Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Maddalena
From: University for Foreigners of Siena
To: Fu Jen Catholic University
2025 • Fall
The campus was pretty cool, not too big and not too small. I recommend only choosing courses in English and, if you want to improve your Chinese, attend the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
I had to pay everything at the start of the stay, it was 10,070 NTD + 3,000 NTD for deposit which were given back to me at the end of the stay. With the deposit, it was basically more or less € 350 for a whole semester.
Where was it located?
Inside the University campus, in Xinzhuang districs
How can someone find this place?
It is asked to you whether you'd like to have an accommodation in one of the university dormitories when you apply for the exchange semester, and then the university contacts you with the details later on.
Would you recommend it?
I recommend it because of its closeness to the various buildings in the campus where you'll have classes. Because of that, I could sleep late most of the times. Plus, if you are lucky, you can make many great friends while you're living there. The major downsides is that the dormitories are mostly really old and the common bathrooms weren't nice. Also, the university campus is kinda far from the city centre so, everytime we wanted to go out it would take us at least 40 mins to 1 hour to get to the well-known hangout places in the city.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I think the best club to dance was Babylon. It is on a rooftop super close to Taipei 101 so it really sets the mood. Another good place to hangout is Maji Square. There, you can find many different bars and clubs where you can eat, chill with friends, have a chat, and dance. If you'd like to go for a cool bar where you can have drinks and play card games and stuff like that, I recommend going to Another Brick. Plus, it is super international.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I highly recommend Cross-Cultural Communication: Global Understanding Project -> really cool, we had two different exchanges online with a Peruvian and an American universities. Super fun and great way to meet new people. I don't recommend much Introduction to Literature I -> we had to do a LOT of projects outside of the usual midterm and final tests. If you don't like theatre and stuff like that I don't recommend it.
Do you have some tips?
The campus was pretty cool, not too big and not too small. I recommend only choosing courses in English and, if you want to improve your Chinese, attend the Free Mandarin Evening Course provided by the university. If you want to get high grades and not fail, you need to have a REALLY good attendance record. The professors were nice and pretty chill most of the time. Registration was easy and the people at the International Student Office were nice and helpful. I'd pick this uni again because I had a good time and the courses were pretty good but, if I had the chance to, I would have liked to attend a uni that's closer to the centre of Taipei.
Best trips to do?
There's many things to see around the Island, around the Taipei area too. I highly recommend going to the Yehliu Geopark, to Wulai, to the south and centre of the Island and, if you have the chance, travel outside too. I want on a trip to Thailand that will forever be one of my favourite memories from this exchange program.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Taipei is mostly really safe. The public transportation works great and the most important areas of the city are all well-connected. If you go out at night, just remember that the metro stops running after midnight so you'll need to call a taxi or an uber.
Just live your best life, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you should enjoy it to the fullest :)
Alicia
From: Maastricht University
To: NTU
2025 • Fall
I would not live there for my full degree but for a semester it is perfect. It is very well located and the agency is super nice and active in case of any…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
Daan Park
How can someone find this place?
website Home Sweet Home
Would you recommend it?
I would not live there for my full degree but for a semester it is perfect. It is very well located and the agency is super nice and active in case of any issues. The rooms are small but okay. It is an apartment of 10 students so you can get lucky and become friends with them. I did not really but it was still a very friendly and respectful atmosphere. would recommend to check it out
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
social life in Taipei is great !! You can find what you want. maybe bars: check Revolver, Neon bar and Another Brick (the cheapest beer we could find and many students) also many nightclubs but pretty expensive or not really my taste... check the club Rabbit Hole and go to the Formosa Soul club event because they are superrr nice (disco funk parties)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I will not remember NTU for their classes but more for their infrastructures and clubs. Check out their cinema class they are nice
Do you have some tips?
campus is super nice !! Take the time to explore all the different restaurant option (the waffles are SUPER good) as well as study spot. Many places to chill as well with grass and a small pond. I would pick the same uni again for sure
Best trips to do?
The island of Taiwan is great to explore. You can go to the beach, cities as well as in the middle of the mountains. Best trip for me was lambai island !! nothing to do but swim in the middle of turtles and do the tour of the small island with scooters
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
use u-bike it is sooo practical and free for trips that are less than 30 min
Edgar
From: Ieseg
To: yuan ze university
2025 • Fall
Definety hong kong and shanghai, located at about 1hour and a half. Great cities, shanghai is very cheap also. Great culture. Best cities to discover culture.…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
1300euros/month
Where was it located?
