Cerritos College taking applications for Taiwan internship

NORWALK — Cerritos College is now accepting applications for its study abroad program in Taiwan.

Current students and alumni who have completed degrees are eligible to apply.

The college’s Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) offers a four-month internship in Taipei City. Students accepted into the program will serve as teacher aides to teach English at elementary or middle schools three days a week.

Students will live with a host family, take free Chinese language lessons, and participate in local cultural trips. Students will also take courses at the University of Taipei with tuition funded by the Taipei City government.

The program runs from March 1 through June 30. Deadline to apply is Feb. 15 and students will be eligible for reimbursement up to $500 upon completion of the program.

For more information, visit cerritos.edu/academics/taiwan-experience.htm