DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EXCHANGE STUDENT IN TAIWAN // National Taiwan University (NTU)
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- Hi! My name is Angela and I am a Canadian exchange student living in Taiwan. In this video, I describe a day in my life as an exchange student at the National Taiwan University (NTU). If you have any questions about studying abroad or living in Taiwan, I'd be happy to answer them in the comments :)
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I am going to apply for NTU as an exchange student and this made me so excited! Let’s hope I get accepted :)
Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you get accepted :)
Hey there, one of my friends is trying to apply for NTU as an exchange student for next semester too, but we just have some questions about the housing there and I just want to see if I can get some information about it , thank you so much
Did you get accepted?
Ik your channel is new but it's still so insanely underrated
I am SO excited, potentially going next year February as an exchange student, hearing about the cheap vegetarian shop on campus (as I am vegan) made my eyes light up! AND for so CHEAP! AAAAH
Haha yes, everything in Taiwan is crazy cheap. I miss it so much. I hope you have the best time!!
Hi Isabelle, i am also going this February, do you want to exchange Instagram so that we can communicate better?
I also got accepted into Ntu!
@@isabellekyra Congrats!
Hi everyone ☺️ I’ve been accepted as an exchange student for semester starting from fall 2022. Is there anyone else that is planning to go on an exchange? How’s your situation? As visas are still not being issued. Keep me updated, much appreciated 🥰
I love that juicebar so much omg, all the memories
right? it's the best!! i miss it sooooo much
Hi, I’m going on an exchange to NTU in the fall semester and I was wondering whether there are events for international students where we can meet the other exchange students and make friends:)
Hi Kata! I'm so glad to hear that you are going on exchange to NTU this fall :) Yes, there are lots of events to meet other exchange students. NTU hosts several events at the beginning of the semester for exchange students, so definitely go to those and also My Room Abroad is an organization dedicated to helping exchange students feel at home and they run lots of fun events at the beginning of each semester too so follow them on social media! Hope you have lots of fun :)
@@AdultingwithAngela That sounds great, thanks a lot for your help! 🥰
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Hi, I would like to ask whether your exchange took place?:) I’m also planning to go on an exchange to NTU however due to the current border restrictions, visa for exchange students are still not issued :( your answer is appreciated ☺️
hi! I am planning on applying as an exchange student at NTU soon. May I know what procedures you've done to get in? also, incase if you applied for a scholarship there, what scholarship did you apply for? after watching this, I became more interested on applying at NTU. thank you
imagine actually studying!!!
Please tell how to make study plan for admission in taiwan universities? Applying for masters in computer science. thanks
How did you like taking the Chinese courses? My major Chinese language so I would have to do a year at the college.
Hey! I loved taking the Chinese courses at NTU, they were super applicable to my life in Taiwan and were a great way to meet new people too! Hope you enjoy it :)
Hey! I'm super interested in Chinese classes at NTU too. Were they taught in traditional only? I only learned simplified Mandarin so I'm worried about being placed in level 1 because I never learned traditional.
Yes, they were all taught in traditional but my Chinese teacher let us submit homework and write in simplified if that is what we were comfortable with. Hope this helps!
Hi, I am planning on studying at NTU for the spring semester. I am curious how rigorous/ demanding the classes are and if I will have time to travel around in my free time? Thanks for the video!
@@lucasgagne9529 Hi Lucas! I was on exchange at NTU so my grades didn’t really count (all my courses were pass/fail), so I didn’t have to stress too hard for good grades which allowed me to travel a lot during my my semester.
This is dope are the Chinese classes traditional or simplified?
Classes are taught in traditional, but if you are more familiar with simplified, most of the Chinese teachers let you write in simplified for tests and stuff.
Hi there thanks for this video, how did you find an accommodation in Taipei ?
Marie Zaimi Hi Marie! My Room Abroad is a great resource created to help exchange students find accommodation in Taipei. There are lots of options on the website.
@@AdultingwithAngela okay and so you booked your room before arriving or you first waited to arrive and visited it in person?
Marie Zaimi I booked my room before arriving, but I would recommend visiting it in person first if possible, especially if you are signing a long lease.
Heyyy! Fellow Canadian here as well, thinking about applying to NTU for the Winter Semester next year, I study Business Management as well. How did you find the off-campus housing? I might have to look into it, seems like on-campus housing is scarce as of now.
