Happy Lunar New Year! AIT/K intern Amigu went on a special mission to find out how AIT/K colleagues are getting ready for the Year of the Ox. Let’s see what he has discovered!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 9 February, 2021 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
Let’s get a glimpse through this fun short video of what AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert is most thankful in 2020, especially during the pandemic.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 25 December, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
Let’s get a glimpse through this fun short video of what AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert is most thankful in 2020, especially during the pandemic.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 28 November, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
Let’s get a glimpse through this fun short video of what AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert is most thankful in 2020, especially during the pandemic.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 28 November, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
Let’s get a glimpse through this fun short video of what AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert is most thankful in 2020, especially during the pandemic.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 28 November, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert shares a how-to video for roasted cherry tomato salsa.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
To celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month, AIT/K Deputy Branch Chief Jack Lambert will show you how to easily prepare Mexican salsa with ready-at-hand ingredients.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 20 October, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video
A large demonstration is expected in Kaohsiung on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Demonstrators will first gather at the Kaohsiung City Council at approximately 0900 before moving to the American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office at approximately 1100. Between 100-500 people are expected to take part in the gathering. The American Institute in Taiwan urges ...
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 7 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Kaohsiung, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Your vote counts! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee ...
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Kaohsiung, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: fvap, overseas voting, voting
U.S. exchange student Amigu just started his internship at AIT Kaohsiung. Before even tackling his first task, Amigu suddenly realized he lost something very important, which really annoyed him. Let’s watch the second episode of “Amigu the Intern” and see what AIT/K colleagues tell him to do.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video | Tags: Amigu the
U.S. exchange student Amigu has just arrived at AIT/Kaohsiung to start an internship? Let’s watch the first episode of “Amigu the Intern” and see how his first working day went.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Video | Tags: Amigu the Intern
March 3 is World Wildlife Day! AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor visited two U.S.-raised giraffes, Levi and Natasha, at their home in a private zoo in Tainan. We wish them continued good health and longevity in their Taiwan home
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 3 March, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video
To celebrate Year of the Rat, Branch Chief Matt O’Connor tried some traditional Taiwanese new year dishes.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: Lunar New Year Video
In this new episode of our “Ask Interns” series, intern Margaret Lin, a senior student from National Sun Yat-sen University, will offer some tips on how to prepare for the internship interview with AIT/K. At the end of the video, Branch Public Affairs Officer Peter McSharry will also share some advice for being an intern ...
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Video
Want to know more about the internship program at AIT/K? In the third episode of “Ask Interns” series, intern Matt Liang, a senior student from National Kaohsiung Normal University, will share his experience working with the Public Diplomacy Section at AIT/K. Take a look!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: News, Video
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends, and to remember what we are grateful for. In this video, AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor uses Taiwanese to ask members of the AIT/K family what they are thankful for this year.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
In the second episode of our “Ask Interns” series, our current intern Linda Hwang, a graduate student from National Kaohsiung Normal University, and Jane Kuo, a graduate student from National Sun Yat-sen University, will tell you about their experiences working as Consular section interns at AIT/K.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Video | Tags: Ask Interns
In the first episode of “Ask Interns” series, our current intern Alex Yang, an undergraduate student from National Sun Yat-sen University, will tell you more about his experiences working as an intern at AIT/K.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 2 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Video | Tags: Ask Interns
AIT Director Brent Christensen cordially invites you to a U.S. Citizen Town Hall in Kaohsiung on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 3:30-4:00 P.M. This is the fourth in a series of town halls hosted by Director Christensen around the island.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: AIT Director William Brent Christensen
Please note due to Typhoon MITAG, AIT/Kaohsiung Consular Team will reschedule Thursday, October 3 consular services to Wednesday, October 2.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 30 September, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: 2019 Press Releases
PR-1917E | Date: 04/26/2019 American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi City on Friday, May 17, 2019 to provide those consular services and answer questions.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 26 April, 2019 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 2019 Press Releases
AIT/Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matthew O’Connor Wishes the People of Taiwan a Happy New Year.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 31 January, 2019 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor, Lunar New Year Video
Do you want to know more about options for studying in the U.S.? Or are you curious about U.S.-Taiwan student exchanges in southern Taiwan? AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O'Connor discusses programs and resources you can explore. Watch this video to find out more!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
What are your favourite travel destinations in the U.S. and Taiwan? In this video, AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O'Connor shares some of his favorite tourism spots in both Taiwan and the U.S. Please leave your suggestions below on good places Matt might visit in southern Taiwan!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 18 October, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
Is it true that AIT officials cannot learn Taiwanese? Watch the sixth episode of "Ask the Branch Chief" series to find out.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 14 October, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
What is your favorite American food? Check out the fifth episode of "Ask Branch the Chief" series to hear AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O'Connor's thoughts on traditional American dishes. Just don't watch when you are hungry..
