Greeting from Indonesia! My name is Mustika Amalia Wardaty. You can call me Tika. I was an EP (Exchange Participant) of AIESEC UGM Indonesia. Last summer 2013 I joined Dream Beyond Language – Love of Life Project in AIESEC NSYSU Taiwan. The first time when I heard about Taiwan, it’s small country but Taiwan is rich in culture. And the people are very kind and they can accept my presence with full of love.
First time I arrived in Taiwan, I had the opportunity to visit the Taipei 101 building which becomes the icon of this country. After staying one night in Taipei I went to Kaohsiung city to met with LC of AIESEC NSYSU and they drove me to school where I will teaching English for six weeks. 
During in Taiwan I lived with a Host Family. Here I regarded as own child, this family was very friendly and nice. I can felt the difference in my life with a sense of mutual respect and learning to appreciate other cultures. Taiwan, especially in I had a lot of experience which I never got before. I found new family!
This project is assist teaching English in Niaosung Elementary School. Beside teaching languages, I also introduced Indonesian culture, it is about traditional dance, traditional song, traditional games, special cuisine, handicraft, etc. 
At this school I got to celebrate three national event in Taiwan’s calendar. Such as: The Moon Festival, Teacher’s Day, and Independence Day of Taiwan. In the celebration of the moon festival, I had the opportunity to interact directly with students and shared about this event. There are three things always marked to celebrate by people. Which were eating moon cake, the fruit of pomelo and barbeques with family, relatives, friends or the people around us.
Then on September 28, 2013 is Teacher’s Day. On this occasion I had performance the traditional dance from West Java in front of all. The third event is the Taiwan independence day dated October 10, 2013. They are celebrate with singing the national anthem and telling story by some students in English class. Everyone in the school is celebrating it with such enthusiastic and happy. 
In celebration of the moon festival on the weekend I attended the party with World DanceSport Championship’s athletes from many countries in around the world. 
I also celebrated the moon festival with friends from LC AIESEC NSYSU and EPs at Sizihwan beach. 
The day off my school, I went to hang out with my host family and tried one of Taiwan’s food. It’s called “Stinky Tofu”. This food is smell bad but the taste is very yummy! 
In the last week of the project, I discovered the city of Kaohsiung. I was visit Fo Guang Shan Temple with Falk (Germany), Alejandro (Colombia), Sarah and Alvin (Indonesia). 
For the first time in my life watching Baseball at Chengcing Lake Field with my host family. LIVE!
I also visited Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and Kaohsiung World Games Stadium, the place where the world games 2009 has been held. 
In every meeting there must be separation, after 6 weeks I taught students at Niaosung Elementary School it’s time to farewell party. I invited them to roll dance with me. I don’t like to say goodbye, but I prefer to say see you again in another time. I love all my stories in this country because Taiwan touched my heart. Thanks to AIESEC for this unforgettable moment. 
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