Hello everyone! New to the forum, don’t mind me…=)
So I’m studying abroad in Taiwan (finally!) in fall 2013. I know, awhile from now, but I’m so excited that it’s all I can think about! And I want to make some friends before I go. I tried the Forumosa Friends page but it seems to be dominated by decades older Japanese men, so…not what I’m looking for.
I will be studying at Shi-Da University in 2013, to give you an idea of where exactly I’ll be. I would love to make some friends, male or female. I don’t care what race you are or if you’re just studying in Taiwan or were born and raised there; if you are gonna be in Taipei at that time, and want to make some friends (I’m a pretty good friend, and I speak decent Mandarin), please chat with me! I’ll give an introduction to myself:
My name is Taylor (in my Chinese classes, they call me 邓泰安). I will be 23 when I study abroad. I am a Physical Therapy major and Chinese minor, hoping to learn some Eastern medicine at some point, maybe in an apprenticeship in Mainland. When I first became acquainted with Chinese culture, it was through my best friend, who moved to America from Sichuan in 3rd grade. I never had many friends before her, but she and I clicked. Even as a little kid, I grew up with very Eastern ideas of religion, despite my parents being Atheist, and ever since the first time she took me to temple, I decided I loved Chinese culture.
Of course, some of my first forays into “experiencing Chinese cultures” was through dramas. The first drama I ever watched was Hana Kimi (Taiwan version); I’m sure many of you have seen it. And since then, I can still say I love the guy from that drama (Jiro Wang) and the idol group he is in (Fei Lun Hai). I don’t know what it is. I keep thinking I’ll outgrow them, but I really love them so much; they make me so happy. So maybe we can bond over that?!
I am a nerd. I don’t do clubs or bars, really. Bars are okay sometimes, but it’s not really my scene. I study a lot, I’m a hard worker, and I like to do outdoor activities when I think of fun things (probably because I get tired at 10pm and couldn’t go out even if I wanted to!). I love athletic activities, and I am a part time group fitness instructor. I can also geek out over dramas and music and just about anything.
I don’t really know what else to mention. I would just really like to make some friends, so if you’re interested, let’s get to know each other!
Thank you,
Taylor