Global Cultures

  • Party Person, Nature Lover, or Homebody?

    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…

  • Rain vs Plans: How Daily Lives Differ in Taiwan vs The Netherlands

    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…

  • Don’t Whistle Indoors! Slavic Superstitions You Should Know

    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…

  • Taiwan vs The Netherlands: Where would you live?

    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”…

  • Germany vs China: 4 Cultural Differences That Will Surprise You

    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…

  • The Check, Please! A Guide to Splitting the Bill in Four Cultures

    By: Vedant Talekar. Image generated by Gemini AI The meal is finished, the conversation is winding down, and then the waiter places that small black folder in the centre of the table. What happens next depends entirely on where you are in the world. Having grown up in China, moved to the Netherlands for…