Reviews of National Taiwan University | Taiwan

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simeon

National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Economics, Undergraduate, Regular undergrad

Overall

I wish I had known...

Chinese

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

1

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

1

Personal recommendation

Well, I think it depends on what one wants in life. If one is after challenge, a lot of work, is not daunted by frustration and likes chinese food, it is definitely worth a try.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Excellent place for an undergrad study, all in all. Some requirements (e.g. sports curriculum) are - hmmm - strange, but overall a balanced program with good teachers.

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“National Taiwan University Review”

Milca M

Taiwan,
Engineering, Chemical, 2023

Overall

As an international student, it's going to be a little difficult to adapt to the environment. Not all teachers will be willing to give you extra help outside of their class times, and the teaching methods are very limited. You attend a 3-hour lecture to listen to a professor speak completely in Chinese and just pass the slides, for examinations you are expected to memorize the content rather than understand it.

Careers

The International Student Association has recently started to guide students and give options about internships and even over seas opportunities. I think its very helpful and interesting.

Pros

Your classes will encompass a full curriculum

Cons

Their teaching methods are not the best for international students

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Heather S

University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Language, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Overall

I wish I had known...

To bring lots of passport sized photographs.

In my opinion:

I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

4

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

1

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

I wish they would give international students the opportunity to room with the local Taiwanese students.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

I recommend Taiwan as a nice intermediary between Chinese and Western cultures. The Taiwanese are extremely polite and hospitable to foreigners.

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Carolin S

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Undergraduate, University Agreement

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I speak English fuently, so no problem. Chinese was difficult, but the best way to learn is to enter a country where few people speak english.

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“Undervalued in business”

Jerry T

Denmark, Undergraduate
Banking, 2019

Overall

Taiwan still has it's core industry in tech, so EE or CS are the target students. However we B-school students are also competetive, while lacking opportunities in banking and management consulting.

Pros

international place to experience the greater china market

Cons

Weak Career office and financial industry opportunities

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