A Trip to Taiwan
Hello, my name is Tiffany Smith. I am a transfer student from Mississippi Valley State University. I am classified as a junior and my major is Speech. I have always had an interest in foreign cultures. In high school, I studied Spanish for two semesters and it was an enriching experience. I have learned many aspects of Spanish culture consisting of language, food, clothing and history.
Learning Spanish has been beneficial to me in numerous ways. First it has enabled me to converse with a different culture. Secondly it has prepared me for situations where I may need to know Spanish. And finally it has enabled me to assist people of Spanish culture. For example my occupation is very diverse and requires employees to be bilingual. My ability to speak Spanish allows me to assist customers. Learning Spanish has also helped me to appreciate Spanish culture.
I am currently studying my second language which is Chinese. I have recently completed my first semester of Chinese and I am proud to say that I received a final grade of and A. I am very interested in Chinese culture and it has always been my dream at travel to an Asian country.
I love everything about Chinese culture from the food, fashion, language, history, movies, different styles of fighting, healing methods and celebrations. Throughout the years through books and television I have admired Asian countries. I think Asian countries are very beautiful and artistic. I find Asian architecture amazing.
I grew an interest in Taiwan while watching my favorite television show Americas Next Top Model. During an episode of Americas Next Top Model the models traveled to Taiwan. I was very impressed by what I had seen of Taiwan on the show. I thought Taiwan was one of the most beautiful countries I had ever seen on television. I was astonished by the culture, fashion and architecture. While watching