CLC Student Experience

This is a good opportunity to learn or better your mandarin chinese speaking and writing skills. I studied here and met a lot of people who help you with what they can. Also the activities are fun and just the right environment to develop your mandarin skills and socialize with other students. The teachers are also very nice and offer you the best time overall in class and some other activities available. Their teaching material, techniques and methods applied have the clear understanding of the students mind and how to transfer the knowledge to the students and it also gives you the right motivation to keep practicing to improve. I have also a recommendation since you are going to be in Hualien how about doing some volunteering work and visit Tzu Chi abode, and take a look over there and other places to practice your chinese and immerse yourself in Taiwanese culture.

It was an interesting camp and yet a great experienced to explored Taiwan and learn about the culture there through out this camp and I can say that I have learnt a tons of things during this two weeks from loving, giving, cherishing the food, environment to being a good citizen and child. Plus the camp have plenty of activities and classes such as learn how to cut paper, moral of living, how to recycle, how to make tea and more, but my favourite was how to make tea, not only it teaches us how to make it but to learn the history behind it and the meaning behind the art of making tea which is to me was very interesting to learn yet to enjoy the taste of it.
Overall, this was an amazing experienced for me that I have been here the first time and get to taste every bits of Taiwan and I also get to taste quite a few delicacy too, like the Boba Milk Tea, Mochi and Smelly Tofu and I am looking forward to attend this camp next year !

I have studied Chinese occasionally now and then in Taiwan, China, and the United States, and I can honestly say that the quality of instruction at Tzu-Chi University is equal or superior to anything else I've experienced. It's the best. The teachers create supplemental materials, offer a good blend of conversation, vocabulary, and grammar, and have an encouraging and caring attitude. I've studied foreign language acquisition as a topic, and the staff at Tzu-Chi are up-to-date and using the best methods to help their students. The place is also a good choice for study because of the geographic location (natural scenic beauty, fairly clean environment, frequent fast trains available the Taipei metropolitan area, etc.) and the cultural context (the entire Tzu-Chi movement is well worth examining, and learning about the Tzu-Chi Foundation and its work can be part of the fun of learning Chinese here, if you are curious about it. The people here are serious about environmental protection, which means if you live on campus there are restrictions on air conditioner use in the summer, and some pretty strict standards of getting your trash organized into multiple categories and presenting the various recyclable objects in clean condition.

I was in my early thirties when I went to Taiwan for the first time. I had done my research, so I went straight to Hualien. In need for a break from the busy city life, I found just what I needed.
The language center of Tzu-Chi is on a small campus that lies 2-3 km outside the city center of Hualien. It's a beautiful place, with grass fields around, and an exceptional view on the mountains. At times, it has a quiet meditative feeling. Still, it is very convenient : there are outstanding sport facilities, a cafeteria, a big library (with English books too) and dormitories on site. Within 5-10 minutes walking distance, there are many restaurants, shops, and private rooms for rent. It takes 20 minutes by bicycle to reach Hualien train station from which you can explore the East coast or go to Taipei for a weekend.
The classes are well taught and because there aren't too many foreigners, there's plenty of opportunities to practice Chinese and meet Taiwanese students.

I love learning languages and from my experience, the best way to learn a language is to learn it in its origin country and preferably not in big cities since usually there are lots of people who can speak English there.

Therefore I picked Chinese Language Center of Tzu Chi University (CLCTCU) as my place to learn Chinese. It is located in Hualien, surrounded by mountain and it has beautiful beaches. The atmosphere is very serene and peaceful. Local people are very friendly, especially if they know you are a foreign student.

In CLCTCU, both teachers and staffs are very friendly, supportive, and helpful. They teach and help the students to experience the best not only in Chinese learning, but also to know more about the Chinese culture and the beauty of Hualien. Friends are coming from all over the world and it is fun to know more about them and their culture. Not only that, here we can also grow our social heart. The staffs will arrange one or two events every semester where we can participate in Tzu Chi events.

I am very grateful to have this opportunity and experience all of these. I hope you are too!

