Overview of Changhua
Location
Changhua County is situated in the mid-western part of Taiwan.
The Dadu River marks the north border between Changhua County and Taichung City. Bagua Mountain, home of the famous Baguashan Buddha, located in eastern Changhua, forms the border between Changhua and Nantou Counties. The southern border of Changhua County is marked by the Zhuoshui River which separates it from Yunlin County. This makes Changhua County an agricultural hub for the country, producing many of its fruits and produce. Although the smallest county on the main island of Taiwan, these natural borders enclose upwards of 1.3 million people making it the most densely populated county on the island. Due to its situation, Changhua has convenient access to all that Taiwan has to offer, from city life in Taichung to the natural beauty of Nantou. Being in the middle of the western side of the island, all major cities and landmarks are only a few hours away.
Population
1.255 million. (2022)
Weather
Subtropical monsoon climate. A little rain in winter, sunny and hot in summer. Few typhoons hit due to the central cordillera’s protection. Comfortable to live and stay.
Number of Schools
5 Elementary+ 3 Junior High (2018-19)
6 Elementary+ 5 Junior High (2019-20)
14 Elementary+ 5 Junior High(2020-21)
11 Elementary+ 6 Junior High(2021-22)
10 Elementary+ 8 Junior High(2022-23)
12 Elementary+ 7 Junior High(2023-24)
Number of ETAs & ETFs
8 ETA (2018-19)
11 ETA (2019-20)
14 ETA (2020-2021)
9 ETA / 8 ETF (2021-22)
8 ETA / 7 ETF (2022-23)
8 ETA / 7 ETF (2023-24)
Changhua Highlights
County Wide English Camp
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Traveling
Teaching
Community Service
Hostfamily
2021-22 ETA’s Life Experiences Sharing
2021-22 ETA’s Lukang Discovery Sharing
Coordinators
Carly Lin
Hello ETAs & ETFs,
I am Carly, I have been as Changhua ETA program Coordinator since 2018. Welcome to Changhua and I am expecting to meet you all.
My backgrounds are the combination of Early Childhood Education and English Literature. I also stayed in North Carolina as an Au Pair and studied in Montana. With those experiences as an educator and lived abroad, I know how important education and cultural exchange will help children to see the world differently. Your engagement as ETA will certainly make the world “with a little more knowledge and a little less conflict”.
Changhua might seem nothing special to you at the moment, but trust me, you will be amazed by the hospitality of the people here!
Ellen Chen
Hello ETAs & ETFs,
I am Ellen, and I’m Changhua ETA program assistant coordinator. Welcome to Changhua and I’d love to guide you to know more about Taiwan and Changhua.
I graduated from the department of foreign language and literature. As a local resident in Changhua, I know that how lack of opportunity for Changhua students to communicate with foreigners, and how precious it would be to have any chances to experience different culture. Changes start from education. Your engagement in ETA program will definitely change not only students but also any other people. These changes and influence will become positive cycle and nourish the whole society. No matter which region, country or people. I believe everyone must gain a lot from this program and experience.
Changhua might seem normal, but it has its own temperature. You will feel it once you come here.
Email: ellenchen@fulbright.org.tw