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The Importance Of Living In The World

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While I have been fortunate to live in four countries, I have never lived in one where I am not fluent in the native language. Thus, if I have the opportunity to study both in Taiwan and Austria, I will be facing a challenge that I have never experienced. To live in a place where mundane obstacles are being aggravated by the language barrier. I am looking forward to that challenge because I believe that this experience can help me build character by encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone. The reason being is that daily chores can turn into life lessons by the challenge of living in cities where I do not speak the native language. In addition, I am captivated by both Taiwanese and Austrian cultures. I believe that each culture has its treasure and a great way for me to learn about them is by living in each city. For …show more content…

I believe that living in such a progressive city can be very enriching because it can expand my horizons in term of technology and social development. Also, its great transportation system makes the city very appealing for a study abroad program. Living in a city without a car can be challenging, but Linz, as a railway hub, offers multiple options to mitigate that challenge. The city has a tram, trolleybus and bus network, along with an extensive cycle network, to move around the city without the need of owning a car. In addition, the railway allows you to travel to other main cities not only in Austria but also in other countries such as Germany and Switzerland. I consider this as a great opportunity to experience other European countries’ history, art, music, and way of living. With that being said, moving in a country that is very rich in history and so close to other wonderful countries, can help increase my cultural

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