Despite not wanting summer to end, I was also really excited for the semester to start because I could start my internship. I applied for a medical company that helps their customers have a better time sleeping. My tasks include translating English user manuals into Chinese, reception work, participating in weekly meetings and presenting on sleep related topics, and shadowing my company when they frequently visit Taida Hospital. Overall, I really enjoy my internship and I believe that I am gaining valuable practice and experience for when I want to be a doctor. I also think it is really beneficial in learning different aspects of Chinese that I do not usually learn in school. For example, speaking to clients in formal Chinese and learning cultural etiquette is a very valuable skill to have. 

Overall, I am really enjoying my time in Taiwan. The connections and friendships that I have made will definitely stay with me for a lifetime. I also believe that my Chinese is improving in ways that I didn’t even expect. I believe that Flagship is an outstanding and memorable program, and the experiences are those that you can only encounter once in a lifetime.