Traveling to Taiwan

Airline Reservations

Students are responsible for their own travel arrangements.  we recommend you use a student travel agency for flexibility and the best rates:

Please consult the Middlebury in Taiwan calendar on the web before planning your travel dates. We recommend that you arrive at your program on the arrival day specified in the calendar. Dorm rooms will not be available to students until noon on that date.
We further recommend that your travel plans allow you to arrive during the daytime so you will be able to find your way around and visit stores more easily.

It is especially important that you do not plan your return to the United States or travel to another destination before the date of the last scheduled final exam. Exam dates cannot be changed to accommodate students’ travel plans. No exceptions will be made, so please don’t ask.

TSA Regulations

The Transportation Security Administration regulates what items may be carried aboard the aircraft and, as these regulations are subject to change frequently, you should consult their Website close to your date of departure.

Possessing certain items while going through security may result in fines of $250 – $1,500 or, in the case of firearms, may be considered a criminal offense.

Airline Luggage Regulations

Students should contact their airline to confirm exact luggage allowances. We strongly suggest you stick to these guidelines, or be prepared to pay excess baggage fees, which can be quite expensive. Airlines have become increasingly strict about luggage measurements and weights in recent months.

We also suggest that you consider insuring your luggage through a comprehensive travel insurance policy. For a list of providers see insuremytrip.com.

We always recommend packing a change of clothes, necessary medications, all documents, and any valuables in your carry-on bag in case a checked bag should go astray temporarily. If your luggage does get lost, be sure to fill out a lost luggage report before leaving the airport. You need to notify your Assistant Director immediately upon your arrival.

Comfort in Flights

The following recommendations should help you during the flight and may ease the effect of “jet lag” when you arrive at your destination:

  • Wear loose-fitting clothes while in flight, as well as shoes that can be removed easily.
  • Replenish fluids frequently.  Avoid alcoholic beverages, which are dehydrating.  Too much coffee or tea can also cause dehydration.
  • Contact lens wearers should remove them or use saline solution every few hours.
  • Those with sensitive skin should carry moisturizing cream.
  • Take a walk around the cabin when the seat belt sign is off.