STEER Taiwan

Exploring the Cultural Splendor of Taiwan!

What is STEER?

The NUS Study Trips for Engagement and EnRichment (STEER) is a programme designed to familiarise students with the diverse socio‐cultural‐political‐economic environments of newly emerging markets through a mix of classroom‐based learning and experiential site visits. Inaugurated in December 2010, STEER has brought our students to Brazil, Costa Rica, China, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Oman, Panama, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Viet Nam.

What is STEER Taiwan?

風土人情 (feng tu ren qing) – A Chinese idiom used to describe the local customs and practices of a region. Join us this December to explore the feng tu ren qing of Taiwan!

An industrial powerhouse, Taiwan was referred to as one of the “Four Asian Economic Tigers”. During the period from 1960s to the 1990s, this newly industrialising economy saw many social and cultural transformations – including the flourishing and export of its culture – pop music, TV drama series, bubble tea and street foods. All these developments took place against a backdrop of strong adherence to local customs and religious practices of the land, and an increasing interest in the culture of its indigenous tribes.

This STEER Taiwan programme will take you on a journey to explore – consumer, food, convenience store, youth, Chinese and tribal related – cultures. Immerse yourself in the history and folklore of this region through academic programmes and exciting out-of-classroom activities. Visit inspiring business organisations. Meet and interact with university students from universities in Taiwan.

When and Where?

Date: 10 – 23 December 2017 (14 days)
Cities*: Taipei, Hsinchu, Hualien
*Cities to visit are subject to changes

Programme Cost

The programme costs approximately S$2,500* before subsidies.

The cost includes airfare, accommodation, some meals and miscellaneous fees. It excludes visa fees (where applicable) and other personal expenses. Upon acceptance, students will be required to pay a S$1,000 non-refundable deposit. Any portion of the payment amount not utilised during the trip will be returned to students.
Eligible students can receive up to $1,300 in subsidies.
*This may be subjected to change depending on exchange rates and other economic factors. We will confirm the finalise amount closer to the date.
Who can apply?

STEER Taiwan is open to all full‐time NUS undergraduate students.

How To Apply?

Please apply for the programme at NUS MyISIS by 17 September 2017.

Financial Assistance

• STEER Award worth S$500 per student
• Young Talent Programme – Market Immersion funding from IE Singapore worth up to S$800 per student*
  *Students graduating in AY2017/2018 Semester 1 will not be eligible. Please refer here for more information. 
• Yale-NUS College students please approach the Yale-NUS College for financial assistance

For enquiries, please click here or write to Ms Eleen Tay at eleen.tay@nus.edu.sg