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The more meaningful moments were spent at our second homestay with the Bunon tribe after dinner. It felt like that time allowed me and others to bond with each other and the people in the local village.

Zach B.Taiwan Summer

Taiwan

Mandarin Language Intensive

A 2-Week Summer Abroad Program

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Improve your Mandarin language skills through small group classes, carefully selected homestays, and community engagement while experiencing the rich cultural traditions that thrive in Taiwan. For students excited to explore their Mandarin in a new context while enjoying amazing food and culture.

summer
Jul 15 - Jul 28, 2025
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The most powerful aspects were the incredibly simple things. These moments are what make Dragons special because in order to really experience these simple and profound things, one needs to do exactly as a Dragons student or instructor does: step out of the ideal and into the real.

Ava W.Dragons Alumni

Taiwan

Reenvisioning Entrepreneurship

A 3-Week Summer Abroad Program

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Delve into a selected area of interest within Asia's professional landscape, gaining firsthand experience in how organizations operate in this dynamic region. For students interested in practical experience, adding to their career portfolio, and broadening their global perspective.

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Jun 28 - Jul 18, 2025
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