Before starting her studies in Taipei she would attend a university scholarship leaders symposium in Thailand, then spend three weeks travelling, including in Vietnam.
Ms Oliver said she originally wanted to study in China, but when Taiwan was suggested as an option, she decided to go there instead.
"Taiwan has a similar type of culture and languages to China and many people speak Mandarin, which I am really keen to learn."
Ms Oliver said she was actively involved in her parents' two businesses Luxury Airport Shuttles and Royale Coach Tours, and had a lot of contact with overseas clients.
This included tour groups from China and India who regularly visited the Bay, she said.
"It's an incredible, amazing opportunity that most people only dream about, and I intend feeding everything I learn back into our family businesses."
Ms Oliver is one of 202 Kiwi students from universities and technology institutes chosen to travel to top institutions in Asia as part of the 2016/2017 scholarship rounds.
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith said that since the scheme was launched in 2013, more than 1000 Kiwi students had experienced an international educational exchange in Asian countries.
"The recipients of these scholarships will be ambassadors for New Zealand as they head overseas and form global connections that will last a lifetime."
Applications for the next round of scholarships close on September 30.
Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia programme is administered by Education New Zealand
The programme aims include:
- Strengthening NZ's ability to engage with key Asian trading partners
- Improving international skills of NZ's workforce and tertiary institutions
- Increasing international understanding of New Zealand's education system
- Establishing connections between New Zealand and other countries
through fostering lifelong friendships and networks
Visit https://enz.govt.nz/support/funding/scholarships/prime-ministers-scholarship-for-asia/ to find out more or apply.