Advice to People Coming to Taiwan/National Taiwan University

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  • @Deborah5000
    @Deborah5000 3 роки тому +36

    It rains 80% of the time
    Being from the Netherlands: Oh same

    • @teslaa555
      @teslaa555 3 роки тому

      @Huang Lendy are you living in Taiwan?

  • @quanzy121
    @quanzy121 4 роки тому +36

    I’m from the Caribbean so I’m used to that kind of weather 😅

  • @katharine8554
    @katharine8554 5 років тому +31

    Guy at 3:50 walking around with a dog in a baby carrier👌🏻

  • @pcmuana5520
    @pcmuana5520 2 роки тому

    Good lovely two friends. Wish you good day and goid results

  • @capala1234
    @capala1234 5 років тому +33

    Do a video about how you learned Mandarin!! 💕

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +8

      Good idea!! Thank you~

    • @grpryovv7714
      @grpryovv7714 3 роки тому

      @Huang Sandy i wanna study computer science in ntou, what language should i learn in order to communicate with people there?

  • @zakariazaki7513
    @zakariazaki7513 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco

  • @katfernandez-hung4416
    @katfernandez-hung4416 5 років тому +5

    very informative, girls.. enjoy taiwan!

  • @Mickeii617
    @Mickeii617 3 роки тому

    For my major I have to do a year in Thailand I believe this is really prepped my mind

  • @briantliao
    @briantliao 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the Advice! I love Taiwan

  • @xiaori4760
    @xiaori4760 3 роки тому +4

    It's very humid country and summer until November? Oh great ! I live in Malaysia with similar weather so surely not a problem for me 😂😂😂
    P/s: I currently do research about studying in Taiwt coz I'm gonna continue my study in Taiwan next year

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  3 роки тому

      Wonderful! You'll adapt well

    • @yanntham2010
      @yanntham2010 3 роки тому

      Hii, I’m Malaysian too and thinking of studying in Taiwan. May I know what pre-u course u took? Cuz I’m not sure if I can take alevels and go to Taiwan

    • @yanntham2010
      @yanntham2010 3 роки тому

      @Rabeah Adawiyah I’ve looked but I don’t rly know where exactly to look so I couldn’t find anything. I’m planning to do vet med in NTU so I’m not sure where to do my grad first

  • @jg2049
    @jg2049 Рік тому

    Go to the south if you don't like rain. In the south it hardly rains at all. There are some nice rainless days as well but yeah it does rain a lot in Taipei! Got sick 3 times already become of the 30 degrees one day and less than 15 degrees the day after hahaha so take care of yourself guys😂

  • @catvalentine4317
    @catvalentine4317 3 роки тому +1

    I'll be going to taiwan for a semester next year, I'm so excited!! ^^ Thank you for the tipps!!

    • @josedonadito
      @josedonadito 3 роки тому

      How are you doing, did you already arrive there? I am nervous because, on next week, I will receive the confirmation to travel, and I still am not sure of how to prepare to interact with people without knowing much of the language.

  • @AYoungClassic
    @AYoungClassic 5 років тому +14

    Hi! Great video! I'll be coming to study at NTU in August super excited! Could you all make a video about the course load and how it differs from the States?
    Thanks!

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +4

      Of course!! Thank you for the idea~

    • @chimatasie7854
      @chimatasie7854 3 роки тому +1

      Did you make it there Jaylynn?

    • @AYoungClassic
      @AYoungClassic 3 роки тому +3

      @@chimatasie7854 yes! I just graduated two weeks ago! Thanks for checking in ❤️

    • @chimatasie7854
      @chimatasie7854 3 роки тому +1

      Nice to hear that. What did you study? What is the acceptance rate of international students?

    • @tototheconductor2224
      @tototheconductor2224 2 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411Hii, i just graduated my bachelors in music n i want to apply for masters studies in music in NTU by next year so what is the criteria to apply.
      Thank you

  • @456Coringa
    @456Coringa 4 роки тому +2

    I'm from Brazil, thanks for this video, I imagine the climate is similar to the one here kkk

  • @itsjustalicia
    @itsjustalicia 5 років тому +13

    Love your guys videos!! 💖
    I'm actually studying at NTNU this winter and this really helped me out :)
    Quick question ! I already speak Chinese but I dont know how to read or write at all. How would you rate the difficulty of learning Chinese in Taiwan??

