Taiwan Exchange: Actually Pretty Rough, NGL.
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The most heart-wrenching part of ending an exchange program and returning home is the realization that it is almost impossible to revisit those special memories.
- There will be so many things you miss:
- The wind,
- The rain,
- Mountain views and vast oceans,
- The entire experience.
- It feels like no second chance will ever be given to relive this one.
An exchange in Taiwan feels as if it was a grand but short-lived dream.
- It's reminiscent of carefree childhood days, with vague memories of people and events.
- Walking through bustling streets filled with old buildings, you may find the Taiwanese traditional script (different from simplified Chinese used on the大陸) beautifully preserved. Luscious green canopies hang over the rooftops, and moss quietly climbs up the weathered white walls. Laughter and the warm glow of sunshine fill your every step.
Why is this called a dream?
- Because the dream cannot be continued, nor can one return.
- Many nights after going to bed, I am haunted by an echo of waves crashing against Hualien's Qingshui Cliff (a cliff beside a breathtaking sea view), their fresh, fierce sounds. When will I be able to see this sight in person again? Thinking about it keeps me tossing and turning at night.
Important Reminder!The most unique (and also disheartening) aspect of studying abroad in Taiwan is:
You may gain nothing more than a non-renewable "one-off ticket"
If you have the opportunity, make full use of each precious moment!#Taiwan #ExchangeStudent #TaiwanExchangeStudent #TaiwanTravel
翻译优化：
The most heart-wrenching part of concluding an exchange program and returning home is the realization that revisiting those cherished moments becomes virtually impossible.
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Among the things you'll miss are:
- The gentle wind,
- The rainfall,
- Majestic mountains and boundless oceans,
- All there is to remember.
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A second chance to immerse yourself in the experience seems improbable.
An exchange in Taiwan feels like an enchanting yet ephemeral dream.
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Filled with nostalgic reminiscences of innocent, carefree times,
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Roaming the historic streets dotted with well-preserved Taiwanese traditional characters different from simplified Chinese used on the mainland, lush greenery blankets the rooftops while moss stealthily climbs up the weathered white walls.
Why, then, is this called a dream?
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Because it ceases after being lived once, with no hope of reliving it again.
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Numerous nights spent closing my eyes bring back the soothing ocean waves at the Hualien's Qingshui Cliff, a seaside cliff famed for its stunning aesthetics. When will I ever see such a magnificent sight again? Recalling this keeps me restless throughout the night.
Special Note: Studying abroad in Taiwan brings with it a dual-edged uniqueness—joy and regret.You get handed with a non-renewable "single-entry pass"
.Seize each memorable moment should you get the opportunity ever!
#Taiwan #ExchangeStudent #TaiwanExchangeStudent #TaiwanTravel
- There will be so many things you miss:
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Thinking of taking a trip there.
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Mainland residents can't go. Why else do you think I'd be so keen on it?
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Whenever I see articles like this, I realize how lucky I am to be living in what's a dream destination for others.
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Hahahaha! Sometimes when I see Taiwanese people complaining about their home, I just think: What are they on about? They have no idea how lucky they are!
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I once got a single-entry pass, and with it, I found what seemed like a permanent one. Holding onto that, I went through two years of being young, reckless, and naive. After a lot of twists and turns, I let go of that permanent pass. Now, that place, that pass... it all just feels like a dream.
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Oh, is it that much fun? Guess I'll just head downstairs then.
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Is this the domestic version of 'a year for a UK master's, a lifetime of love for Britain'?
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You little rascal! I'm gonna get a van full of 'bread men' to sort you out!
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I've been to Taiwan three times, covering the north, central, and south. Planning to go again after I finish my project at the end of this year. Beautiful scenery, friendly people – it's an absolutely stunning place.
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This place is gorgeous! Where is it? It looks a bit like Taichung.
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Can't sleep? Have some Thai 'sleep aid candy.' That's being a bit melodramatic and over-the-top.
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Any brands to recommend? I genuinely can't sleep.
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I love Yilan's coastline the most; it has a kind of rugged beauty. All the best.
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I was just about to tease you, but then I remembered: that year you spent on exchange there was the freest and happiest time of my life, a time I can never go back to.
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I'm still going through withdrawal.
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I went on exchange in 2015, and to this day, it feels like the purest and most wonderful time of my life. I just hope that when I go back, everything I remember is still the same.
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How good is it? Can you tell us more?