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
Some people in Taiwan notice that Americans sometimes don't carry umbrellas when it's raining outside. Do you know why? Let AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O'Connor tell you the reason. Watch the fourth episode of "Ask the Branch Chief" series now!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 30 September, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
Do you know how to make your homework easier? In the third episode of "Ask the Branch Chief" series, AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O'Connor provides tips on handling school assignments. A big thank you to 7-year-old Benjamin for submitting this question. Hope this helps!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
September 12, 2018 Have you considered working with AIT? Watch this second episode of our “Ask the Branch Chief” series, in which AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor discusses job opportunities at AIT. Thank you, Joanna Ming Mei, for your question!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 12 September, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
Do you know what kind of Taiwanese food AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor has been eating a lot of recently? Take a look at the first episode of our “Ask the Branch Chief” series to find out. And thanks to Ms. Sun Li for her question!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 4 September, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor
Are you an American citizen living in southern Taiwan? Well before you head to the airport, make sure your U.S. passport is up to date! Take a look at this video for useful tips on renewing your U.S. passport at AIT/Kaohsiung. It’s always good to plan ahead!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 August, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, News, U.S. Passports, Video
“America’s Literary Landscape” exhibition opens at Eslite Spectrum Kaohsiung Pier 2 Bookstore from June 14 through July 8, 2018.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News | Tags: America’s Literary Landscape Exhibit
AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor takes a paws to reflect on his first year in southern Taiwan and looks forward to doggedly strengthening even further the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan in the coming year.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, News, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor, Lunar New Year Video
"Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing." - Young Entrepreneurs, click the video to hear the experience and advice of Kaohsiung-based entrepreneur and mentor Yang Yu Hsiu.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 28 November, 2017 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2017)
Happy Thanksgiving! Check out AIT/K Branch Chief Matthew O'Connor's thoughts on celebrating Thanksgiving in this video!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 24 November, 2017 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Branch Chief, Video | Tags: AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor, American Holidays, Thanksgiving Day
Hsiu Hsiu Lin, a Taiwanese American studying at University of California, shared her thoughts on some cultural differences she encountered when she traveled to Taiwan.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video
Have you ever traveled in the United States? Have you encountered cultural differences between the U.S. and Taiwan? Amy Huang, a senior at National Sun Yat-sen University, shared about her experiences traveling in New York in this AIT/K produced video!
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video
AIT Director Kin Moy cordially invites you to a U.S. citizen town hall in Kaohsiung on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. This is the third in a series of town halls that Director Moy will host around the island this year; check out this video for more information. Representatives from AIT’s ...
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
English Lesson 15: Call Shotgun
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 14: Rhetorical Question
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 3 December, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 13: Nitpick
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 2 December, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 12: With a Grain of Salt
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 December, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 11: Blast From the Past
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 10: In the Weeds
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 October, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 9: Nailed it
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 September, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 8: Not Set in Stone
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 7: Shoulder Surfing
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 6: Drop a Bombshe
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 June, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 5: Re Gift
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 May, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 4: Guinea Pig
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 April, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 3: Knock Yourself Out
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 March, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
Lesson 2- Bucket List
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 February, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
English Lesson 1: Photobomb
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 1 January, 2016 | Topics: Kaohsiung, Video | Tags: 2016 American Pop Culture Words, American Pop Culture Words
On October 21, 2015, AIT/K hosted a film screening and workshop on “The Gay American Experience: Why Our Marriages Matter” by two married American gay activists John Catania and Charles Ignacio.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 21 October, 2015 | Topics: Events, Kaohsiung
The “American Board Game” exhibition is the fourth exhibit co-organized by the American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office and the National Sun Yat-Sen University America Center. The exhibition, with support from Hasbro Taiwan, and Mattel, Inc., will display American board games that were popular at various times. A Mattel board game will also be ...
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 20 June, 2015 | Topics: Events
On March 18, an audience of 1200 people, including students, academics, journalists, NGO representatives, and local officials, enjoyed an inspiring performance by Carolyn Malachi and ensemble at National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU). O-KAI Singers, one of Taiwan’s top a cappella groups, also performed with the acclaimed Grammy-nominated singer to have cultural exchange through music.
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By Kaohsiung Branch Office | 19 March, 2015 | Topics: Kaohsiung