Taiwan
Taiwan’s rugged coastlines, misty mountains, and vibrant city streets come together in this week-long adventure that showcases the island’s natural beauty and living traditions. You’ll uncover the charm of Taipei’s historic districts before wandering lantern-lit alleyways in Shifen and Jiufen. Days in Yilan bring a balance of discovery and serenity—from whale watching off Turtle Island and soaking in forest hot springs to sampling world-renowned Kavalan whisky and learning the secrets behind the region’s famous scallions. With time to unwind on the golden shores of Fulong Beach and wrap up the journey with a hands-on Taiwanese cooking class, this trip blends culture, nature, and coastal relaxation in a way only Taiwan can provide.
$3,750
Dates: 08/29/2026 - 09/05/2026
Trip Leaders
Hannah J. Yoon
E-mail: hyoon2@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: San Jose, CA Undergrad: Northwestern University (English Literature and Communications) Experience: Chicago Public Schools High School Teacher Clubs: MCG, Net Impact Random Walk: Puerto Rico Hobbies: Crocheting, Running, Cooking/Baking, Techno Music, Guitar, Singing, Reading, Journaling Fun Fact: Before teaching, I worked professionally in theatre as a lighting technician (and almost died from a fall when I was 17 because of it). My previous work has led me to meet and work with many semi-famous actors/comedians (Ronny Chieng is nice and extremely professional in real life).
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Darsheed Mustafa
E-mail: dmustafa@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University (Chemistry ) Experience: Scientist at Pfizer Clubs: AAMBAA, Boxing Club, Management Consulting Group Random Walk: UAE Hobbies: Boxing, Bouldering, Cooking Fun Fact: I've driven across country four times and have enjoyed at least one burger in ~45 states!
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Katherine Tejada
E-mail: ktejada@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Lima - Peru Undergrad: Universidad del Pacifico (Economics) Experience: Consulting at Mckinsey, Investment Management at Rimac Seguros Clubs: Marketing Club, Booth Tech Group, LATAM Club, Japan Club, BOLD Random Walk: Kenya Hobbies: Gym, Pilates, Travel Fun Fact: Traveled to 40 countries
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Raunak Mokhasi
E-mail: raunak.mokhasi@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Bangalore, India Undergrad: IIIT Delhi (Computer Science) Experience: Software Engineer at SanDisk (Western Digital) Clubs: Booth Cricket, Booth Technology Group, South Asia Business Group Random Walk: Puerto Rico Hobbies: Watching Formula 1 (Lewis Hamilton fan) and Soccer (Chelsea FC fan). Going out dancing to pre-2010 songs. Fun Fact: I am obsessed with archiving memories and can locate media in no time. I love digging into retro videos and old footage of places I have visited (including Chicago Booth and MPP!) to see how cityscapes, styles, and everyday life have evolved over decades.