In taipei, ximen. 1h20 from university
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb, myroomabroad
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was a great flat. Only issue, a bit far from the university locatif in Taoyuan. But if you want to enjoy nights and like great ambiance, stay in taipei instead of Taoyuan.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Go to AT4FUN, near to taipei 101. Great clubs, open bar, free before midnight. Ruff also was great. If u like house and techno music go to RabbitHole, but very space.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Take the most simple one and which are at the beginning of the week. I had only 3 days of class.
Do you have some tips?
Campus is not so cool, but if you like big spaces that can be fine. Not many events and a bit boring.
Best trips to do?
Definety hong kong and shanghai, located at about 1hour and a half. Great cities, shanghai is very cheap also. Great culture. Best cities to discover culture. For the sun and asian expérience, thailand, vietnam, philippines… Umbelievable countries and very cheap.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
a lot of street food, be careful to the quality. Cheap prices so you can enjoy pretty everything.
Cotton
From: EFAP
To: SHI HSIN University
2025 • Fall
Really nice appartment with a lot of accommodation, really nice roommates but notice that you live with the owner..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
400
Where was it located?
In New Taipei
How can someone find this place?
+886 910 020 470 OWEN
Would you recommend it?
Really nice appartment with a lot of accommodation, really nice roommates but notice that you live with the owner
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Lila Bar, AI, Babylon, Ruff, Rabbit haul, Sushiro
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Chinese culture was nice for activity but the other courses were a little bit of bullshit
Do you have some tips?
Campus is cool because is very big compare to France
Best trips to do?
Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Malaisia
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Safety is a 10/10 Transports are really easy, Taiwanese are very shy and not really sociable with foreigners
Go to taipei 101 District
Maxence
From: FGES - Université Catholique de Lille
To: Fu Jen Catholic University
2025 • Fall
Some many good places in Taiwan : Sun Moon Lake, Jiufen, Kenting for surf... Very good city for travelling abroad too because it's a central position in South…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
430
Where was it located?
Center of Taipei, Nanjing Fuxing MRT station
How can someone find this place?
Facebook groups
Would you recommend it?
I definitely recommend it. It was really spacious for 3, we were really satisfied with my roommates. Located in a pretty nice place with all we wanted at proximity
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
The best place to hangout is Maji Square, so many bars and good music there. Many clubs too near the Taipei 101.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Innovation Management
Do you have some tips?
The campus was huge and very cool, maybe classrooms and materials are a bit old. Not difficult to register, just some medical exams and vaccins that are a bit long to do.
Best trips to do?
Some many good places in Taiwan : Sun Moon Lake, Jiufen, Kenting for surf... Very good city for travelling abroad too because it's a central position in South East Asia. You can easily go to Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Bali...
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Use Ubike (Taiwanese velib) ! Get an easycard an add money on it, with it you can pay for transports and for food and other products in many stores
If they have questions for anything they can contact me by mail : maxence.blondel3@gamil.com or ig : maxence_bldl
Octave
From: MBS
To: NCCU
2025 • Other
I took both master's and bachelor's degree courses. In any case, the level is still a little higher than in France (in economics). The courses are therefore…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
450 €
Where was it located?
in Wenshan district ( 15-20 mins from School)
How can someone find this place?
Residence website (elegant reality)
Would you recommend it?
I think the agency is quite good. My landlord provided us with pillows and duvets, even though this isn't mandatory, and he's really attentive to our needs if there are any problems. The same goes for the agency staff.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
It's really very easy, right in the centre of Taipei, where there's a nightclub called IA. All the foreign students gather in this area, and even the locals are there in large numbers. You'll find everything you need to have a good time.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I took both master's and bachelor's degree courses. In any case, the level is still a little higher than in France (in economics). The courses are therefore interesting and the professors are really nice. However, there isn't much oral participation required, especially in my master's courses.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is very huge with all we need. Yes registration is easy and obviously keep the same university again. t is also thanks to our coordinator (who is the best).
Best trips to do?
Right next to NCCU, there are numerous hiking trails offering breathtaking views of the whole of Taipei.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
n terms of safety, you can't do better than this, with as many restaurants as you want. Unfortunately, the architecture is more beautiful in France or Europe, and I found it to be quite crowded. The weather has been really mild so far (no need for a jumper, even though it's 8 December).
I'm allergic to peanuts, and it's not always labelled, so I got tricked and had to go to A&E. So for those of you with food allergies, always remember to carry your medication with you and always ask the waiters.