As Chinese born at Indonesian, I really ashamed because I couldn't speak Chinese. I have 2 reasons why I choose Tzu Chi Language Center and Humanism at Hualien for studying Chinese Language.
First because of the beautifulness of Hualien ( near mountain and beach), it makes this place the best place for relaxing mind and refreshing our lung.
Second is Tzu Chi Language Center not so many Indonesian people. So I have better chance for speaking Chinese Language. I can say, right now my Chinese Language is better than my English.
The other reason I choose Tzu Chi Language Center and Humanism because I can do volunteer when they have activities and also at Tzu Chi Foundation in JingSi Hall and JingSi Abode.
Every month at Tzu Chi Language Center has program for us learning Chinese culture with Humanism style so that makes it different with others language center.
Doing volunteer activities at Tzu Chi Foundation also help me to know more about compassion and charity.
So for those who want or still studying at Tzu Chi Language Center, you can use your a little bit free time for doing volunteer activities and you will feel awesome

I recieved a scholarship from TECRO to study Chinese in Taiwan, so I wanted to chose a small city with a good environment and clean air, so I chose this school in Hualien. All these things surpassed my expectations, the scenery was breath-taking, the sky always blue, and the city life comfortable and convenient. Then, I found out how much I enjoyed the campus, the small classes, and the dedicated teachers. Also, the administrative staff were always helpful and took good care of the students. All of my teachers took the time to get to know their students and worked hard to help their students improve. We became friends, could eat out together, and even play board games together. My Chinese improved by leaps and bounds, from the great classes, and the convenient places around town to practice. I still wish to go back to Hualien and see the many friends, including teachers and staff that I met here. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to try a different experience then the typical large city of Taipei, and someone looking to have the chance to get to know their teachers and friends on a deep level. 

The quality of course instruction combined with the quality of life in Hualien can't be beat. The air is fresh, the mountains are beautiful, and the average person in public is warm and accommodating toward Chinese learners. Courses at the university are affordable and one-on-one instruction at Tzu Chi has been a tremendous introduction to the language for me. I would highly recommend this language center and location to anyone, beginner or advanced. I will soon be returning Stateside for graduate school and have every intention of continuing my journey with this language.

I am very grateful to have this opportunity and experience all of these. I hope you are too!

I came to Taiwan as an American who spoke no Chinese, had very little knowledge of Asian culture, and whose Spanish skills would not be of any use in Taiwan. I knew that when I arrived, learning the language would be essential for improving my quality of life and enhancing my experience in Taiwan. My contract to live and work in Taiwan was for eleven months, and I will have taken Chinese class at Tzu Chi Univeristy's Language Center for nearly 8 of those eleven months for a total of three terms. My learning experience has been entirely positive, and I have been fortunate enough to have a teacher who will rearrange her schedule so that I can have consistent instruction from her for all three terms. I take individual tutoring, and my Chinese abilities have been slowly, but steadily, improving. It has been worth every penny! My experience in Taiwan has most definitely been enhanced by learning Chinese, and I would recommend this course to anyone who asks.

I attended the Chinese Language Center of Tzu Chi University for about 18 months. I arrived in Taiwan with no previous knowledge of Mandarin. The staff was very helpful in tailoring my studies to fit my learning habits. During my time at Tzu Chi I took both individual and group classes, each of which provided their own distinct advantages. I enjoyed the diversity of my group classes, meeting classmates from all over Asia, Europe, and North America. Several of which I still remain in contact with.

During my time studying at Tzu Chi I became very sick and had to have my gall-bladder removed. The staff and my teacher were amazing in helping me though this ordeal. They visited me in the hospital and were accommodating as I tried to catch-up on my studies. I could tell that they cared for me not only as a student but as a person.

The language course offered here is great. It's a very peaceful place with mountains and the ocean nearby. For me it was an ideal place to focus and study the language. Living in the dormitory gave me an opportunity to practice speaking Chinese every day and meet new friends from all over the world.

Before taking this language course, I had very basic Chinese but holding conversations was difficult. After taking the course I felt my Chinese improved a lot, I can hold conversations with people and understand a lot more.The teachers and staff are very friendly and supportive. During the course there are a lot of cultural activities and opportunities to volunteer.Taking part in these activities will also help you improve your Chinese. I would highly recommend studying here.

I attended a seven-week short course and also spent an additional ten weeks with an individual tutor for two hours each day. The class size is small (five to six students) and the breaks are well-timed (roughly every hour). Each class period is a mix of listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice, with opportunities to interact with classmates as well as the highly energetic teaching staff. The tutoring allows for more individualized vocabulary development and grammatical practice. The center also offers additional cultural activities such as calligraphy, stampcarving, cooking, and bookmaking, as well as cultural fieldtrips for an additional, reasonable fee. The dorms are very basic, with four beds to a room sharing a bathroom, midnight curfew, and a cafeteria for those who would rather not walk ten minutes to a street full of food vendors.