Hey! I found mine through a family friend, but my other exchange friends who lived off campus found their places through My Room Abroad. Tbh, they are kinda overpriced so I suggest booking an airbnb or smth short term for the first week or two and looking for a place when you get there to get better and more affordable options. Hope this helps and have fun at NTU!!
@@AdultingwithAngela thank you for your answer! As two follow-up questions if you don't mind, how were the classes in general? I am in a Finance concentration so I will most likely take Finance courses. You said the teachers were knowledgeable, so that's re-assuring. Did the exchange students spend a lot of time with each other only or were there integration with local students in terms of social activities and such (I speak Mandarin) ? Thank you so much!!
@@ricenoodlewarrior Hey! I thought the core business classes were about the same level as my home university (McGill), except they were all pass/fail for me on exchange so I didn't study as hard. Exchange students do end up sticking together because of proximity, activities and classes, but there are some local students who do choose to take English classes as well. Hope this helps and have fun at NTU!!
@@AdultingwithAngela tysm, from a montrealer as well!
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Dear all gentle great
very sweet good morning and have nicy good day.
Thank you very much.
hii, did you have to take the hsk test? If so, what is the recommended level? ;-;
Hi! I didn't have to take the HSK test :)
hello! Wonderful learning about your experience. Why did you not get put into a dorm? I'm also a Canadian student looking to attend NTU for exchange, but on my school's program's site it mentions that housing was provided. Was this not an option for you?
Hey! Dorms are provided :) I only didn’t get a dorm cuz I was supposed to go to Hong Kong but switched to NTU last minute. They actually had dorms available once I got there but I already signed my lease so I lived off campus. The shuiyuan prince house dorms are super nice!!
In what university you were planning to study in Hong Kong? And what made you change your mind?
How about the prices in Taiwan?
@@paulamartyna4581 Hi Paula! I was originally supposed to study at CUHK in Hong Kong but because of the protests happening, it was cancelled by my university. Taiwan was such a great experience though, the prices there are INSANELY CHEAP like I ate my meals at the cafeteria for less than $2 USD for a GIANT MEAL. Rent is also super cheap and shopping and pretty much everything which is why I absolutely LOVE Taiwan :)
Can one do an intensive Chinese language program at NTU? Any link or details would be great.
Yes, they definitely offer an intensive Chinese language program. Sorry, I didn't take it so I don't have any details about it but I'm sure you can google it.
Hey... hope you are doing well:) I have been selected as an Intern at NTU. I would like to know which is the cheapest dorm to afford for my stay. What would be your suggestion to stay on campus or off campus? Your guidance and suggestions will really help me a lot. Thank you for your reply in advance.
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Dear all great gentle
very sweet good morning and very good luck. हजुरहरू सबैलाई हार्दिक सम्झना छ।
are the medical related courses taught in english? im planning to study there to get my bachelor's degree and i know nothing about speaking mandarin 😥
Not sure about the medical related courses, but there was a good selection of English courses available!
Can you do a video on masters program. Admission. Duration. Etc. Would be interesting.
Hi Y! Sorry, I didn't do a masters program there. I was just on exchange for my undergrad :)
Could you please share the location of Juice bar....?
Yes absolutely! It's this location: goo.gl/maps/WhTxZiK41RvaRswv5 :) Definitely check it out, it was one of the highlights of my entire exchange haha
hii Angela, love the content. Did you study just for one semester or a whole year there?
Hey! Thanks for watching :) I studied at NTU for one semester
hey! is there a night life or dorm life at NTU ? Im going this summer
I didn't live in the dorms, but my friends who did had a great time! Also the nightlife in Taipei is incredible especially for women and foreigners :) Hope you have fun!!
I heard that you're management student.... So basically which course you're studying in.....?
Pretty much all business courses like finance, operations management and business statistics which are all under the college of management at NTU :)
@@AdultingwithAngela is there any requirement of GMAT score or an entrance exam to get in to NTU.....?
@@teslaa555 No, not for me because my university is an exchange partner of NTU.