Alix
From: IESEG
To: Fu Jen Catholic University
2025 • Fall
The campus is cool, very big with a lot of trees. But it is quite far from my appartement (50min with mrt) because it is in New Taipei and not in Taipei.…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
Around 700€ (1400€ for two people)
Where was it located?
In Zhongzheng district, close to guting mrt station
How can someone find this place?
https://www.airbnb.fr/rooms/40454396?adults=2&check_in=2025-09-01&check_out=2025-12-31&location=Taipei%20City%2C%20Taiwan&search_mode=regular_search&source_impression_id=p3_1744223517_P3fJfg0_tsHUGFZW&previous_page_section_name=1001&federated_search_id=d948ae49-ed37-451a-8ee4-8783a7dd150e
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was a very nice appartement, very good location (close to mrt). One of the problem was that there was no kitchen and not a lot of cheap restaurant close to it (just convenient store)
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Cool bars are not so close maybe 15 to 20 min of mrt
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Globally, courses are not really interesting. I had business courses like : human ressources, management, social media marketing… I only like the fact that I just had courses from monday to wednesday.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is cool, very big with a lot of trees. But it is quite far from my appartement (50min with mrt) because it is in New Taipei and not in Taipei. Registration was quite easy because i had a buddy (a local student who help international students). I think choosing a university which in Taipei is a better idea but if you don’t have the choice it is still okay to go to FJUC cause you only have course during 3 days.
Best trips to do?
Taiwan is a very good country to travel: a lot of transports around the all island. We have the choice : mountains, cities, beaches, rice paddy, tea plantations…
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
It is really easy to move : many bus and mrt lines.Many night markets and food shops which are quite cheap.
Chiara
From: IÉSEG Paris
To: Soochow University
2025 • Fall
Everything is so cheap and so good! omg the food is amazing! But be careful with the weather: it's super hot and leads you to just go get a drink 3-4 times a…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
350€
Where was it located?
15 min from the school
How can someone find this place?
wouldn't recommend sorry
Would you recommend it?
something else just because I had that one roommate, clearly awful, not clean etc...
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
don't know sorry, I didn't party often
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Business Management, Negotiation class, and Political class (very interesting)
Do you have some tips?
There were 2 campuses: the main campus ( far from town - about 1hour) and the downtown campus. So when you have to select your classes, be careful which campus you select!
Best trips to do?
Philipines, Japan, China of course
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Everything is so cheap and so good! omg the food is amazing! But be careful with the weather: it's super hot and leads you to just go get a drink 3-4 times a day, and thus could be expensive at the end. But every district is cool, a lot of café, a lot of different activities and sport!
Ilona
From: IESEG
To: NCCU
2025 • Full year
Recommended for Fall Semester : "Chinese Business in Global Perspectives", "Confucianism and Leadership". These classes actually teach you more about the…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
650€/month
Where was it located?
In Daan District, by the Shida Night Market
How can someone find this place?
Facebook page of the landlord : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083135231681&locale=fr_FR
Would you recommend it?
Staying in Daan District is the best location. Yo House has many housing options with different budget as well and the landlord is super chill. Personally, my shared apartment is fully renovated and has 4 rooms. I pay 650€/month, but I have the biggest room with my own bathroom, so it's cheaper for the others.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Perfect evening : Begin at Maji Square and then head to Taipei 101 (Ruff, Wave, La Fin Babylon)...just go club hopping! If you miss the pints of beer, go to Another Brick which is by Taipower Building station, all the French students are there.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Recommended for Fall Semester : "Chinese Business in Global Perspectives", "Confucianism and Leadership". These classes actually teach you more about the culture and allow you to get a different point of view on business, compared to the one we are taught in France. Also, "Special Topics on Profit Models" is very easy credits to earn and finishes early in the semester. Be careful : some ETP classes are hard (e.g. Investment Analysis) and will require a certain amount of personal work.
Do you have some tips?
NCCU's campus is nice and well-organized, but not in the center of Taipei (plan around 45 minutes of transportation from Daan District). If you wish to join the Double Degree program, go to NCCU, otherwise NTU is more recognized worldwide.
Best trips to do?
All the trips in Asia are convenient from Taipei. For travelling around the island, the fast train takes 1.5h to take you to the south. For travelling abroad, the metro takes you to the airport and you can find cheap flights for any destination (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seoul...).
