Internships in Taiwan: The pipe dream of meritocracyMany university students draw on family connections to intern at prestigious firms, while acceptance rates for everyone else remain depressingly lowBy Stephen Yang / Contributing reporterBrian Chiu (丘博元) echoes many university students when he says he’s frustrated by the lack of internships available. In this undated photo, students walk through the campus of National Taiwan University. Ke received one offer, but had to decline it because it was for an entire year and could only devote time to a summer internship. TRIVIAL TASKSWith very few internship opportunities openly advertised, competition for internships is fierce. Yet even when students like Yvonne manage to secure internships, these opportunities do not necessarily guarantee an enriching experience.

Source: Taipei Times August 25, 2020 15:56 UTC