In Taiwan, the students enjoyed the view of the capital city at Taipei 101 and visited several markets such as Raohe night market and Ximending shopping street. They also hiked around Shifen waterfall and released lanterns with wishes for good luck at Shifen Old Street. They learned how to make traditional Taiwanese pineapple cakes at the Taiwanese Nougat Museum.

On the last day of their trip, they visited the active volcano at Yangmingshan National Park and made ceramic plates at Yingee Old Street.

This trip encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones, opened their eyes to new cultures and experience, and taught them skills in independence, communication, and responsibility. They ended the trip with many valuable memories, experiences, and skills that will hopefully last them a lifetime.

Special appreciation goes out to Mrs. Lee, chairwoman, for organizing the trip and itinerary, and to the chaperones for taking care of the students throughout the trip.

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From October 16th to 28th, 12 Wells students attended a university level International High School Engineering Camp. The event was graciously hosted by National Taiwan University. Throughout the two week experience, students received lectures and hands on experience in fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Ocean Engineering. Students constructed miniature versions of solar panel operated cars and built small wooden bridges and ships as part of their exposure to the fields.

Along with the university immersion experience, NTU also provided cultural tours for our students. Our Wells participants visited various locations and sights in Taipei and Yilan such as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the National Center for Traditional Arts. Stay tuned for the next round of applications for this program if you are interested in an opportunity to learn more about National Taiwan University or the field of engineering.

Author: Dr. Peng

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