International Culture

  • 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…

  • 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…