reveals something deeper about how people approach daily life. Comparing Taiwan and the Netherlands, the difference isn’t just…
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by Alexander Bernhardt Have you ever wondered why your Slavic friend knocks on wood three times after mentioning something positive? Yes? Then this blog will provide all the answers you need about Slavic superstitions. First of all, why do Slavs and people from Eastern Europe believe in superstitions? Why are superstitions so much more…
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By: Sharon Huang Imagine being stuck in a life simulation game where you are forced to choose between two servers, which would you choose? Server 1: The Netherlands Server 2: Taiwan Before making a decision, here is some societal information you should know… When Food is Giving “Survival” or “Pleasure” What’s your “food style”…
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By Denis Lu From communication style to work culture and food, a clear comparison of everyday life in Germany and China German town square + Chinese night marketPhoto: Various photographers (n.d.). Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/FTsklG77_CU | https://unsplash.com/photos/F3RtJlKR2aY Two Cultures, One World: An Introduction Imagine moving from a quiet German town where shops close early on Sundays…