TAIWAN
FUTURE TECH & INNOVATION
Step inside one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hubs on this 14-day pre-professional journey exploring STEM, engineering and global entrepreneurship.
Program Overview
This immersive program explores the cutting-edge ecosystem driving modern technology from advanced semiconductor manufacturing to artificial intelligence and automation. Based in vibrant urban centers and high-tech corridors like Silicon Valley-equivalent Hsinchu, our student travelers engage directly with startup founders, participate in hands-on robotics labs, and tour leading innovation spaces such as the Taiwan Tech Arena.
Balancing high-tech career exploration with deep cultural immersion, student travelers experience the seamless duality of Taiwan’s ancient heritage and modern progress. Beyond the lab, explore bustling night markets, participate in traditional culinary workshops, navigate the iconic mountain forests of Alishan, and cruise the alpine waters of Sun Moon Lake.Through site visits, local university exchanges and interactive workshops, student travelers build future-ready skills, expand their global perspective and discover real-world pathways in global STEM and tech leadership.
On GLA’s Taiwan: Future Tech & Innovation program you will:
- Step inside Hsinchu Science Park to discover the semiconductor technology and microchips powering global devices
- Visit premier startup hubs like Taiwan Tech Arena and t.Hub to learn how entrepreneurs build businesses and scale tech ideas
- Build and program your own robot in a hands-on engineering lab to connect automation concepts with real-world manufacturing
- Connect with local engineering students during university visits to explore global pathways and careers in STEM
- Master traditional Taiwanese culinary arts through a hands-on pineapple-cake workshop and authentic tea tasting
- Dive into the sights, sounds, and flavors of Taiwan’s famous, bustling night markets
- Journey into nature to cruise Sun Moon Lake, explore the mountain forests of Alishan, and hike past the Shifen Waterfalls
- Discover the stark geological rock formations along the coastal shores of Yehliu
- Experience the contrast of ancient traditions and futuristic innovation across historic neighborhoods, creative districts, and modern urban centers
Program Menu
TAIWAN
FUTURE TECH & INNOVATION
Sample Itinerary Coming Soon!
Let’s take a sneak peek at what your program experience might look like this summer! Please note that the order of activities may differ for each program session. The details provided here represent a general outline of what you can anticipate, though community service projects and activities are subject to change based on the needs of our local community partners, cultural celebrations and traditions, weather conditions and the specific requirements of the student group.
TAIWAN
FUTURE TECH & INNOVATION
Program Details
Dates & Tuition
2027 Session Dates
July 11 – July 24, 2027
What's Included in Tuition
In-country transportation
Lodging
3 meals per day
Professional full-time staff and experts
24/7 parent support hotline during program
Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
Pre-departure materials and support
Educational materials
to hold your spot on-program.
Program at a Glance
Every GLA Program is Backed by our 5-Point Safety System™
GLA HOME BASE:
SAFE & SECURE LODGING
CARING SUPERVISION &
EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
SAFE
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTHY FOOD
& PURE WATER
24/7 SUPPORT &
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Recommended by Students and Parents
Katherine L. | 2026 Alumni Parent
“Our GLA experience was incredible and life changing for my son. He had an amazing experience and made great new friends. Everything went smoothly and were so impressed by how much he learned. We can’t wait to do the next trip!”
The Program Experience
Career Exploration
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Adventure
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Country Spotlight
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary duality, vibrant night markets and high-tech energy of Taiwan.
Lodging: Stay in safe, welcoming Home Bases that capture the unique atmosphere of each destination from modern hotel accommodations in central Taipei to scenic retreats near Sun Moon Lake and Alishan. Shared common spaces provide the perfect setting for group reflection and bonding after a day of field study.
Meals: Savor authentic Taiwanese culinary traditions across every leg of your journey. Sample iconic dishes at bustling night markets, bake traditional pineapple cakes, enjoy fresh regional specialties, and participate in authentic tea tastings, with thoughtful accommodations available for common dietary needs.
TAIWAN
FUTURE TECH & INNOVATION
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