Please follow the procedures in the order listed below. All the necessary forms are available below as linked documents.
(1) Self-Introduction letter to your faculty, preferably before April 7, describing what background you have with Chinese or Ethnics Studies in general and share your interest and commitment. Next, Place your deposit online via my.evergreen.edu in the designated Summer study abroad in Taiwan program account, or through the TESC Cashier’s office (Use the Summer Study in Taiwan account) before April 14 or as soon as possible. Arrange for International travel next to secure your seat by contacting the faculty as soon as possible or by May 30, 2023.
You should have (2) a current valid passport and (3) a health insurance which will cover your illness and accidents while you are in Taiwan. Please refer to the “Study Abroad Handbook” at the International Advisor’s office in the Academic Advising. For more information about applying for a passport, click this link “Passport application”. You do NOT need a short term student visa (X2 Visa) but a tourist visa for travel to Taiwan only. As an American passport holder, you are allowed to visit Taiwan up to 90 days without a visa. For information on Taiwan’s travel advisory guide, click here.
Remember to keep your status as a student for the summer quarter. For those who will be graduating this year please be sure to request to get your graduation certificate in the summer, instead of Spring, to qualify for this summer study abroad opportunity.
(4) For 2023 please communicate with the faculty to decide the credits you will enroll for first session of the summer quarter. Use appropriate program CRN for your enrollment. Official registration should be done through TESC Registration immediately after May 19, 2023.
Fill out the (5) Travel Waiver form and Health form after you register for the program. Waiver Forms are available at the International Advisor’s office or online at www.evergreen.edu/studyabroad/forms. Come to the April and May’s orientation meetings or make an appointment to see the TESC International Programs Advisor and Assistant Director, Office of International Programs & Services, Brynn Smith, to discuss your readiness for the program. If you have some medical concerns or taking some medications, make sure to bring it up with your advisor and with the faculty.
Flight Reservations: Do reserve and book for your international flight asap after you place your deposit to confirm your seat. Do not wait until after you register for the class. If you attempt to arrange your flight beyond the study trip, please make sure to request that through the visa application process, and contact the faculty as soon as possible to notify her of your travel plans and flight schedule. The faculty might offer suggestion for a discount travel agency to make your flight arrangement.
After that, get ready for your study trip!
Write a short paper and send it via e-mail to the faculty, (for those who intend to register for full session or as an individual contract (ILC) for the second session). (6) Individual Project Proposal: Describe what you want to explore or study while you are in Taiwan. You are encouraged to consult with the faculty to help you design your learning project.
You will be asked to read the following documents carefully, sign, and turn them in to your advisor in May or June’s pre-departure meeting. (7) 2023StudyinTaiwanChinasummercovenant (8) 2023SummerEmergency_Contact_Info & (9) Medical_History_Form
Please contact faculty for needed program information meeting immediately after the Academic Fair. You can also contact the faculty prior or during the Academic Fair. Come to the pre-departure planning meetings for the study trip in a designated classroom inside of Computer Center, as announced. Call faculty Lin Crowley at 360-867-6239 for more updates.