Taiwan, ROC: In two years of volunteer life, I made sure that I lived each day to the fullest, for this was a most precious life experience. By living in such a destitute environment, I was able to get a taste of life's many possibilities. I experienced every possible form of culture shock. I learned how to lighten up and lead a simple life, how to work diligently, and how to make the best of my situation and peacefully live life one day at a time.   Read article