Taiwanese Society at Penn is a network and community for Penn students who are interested in Taiwanese culture and affairs. We foster culture and community for both members and the greater Penn community through family group dinners, boba socials, educational workshops, dim sum trips, karaoke nights, and semester-end keystone events: Next Stop Taiwan and Night Market. We also maintains strong relationships with other APA organizations on campus to promote unity at Penn. Through ITASA leadership retreats, national conferences, and collaborative events, we aspire to reach out beyond our campus and cultivate friendships with other Taiwanese organizations. Taiwanese Society at Penn is committed to bringing Taiwanese culture to all those interested.
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