Hi! I'm thinking of doing my master's degree in Design at NTU, but I literally know no Chinese at all. I'm thinking of trying to teach myself some before I go there, but I'm worried my low level is going to be a problem. How have you experienced this? Are all classes completely in English? How is the level of English amongst the students and teachers?
much love xx
Hi Liz! Not all classes at NTU are taught in English, most are taught in Mandarin, so you'll have to see what English courses are offered. I studied business so there were lots of course options for me, but I'm not so sure about your program. For English classes, all my teachers and classmates were proficient in English, but some Taiwanese students in the English classes are understandably more shy and hesitant to speak in English. Hopefully this was helpful, I wish you all the best!
@@AdultingwithAngela Hi! This definitely cleared some worries up for me. I'll have to do some more research on if studying at NTU will be posible for me, but I am excited to try! Thank you so much! Greetings from the Netherlands :)
What made you want to study at a Taiwanese college?
Was it your first year as a college student, or an exchange year?
Hey Charlie! I actually was supposed to go on exchange to Hong Kong, but it got cancelled because of the protests at the time. So I ended up at NTU because they were still accepting exchange students at the time. Hope this helps!
@@AdultingwithAngela Thanks for the response!
Even more motivated to do an exchange at NTU now lol
@@Charlie-hv3dh Glad to hear!
What website did you use to find housing
Hey William! I found my housing through a family friend, but I know a lot of people who used myroomabroad.com to find accommodation. Hope this helps :)
how many courses do u recommend to take ?
I took 5 courses (15 credits total) which was the standard for most exchange students. I only had classes from Tuesday to Thursday, so from Friday to Monday every week I was able to travel a lot during my exchange semester. Hope this helps :)
@@AdultingwithAngela what is the acceptance rate for exchange students applying from Canada?
millie weng I’m not sure about the acceptance rate, because I was nominated by my university which is a partner school of NTU. I didn’t apply separately as an independent study away.
great university.
Question
Did you write midterm exams?
Yes! I did write midterm and final exams :) Not for all courses, but most of them!
Great video
thanks!
Hi Angela! Thank you for this awesome video! May I ask you what are the module codes that you have studied while in NTU?
I saw this: "Restriction: within this department (including students taking minor and dual degree program),The upper limit of the number of NTU students: 60." for quite a few management modules on their website, do you know if this mean that it is not offered to exchange students?
Hey Winnie! So sorry, I don't remember the codes but I took financial management, operations management, intermediate chinese and global market management. And no i don't think that that means it is not offered to exchange students. I think most classes are open to exchange students, the message is just a general limit of how many students can be in each class. Hope this helps!
Hi I'm Electrical Engineering Student
I'm doing my 4th semester online from China which will complete this June
I want to transfer in Taiwan
Can you please guide will it be acceptable
What will be the procedure
Because we still don't know when will China open its border so I'm thinking to move on anywhere who accepts transfer
If they accept will they also give scholarship? Please guide all procedure
Also if you can give your WeChat or any social media to approach you will be quite appreciable
hows the nightlife in taipei?
Its super fun!! So many clubs are free for foreigners or ladies, so I never paid a dollar for any nightclubs including unlimited drinks :)
Are students required to wear a mask in class?
It wasn't mandatory to wear masks in class when I was there, but I'm not sure if rules have changed. The only place masks were mandatory was on the MRT. Hope this helps!!
I'm curious about the courses you take? Do you take courses related to your major when you are studying abroad as a university student, or do you take whatever courses you want?
Hey Kate! I took business courses during my exchange because they were widely available and I'm an international business major. But for a lot of my friends who were studying something else and looking for more specific courses that were hard to find, they took lots of electives while on exchange. Hope this helps!
are there cute boys in taiwan
Of course!!
Hi, I'm Julian from Argentina. I hope you can help me, in my past life I was a Taiwanese girl studying in that university. She was involved in a political movement, studying violin and playing the violin. A policeman murdered me and they did many horrible things to me. My mom is alive, she practices naturopathic medicine. They killed me at 27 my name was Jia. Do you know anything about any political or student movement? My father was also killed, he had 2 older sisters, a younger sister and a little brother. I'm trying to find out the truth, thanks
How is workload of NTU
For exchange students, I would say it's pretty light. Mostly just studying for midterms and finals, not much homework. At least for the general business classes that I took. Hope this. helps!!
@@AdultingwithAngela Thank you
@@mengchao5649 My pleasure!!