Taiwan Tech Trek TTT. Week 3 (7/17~7/23)The internship has been interesting. We continue to work on our survey and contact companies. I think in a way, it was great to practice my communication skill but at the same time it is also frustrating simply becase it is really time consuming and a lot of companies are not willing to help. At any rate, I am still keeping my faith up for a meaningful result when it is all over. The Yi-Lan trip was interesting and fun. It was really nice to see most of other fellow TTT'ers as well as lovely peer counselors. It is amazing how a lot of us really bonded during the first week. I just feel that the friendship we've shared will last for a long time. I have some pictures posted, since my digital camera was not on its best behavior, but I did manage to have taken pictures with other people. Go to this site and take a look: | |
Taiwan Tech Trek TTT. Week 1 & 2 (7/1~7/16)The first two weeks of internship has been mostly trying to become familiarized with the office as well as become familiar with the city of Hsin-Chu. We did not have too much work until the end of this week (Week 2) Our project will be survey and accounting and its impact to the Hsin-Chu Science Park. Due to the nature of the project, I cannot go to specific details about the project on my blog, but if you see me in person. Hopefully, this will provide a really good opportunity for me both education as well as career searching.Life after work has been relatively steady, mostly just dinner, workout (weather permitting), chat with other fellow TTT'ers, shower, read and rest. Usually I wake up around 7:10am in order to get ready for breakfast and take the bus at 8:20am. The normal work out usually is 8:30am-5:30pm, depends on the time you arrived to work. In addition, we also have 1.5 hours for lunch break. Sort of miss the good weather in The Bay Area. I am really looking forward to the Weekend Trip to I-Lan next weekend. If anyone from TTT Group 8 is reading this blog,.... Hi everyone! I hope your internships are going well so far! Just want to say What Up!!!!!!! | |
Taiwan Tech Trek TTT. Week 1. Part 3 (6/25~7/1)We had a lot of workshops and visits, some are better than the others. I'll pick out the mmorable ones..... In Kaoshiung, we visited China Steel Company and China Ship Building Company. It was amazing watching a new ship being built. On average, it takes 4 years to build a ship. It really is a challenging job. Another amazing site I saw was the crane that was about 10 story high! If you see it from the bus, it does not seem tall to you, but if you actually stood under the crane and look up, it would take your breath away. In Tai-Chung, we visited 921 Earthquake Museum. It was made from a school that was badly damaged from the earthquake. There were exhibits that had pictures of damages around the island. It was a rather dramatic site to see, and it sure brought tears to my eyes. Also, there was an outdoor track that has been lifted to at least 6 ft. above the ground. It reminded me to not to mess with mother nature. In Taipei, we attended the International Night and met the President of Taiwan. The president seemed similar as he did on TV, but he seems like a nice fellow. I had a really good angle so I got a pretty good look at Mr. Chen. So there...... That's another one of my Once In a Life Time Moments. | |
Taiwan Tech Trek TTT. Week 1. Part 2 (6/25~7/1)Let's talk about housing..... In Kaoshiung, we stayed at Kaoshiung Hospitality College. The facility is nice for the most part. I like their advanced keyless entry scan system. Their food is pretty good. Besides, since it is a hospitality college, we even get to be a chef for one afternoon. We made TM, N, and ʦ̯! So remember, if Paul can cook, so can you! In Hsin-Chu, we stayed at Forte Hotel, the facility was Business Class, so it was REALLY nice and comfortable. Since we only stayed for one night, I did not have the chance to use all of their facilities. In Taipei, although I have the option of staying home, but I choose to stay with the group at Fortuna Hotel nearby. I remembered my relatives had several dinner and lunch gatherings there back in the days. Since my internship is in Hisn-Chu, the dorm is NTHU (National Tsing-Hua University). I will be there until 8/18 and you are welcomed to visit me. | |
Taiwan Tech Trek TTT. Week 1. Part 1(6/25~7/1)The TTT program has started this week. Although it was just an orientation week, but I visited more places compared to the previous times I visited Taiwan. I've met a lot of people, saw lots of famous CEOs, officials, including the president of Taiwan, Ah-Bien (Mr. Chen Shui-Bien) Since the entire program has around 300 interns plus 20~30 team leaders and staff members, there were total of 32 groups and we had 8 buses. and Our bus, Bus 2, consisted of Group 6~8. Although everyone seemed really nice, but I did not have a chance to meet with every single one of them. We took pictures, as well as on-board Kareoke. It was a really fun experience. The people in my group, Group 8, has been really nice! People came from U.S., Canada, and Germany. Our group leader, Mei, is just a sweetheart! She was really caring, helpful, funny, and was really easy to get along with. Since I have never lived in a dorm or travelled with a group (besides the trips with MSF) It was a really great opportunity for me to really be independent, and socializable; I realized I have became really quiet in recent months due to unknown reasons. So, I know you've been wondering, so I'll answer your questions...... 1. Yes, I have met a lot of people! 2. I will stay in Taiwan until the end of August. 3. I will be in Hsin-Chu and maybe Taipei on weekends. 4. Have I met somebody that I may be interested?..... Hmmmm......, it's a secret at this point..... | |
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