The government is making an effort to release the pressure. More colleges are being established. More alternatives are being offered after high school graduation. Students in Taiwan probably may not be as creative as American students. Uniformity seems more important in Taiwan.
Students wear uniforms in school until college.
High school students are used to having the similar hairstyle. And in general, teachers are highly respected. Students indeed have lots of fun when they study in college. After working hard in high school, many students totally relax after they pass the exam to colleges. Some students take use of their college days to enrich their knowledge.