Kita Hu

　　From the preparatory work, including background research, my impression about migrant workers from South-eastern Asia, ONE-FORTY, and Migrant’s Park maintained superficial based on information accessed from the internet. Until the day I interviewed editor Lee and founder Chen, I acknowledged that the migrant workers are not what biased news have been portraying, but people who traveled thousands of miles to Taiwan for their dreams and families. When I visited ONE-FORTY and founder Chen, I saw a group of young adults empowering them, providing a place for social affairs and enriching their daily lives.

Kevin Chang

　　After interviewing ONE-FORTY, I learned a lot of migration issues I never thought of. ONE-FORTY's actions have made the country more international because they gradually reversed the stereotypes of the general public about the Southeast Asian migrants. ONE-FORTY's goals are not as easy as imagined, their successful results were not achieved in a short time, ONE-FORTY have devoted their time and effort so they can overturn the society’s stereotypes and fight for a better future for Southeast Asian migrants. ONE-FORTY have helped this group of people, who are often forgotten, for their better life.

Joyce Lee

　　Due to family need, there is also a home care worker employed in the house, but I have never been familiar with the worker. With the opportunity, I have a better understanding of the Southeast Asian migrant workers. Previously, I had no idea where they would go on their day-offs, however, after the research and interview with ONE-FORTY, I have learned a lot of information which I don’t know and would not look up. I found out there are actually many groups of people helping the migrant workers. Even though they don’t have shiny packaging as the big companies, but their efforts have truly influenced the migrant workers. Some of them even thanks for their effort after they have already returned to their home country.

Sunny Wang

　　Most published journals on online databases, discussing South-eastern Asian migrant workers in Taiwan, focus on the obstacles they encounter due to social stereotypes and government policies. But after the interviews, I felt the warmth from society after learning some migrant workers’ stories in Taiwan, especially how ONE-FORTY gives a hand to them, making Taiwan their second home. That those migrant workers traveling from another country for their dreams and family depicts a touching scene of appreciation.

Sylvia Liu

　　Besides the problems that migrant workers suffered in Taiwan, I learned several skills through this project. Specifically, the technique of designing questionnaires, and unifying information from the internet. On the other hand, the interview with Migrant Park and ONE-FORTY organization had revealed the positive changes Taiwan had made in these years. From a conservative and exclusive society, to groups reaching out and helping them to gain more rights. Standing from the aspects of education or media, these organizations hope their work can provide a friendly society for migrant workers.

Nicole Chang

　　Before the investigation of “migrant workers,” I was unfamiliar and had little attention to them. Because I don’t have home care at home and have fewer opportunities to interact with them. But after researching, I had changed several “wrong” impressions on them. From the agency’s extortion on them, unequal treatment and salary; it’s hard to adapt to the new country and increase the  misunderstanding of society. There are many problems that we don’t see or notice. After interviewing migrant park’s editor Lee and ONE-FORTY’s founder Chen, I discovered more stories about migrant workers. At the same time, I learned that these groups strive to help migrant workers gain more rights on the land.

Shannon Wu

　　Before researching this project, it is common to see groups of migrant workers crowded in front of the Taipei Main Station during weekends. Although a brief understanding of them, I learned a lot while doing the project. No matter the hardship working in Taiwan, related regulations and the stereotype allow me to explore more on them and the urgent of having assistance in their living. Nonetheless, after the interview with ONE-FORTY, I noticed the reason for their gathering is to find a place for them to rest during their tiring and busying working hours, learning about Taiwan’s society. Hence, in the future, I will be thinking of what are their stories and imagining their bright future when I meet them.

Andrew Pan

　　Before I participated in this special research, I knew nothing about making websites. I felt unsure when  I volunteered to do the job of editing web pages. During the production process, I encountered various technical problems, such as malfunctioning buttons, unsupported photo format, the quality of typography, etc., but with the guidance of the teacher and my own exploration, I gradually learned how to use Adobe Muse to produce a more effective web page. Although I suffered a lot in the process of production, I still completed this project with perseverance. I hope after this project, in the following special research, I could exert my skills onto the next project.