In case you are wondering, my name is Gabriel Harris and I will be traveling to Taiwan for two months to study Chinese. Also in case you were wondering even further why I chose Taiwan, then I will tell you. It was simply on a whim really. I had been thinking about studying abroad when I received an endorsement to try it after my first year of school when I wasn't expected to land an internship. So I searched around and this program happened to land in my email. It looked like a great opportunity until I realized that in Taiwan there is a Taiwanese dialect as well as the use of traditional character system (Traditional v. Simplified). However, I learned that the program was for simplified character classes and that the differences in speech would be common even in many places in mainland China. I ended up being convinced by friends and professors that I could survive for two months in Taiwan.
Through this blog, I will be introducing many different aspects of Taiwanese culture. I will be taking a plethora of pictures and given recounts of all my different experiences. I know the title is Lost in Taipei, but be sure that I will venture forth from the safe confines of the city to explore all this wonderful place has to offer. So I really hope that you will enjoy this experience as much as I will.
Please feel free to comment and make suggestions as well. I will be checking this about everyday, so if you want to see something or hear about something ask away!