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
You MUST have an umbrella, or steal one outside the 7-Eleven. And go to the Soy Milk in Zhongshan every time you head to that district.
Plan a trip for every weekend or so. It goes very fast.
Chiara
From: Erasmus University Rotterdam
To: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
2025 • Fall
Geopolitics and Business: - class in itself not very interesting but easy and not time consuming Mandarin: - good if you want to know more about the…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
700
Where was it located?
Daan district, close to university and where mostly all exchange students live. Close to bars and cheap restaurants.
How can someone find this place?
591 (official Taiwanese website for finding accommodation, but all in Chinese)
Would you recommend it?
I arrived in Taipei without any accommodation thinking it would be easy to find once I’m there. Turns out it’s not so easy so it’s better to find beforehand through Facebook groups while keeping in mind you can easily get scammed so be sure to ask for a FaceTime apartment tour. When using your computer you can translate the website but when you contact the landlord some of them might not speak English at all. So I would not recommend being last minute to find your accommodation :)
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bars: Revolver, another brick, barcade, the shrine. Rabitthole: dancing bar with house music and sometimes technk Clubs: Xinyi district is mostly clubs and each club has their day of the week where it’s free entry and free drinks for girls. -Wave (Wednesday) remixed techno songs - AI (Thursday) commercial - Ruff (Thursday: free entry but not free flow) American rap music - Babylon (Saturday, free entry not free flow) Other clubs: La fin Taipei and Final for techno (entry is never free though)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Geopolitics and Business: - class in itself not very interesting but easy and not time consuming Mandarin: - good if you want to know more about the culture but there are tests every 1-2weeks depending on your level Culture and Life in Taiwan’s traditional society: - easy, not time consuming and great to know a bit more about Taiwan’s history Contemporary Taiwanese society (at NTU) - same as above, a bit useless, assignments are not very interesting Introduction to Taiwan politics (at NTU) - plenty of exchange students - really nice and passionate tutor - mid term and exam assessment though (but tutor makes everything easy for you to be sure you’ll pass)
Do you have some tips?
Campus in itself is not amazing, but large swimming cool and plenty of cantines to have lunch at cheap prices. It was also associated to National Taiwan University which is right across the street and is really nice and huge. Registration was fairly easy and yes I would pick the same uni as it is well located and easily accessible in taipei
Best trips to do?
Seoul (really nice city trip, 4 complete days at least) Japan (didn’t go but really close) Philippines (same as above) Indonesia (100% recommend) Vietnam (at the end of your exchange or two weeks if you can skip classes)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Night markets, Youbikes (Public bikes like velib, but are free without any membership for the first 30 minutes) Go to the beach which is 1h30 away by bus from Taipei Go on hikes Plan long week ends across Taiwan the landscapes are truly amazing
Try to plan your class schedule on two or three week days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday for example) so you have plenty of time to visit and go around Taiwan and abroad which is an essential part to your exchange !!
Julien
From: ISEP
To: NTUST
2025 • Fall
From Taipei, travel is cheap if you're organised. I did HK, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai. Lot of people did philipines and vietnam. The south of taiwan nice to…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
Around 500€ per month
Where was it located?
In Xinyi district, 20 min to walk to 101 tower
How can someone find this place?
Facebook student group
Would you recommend it?
Yeah it was nice, a bit small but still alright. But I think, if I have to chosse a new one, I would go to Da'an district.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Another Brick (Belgium bar and cheapest), barcade, Fake sober, family mart AI club, wave, Lafin, ruff, DD, Babylon,... depends the mood Maji Square is nice Halloween, national day of taiwan, ultra taiwan,
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Don't take to much graduate course, it's more difficult to pass it here.
Do you have some tips?
it was really nice. Check the sport schedule before try. There are class sometime. Take class in other uni, it's cool
Best trips to do?
From Taipei, travel is cheap if you're organised. I did HK, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai. Lot of people did philipines and vietnam. The south of taiwan nice to and easy to go. You can surf from taipei (1h30 with the bus)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Really easy to leave. Transports are convenient. You can find cheap food, but it's difficult to find healthy food sometimes.
Alexandre
From: emlyon business school
To: National Chengchi University
2025 • Fall
hong-kong and shanghai (1h50), vietnam(hanoi) 2h30, japan (tokyo) 3h50, japan (okinawa) 1h. Mainland china (1h), Cambodia (phnom penh) (3hrs20), philippines…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
642
Where was it located?
Linguang station, Da'an District
How can someone find this place?
