University Student Survey
The Age of High Unemployment: Students, Are You Ready?
With more and more people holding higher degrees, and university educations holding less value in the marketplace, new college grads face a harsh labor environment. Are they prepared for the challenges?
Top Nail Artist Dawson Luo
A Focused Passion for Beauty
After just six years and without holding any illustrious degrees, Dawson Luo has become Taiwan's top nail art designer, breaking ground in a new industry that many people felt held no future for men.
Minister of Education Cheng Jei-cheng
Lacking Passion and Wisdom Is Dangerous
In this exclusive interview, Taiwan's education minister discusses the present shortfalls and future challenges of Taiwanese education, and the ultimate importance of true learning.
Taiwan's Higher Education
Out of Sync with the Real World
As Taiwan's students vie for spots in the best universities and technical schools scramble to advance in status, the focus of academia is drifting away from practical knowledge. Why are these institutions so out of step with the needs of society?
Taekwondo Star Su Li-wen
All for the Sake of 0.63 Seconds
In the brutal world of taekwondo, a split-second kick can determine victory or defeat. Since she was 10, Taiwan's Su Li-wen has been battling injuries and setbacks, but they have simply left her stronger.
Frank Tien-jin Chang:
Taiwan Needs Mid-Level Technical Personnel
One of Taiwan's leading figures in technical and vocational education considers the shifting academic and commercial landscape, and how Taiwan can respond to the challenges of the future.