Haverford in Taiwan | Winter 2025-26

Pre-Departure To-Do List

Exploration on the Island of Formosa  |  December 26, 2025 - January 9, 2026

Program Snapshot

  • Start Date: Monday, December 26, 2025 (Depart New York Kennedy NY JFK 12:05 AM; arrive Taipei Taiwan TPE 6:25 AM Dec 27 - Eva Airways BR 31) 
  • End Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 (Depart Taipei Taiwan TPE 7:20 PM; arrive New York Kennedy NY JFK 9:05 PM - Eva Airways BR 32) 
  • Destinations: Taipei 臺北  |  Tainan 臺南  |  Alishan 阿里山  | Taichung 臺中
  • Program Highlights:
    • Explore Taipei's most beloved cultural sites with a Taiwanese guide
    • Experience life with a local host family in Tainan 
    • Sample Taiwanese delicacies at local night markets
    • Trek through the majestic trails of Alishan Forest Park
    • Learn about Taiwan's business environment during a company/NGO visit
    • Immerse yourself in Taiwan's language and cultural customs through games and activities
    • And more!
  • Pre-Departure To-Do List: Please find CLI's required pre-departure action items below. Feel free to contact your program manager, Anias Stambolis-D'Agostino (anias@studycli.org), anytime during your planning process. We look forward to welcoming you to Taiwan!
Taipei, Taiwan

臺灣臺北市
Taipei, Taiwan

Pre-Departure To-Do List

1. (Parents & students) COMPLETE Your CLI STUDENT INFORMATION FORM

Together with your parent/guardian, please complete your Student Information Form by Thursday, June 12, 2025. Be sure to enter information exactly as it appears (or will appear) in your passport and select "Haverford | Taiwan Seminar | Winter 2025-26".

Student Information Form
2. (Parents) Complete CLI's Parent/Guardian Waiver

This form is only required of students under the age of 18 as of January 10, 2026. The Parent/Guardian Waiver Form ensures that CLI has the necessary consent and information to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all our students.

Please complete this form by Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Parent/Guardian Waiver
3. (parents & Students) Review Important Health and Travel Information

Please thoroughly review important travel and health information on the following webpages: CDC Taiwan and U.S. State Department Taiwan.

4. (STUDENTS) Review Your Pre-Departure Reminders PDF

Your CLI Program Manager will email you a detailed pre-departure reminders PDF one month prior to your journey that includes packing, weather, money, and health and safety considerations.

Be sure to review all information carefully and feel free to contact CLI with any additional questions you may have.

5. (STUDENTS) Review CLI’s list of Online Learning Resources

Mandarin is the official language of Taiwan, and a great selection of free Mandarin learning resources is available online.

Please take time to review and familiarize yourself with each of the resources mentioned in CLI’s online learning resources list. 

Yongle Market, Tainan

台南永樂市場
Yongle Market, Tainan

Additional Program Information

Included in program:

  • Comprehensive pre-departure support
  • All activities and site visits listed in your program itinerary
  • 24-hour assistance from CLI's international and local team
  • Full-time bilingual in-country CLI guide
  • Three meals per day, including breakfast everyday
  • All relevant learning materials (text materials, reading handouts, notebooks, pens)
  • All group transportation within Taiwan
  • All tips for drivers, local guides, restaurant attendants for group meals, etc.
  • Quality hotel accommodations 

Not included in program:

  • Any items not explicitly mentioned above or listed in the program itinerary

Should any questions or concerns arise, please feel free to email your CLI Program Manager, Anias Stambolis-D'Agostino, at anias@studycli.org. We wish you a wonderful, safe and enriching journey abroad!

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