Elegant realty (taiwanese realty website)
Would you recommend it?
Yes it was a nice apartement but there were a lot of little problems (leaks, and dirty) so I wouldn't recommend to take the exact same. I would recommend though to take an apartment with some friends to have a much better apartment for a better price
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
BEST CLUB : Wave club Taipei. Good clubs : Ruff, rabbit hole, maji square, AI, Babylon. Nice bars : fake sober Nice rooftops : CE LA VIE, Babylon, Frank(shisha bar). 10 october : Show at 101 taipei 31 october : Halloween (a must)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I have chosen challenging courses so I wouldn't recommand them if you want to explore and travel around asia. I wouldn't recommend : macroeconomics and economics.
Do you have some tips?
Campus was great. Very big and easily accessible. A lot of tennis court,basketball courts, athletic courts. 2 gyms, 1 pool and more. The school is near a lot of restaurant and street food which is great.
Best trips to do?
hong-kong and shanghai (1h50), vietnam(hanoi) 2h30, japan (tokyo) 3h50, japan (okinawa) 1h. Mainland china (1h), Cambodia (phnom penh) (3hrs20), philippines (Manila) 2h20, thailand (bangkok) 3h30. All the flight are very cheap and the companies are generally very good. I would recommend taking Tiger air (low cost taiwanese company), very efficient, on time and nice flight attendants.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Cost of living is low 3-5€ per meal, club are open bars wednesday, thursday and sometimes friday, Transport is very efficient. Need to visit around taipei : dragon caves jumps up north east, jiufen, maokong gondola, taipei zoo (biggest in asia and a great one overall), Capybara bar, ximending night market. Take a good coat because it will rain a lot during typhoon season.
I took taipei mainly because of the opportunity to travel a lot around asia. But don't make the mistake of not visiting taiwan ! there are some great spots : turtle island in the south, kenting beaches in the south Hualien city in the east, sun moon lake in the center of taipei (like annecy lake in france but the scenery is much different) and my favorite a MUST !! Alishan national park.
Djuwyan
From: Efap
To: Soochow University
2025 • Full year
I would recommend to look out way before you come at least two months and everyday. The good flats are taken really quickly, and the rent is not that cheap, as…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
520€
Where was it located?
30min from school and near of everything (I was in Daan)
How can someone find this place?
The name of my landlord is Kevin Twu. He is really peachy tho. To find a place you must use Facebook Marketplace or an agency in the country
Would you recommend it?
I would recommend to look out way before you come at least two months and everyday. The good flats are taken really quickly, and the rent is not that cheap, as I said I was paying 520 for my a private room around of 13m2 and my private bathroom. The rest was shared so the kitchen. If you want your own apartment you will have to pay at least 600/700€ or even more. The best neighbourhood of Taipei to hang out and find a lot of things to do is Da’an district. I live one month in Wanhua and it’s not a good neighbourhood. In Taiwan when we say it’s not a good one it doesn’t mean that it’s dangerous, not at all, the whole country is 1000% safe really except rare exception of course. It’s just the neighbourhood is not clean, there are some homeless and prostitute… If I had to choose again I will take Da’an or Cimej which is also good, and take more time to find a good one. Btw, usually you have to give a deposit of one month or 2 of your rent that you will get back when your lease is finished. And read carefully the lease they give and the dates. Normally, there is no scam with Taiwanese people but be careful in case because the only way to find flat is Facebook market.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
To hang out you can go to Xinyi it’s a street with a lot of night club and bars more in Taiwanese vibes or go to in the Maji square which is more international vibe. A lot of night clubs are free of entrance for example the Babylon which is a roof top with an amazing view on Taipei 101. The RUFF which is also in Xinyi is 500$ (14€ with 1 drink) for the entrance but sometimes some people share photos with free entrance and you can use it at anytime but you have to let people who have nice ahah.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I don’t really have a class to recommend, I really liked the UX design class because you have to project to print with a 3D printer. But otherwise I didn’t have a huge love with a class there. It’s pretty easy and not that interesting sometimes… The only I could advice would be to take class of Mandarin, i didn’t and I definitely regret.
Do you have some tips?
Yes the campus was nice there is a gym in the downtown campus, a little one but it’s free, and others stuff for sport. There was a lot of charities/associations there ! I integrated one of them it was a music one, there is a studio in the downtown campus as well which is so cool, I met most of my Taiwanese friends there and they will welcome you. The fees to be in the association was 25€ for the semester but you have a lot of instruments there. You could also participate to concerts they organize, sometimes it’s in the school or most of the time in a real bars. Btw, if you love jam there are really good one in Taipei, I went every week to Red room rendez-vous, you will meet a lot of good people there. Also the rev now which is more jazzy and chill. And I think soochow is a good uni but I know the best one is NTU (National Taiwan University.
Best trips to do?
Omg I have so many things to advice you if you travel in Taiwan if you like hikes, beautiful beaches, adventures… there is everything. Take my ig because it’s really long to explain that here. I will probably create a special story for that there : @djuuuuuuu I will just give places where you have to go : Hike around Taipei of course, Keelung coast the most beautiful place in Taiwan, Jade mountain the highest peak of east-Asia, Kenting for amazing beaches, Taitung I love this city and if you go there you must go to green island by boat and do diving there it’s one of the best spot in the world, you can see whale shark and even if you do snorkelling you will see a loooot of things, Kaoshiung also why not if you go there you have to go the National Buddha museum, the national park of taroko is amazing just hope is open you will read that because right now it’s closed because of earthquakes, I could also go by car of scooter. Oh really important point, if you wanna drive a car there you must apply for an international permit.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
In the whole country you will pay, 90% of the time, by cash so be aware of that.
No juste enjoy your trip and Taiwan is really safe, the people are shy but if you have any issues they will be there for sure. I have never felt such a love and welcoming and help from the Taiwanese people. Also try to find international WhatsApp group, I was in few of them and they organized some activities like to see daulphins around of Turtle Island in the north. Get a local SIM card it will be way cheaper than anything else and they have unlimited data’s. Use WhatsApp to communicate. And remember Taiwan is not China, they have the same culture, they also speak mandarin in Taiwan but there is also the Taiwanese language but it’s not the national language. If you speak English you will be fine they are improving their English skills in Taiwan. If you have any questions you can add me on Instagram I willl be glad to help you <3 @djuuuuuuuuuu
Luna
From: EMLV
To: Soochow University
2024 • Fall
Night life was amazing, be careful with the food it was hard for me to really enjoy local food. There a lot of things to visit like temples..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
1200
Where was it located?
District de Wanhua
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
I was not really a good one but we were next to a good place called Ximen nice spot
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Ai, Ruff, babylone, C la vie, maji square
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
There is a lot of interesting subject like a lot of management or trade for example (a bit hard)
Do you have some tips?
There were 2 campus, in the center and one very far away be careful to take subjects in the right campus
Best trips to do?
Turtle island (shanfu village) was the first trip I made it was in south we dived around turltes it was amazing
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Night life was amazing, be careful with the food it was hard for me to really enjoy local food. There a lot of things to visit like temples
There is self service bike you can use thanks to you transport card that’s really useful
Lena
From: Kedge
To: NCCU
2024 • Fall
I recommend it if you are sharing an apartment, the rents are cheaper and you have a direct metro line but it is far from the center. The neighborhood is crazy…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
Neihu, 40 minutes from school by transport but nice neighborhood
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
I recommend it if you are sharing an apartment, the rents are cheaper and you have a direct metro line but it is far from the center. The neighborhood is crazy and not very touristy with a local market.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
IA Club, Revolver bar...
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I don't remember. Just look at the class time and the schedule
Do you have some tips?
The campus is large. I highly recommend the school, but don't live there it's complicated.
Best trips to do?
Malaysia, Langkawi
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
very safe and easy, people was cool
Angela
From: EMLV
To: I-Shou Kaoshiung
2024 • Fall
The accommodation was sufficient for a 6 month exchange. You have to buy everything for the room and there isn’t any kitchen (there is a family mart…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
200€
Where was it located?
10 mins walk from campus
How can someone find this place?
School website
Would you recommend it?
The accommodation was sufficient for a 6 month exchange. You have to buy everything for the room and there isn’t any kitchen (there is a family mart downstairs). I liked it but the only downside was that the campus is far from the city.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best club for international: brickyard Best bar: Cinjin sunset bar, right in front of the beach
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All the business classes were good. I personally didn’t took the Chinese class, a friend confirmed me that it was useless.
Do you have some tips?
The campus was huge with a lot of facilities and it’s on a hill (prepare your cardio haha). People from the administration were really here for us and help us if we had any questions.
Best trips to do?
I traveled to Japan, Philippines and Vietnam with really affordable prices. Also around the island.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Taipei?
Everything is super easy and made for you to have an easy life. Use google translate to speak to people.