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +7

      Actually there are a lot of poeple who speak well but don't know how to read. They all do a great job learning Chinese! You'll learn it real quick.

    • @chimatasie7854
      @chimatasie7854 3 роки тому

      I'm applying to study there this year. What's there acceptance rate?

    • @akramobada
      @akramobada 3 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 i need ur help please I had a bachelor degree of physical education and sport science, wanna study master degree in taiwan 🇹🇼 ,need to know some info ,do u have instagram

  • @clarencel6333
    @clarencel6333 5 років тому +3

    I'll be coming to Taiwan in a couple days, thanks for all your tips outlined in this video. Any suggestions on what's fun to do for as twenty something?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +2

      Wow that's another video idea! We'll soon be back with that vid~~

    • @clarencel6333
      @clarencel6333 5 років тому +3

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      You guys should've uploaded the video 2 weeks ago! I went to Taiwan and had a blast, will definitely be going back if I win the lottery haha. Great videos, keep 'em coming!

  • @xxchris
    @xxchris 4 роки тому +2

    You guys talked about transportation, is uber/lyft/other rideshare apps popular there?

  • @haileybleu5788
    @haileybleu5788 5 років тому +2

    Air is really humid...Get ready for that

  • @hadiahmadi8010
    @hadiahmadi8010 5 років тому +4

    amazing!

  • @sierrawilliams5982
    @sierrawilliams5982 7 місяців тому

    Can you guys go on apartment tours to in certain districts?

  • @denniskim2352
    @denniskim2352 5 років тому +6

    hi, right now i'm studying simplified chinese? I heard that Taiwan uses a mix of simplified and traditional Chinese, but it's mostly traditional? Are most chinese classes taught in traditional chinese, as well? Or are there also classes in simplified Chinese? Thank you!

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +5

      Hello! Taiwan uses traditional Chinese fully. But there are some characters that look the same as simplified ones. So in those classes that are taught in Chinese, they use the traditional Chinese characters!

    • @denniskim2352
      @denniskim2352 5 років тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 do you think foreign students will have a hard time adjusting to the traditional way coming from a simplified background? thanks!

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +1

      @@denniskim2352 Not really!! It does not take much time to get used to it:)

  • @highflyingstone2616
    @highflyingstone2616 Рік тому

    Would you tell us more about scholarships in your college? I am considering to encourage my daughter to study there next year

  • @pragyanr.c9477
    @pragyanr.c9477 4 роки тому +6

    I'm thinking about pursuing my masters(International Relations and diplomacy) from National Chengchi University or Ming Chuan University. I'm seeing mixed reviews about them on the internet. What is your opinion about these two colleges?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому +6

      Hello, since we go to National Taiwan University, we're not quite sure about their programs. But they are pretty well known, high reputation schools. So I don't think you need to worry much. I have seen some people pursuing degree on international business at Ming Chuan Uni. and they were satisfied with their program.

    • @pragyanr.c9477
      @pragyanr.c9477 4 роки тому +2

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 Thank you for the response. I'll note that

  • @parapapum5203
    @parapapum5203 4 роки тому +1

    Very useful video P.S. you guys are so cute❤️

  • @durar_camalia
    @durar_camalia 7 місяців тому +1

    I have question. Does this university teach in English or mandarin?

  • @karsenrittner7013
    @karsenrittner7013 5 років тому +7

    Just wondering- did any of you go to school alone as kids?

  • @prateek.agrawal
    @prateek.agrawal 2 роки тому

    Please tell how to make study plan for admission to Taiwan universities? Applying for master's in computer science. really confused. Pls. help... thanks

  • @koopi789
    @koopi789 3 роки тому +1

    it's interesting.. i live in sweden and it's a cash-free country, like they don't accept cash anywhere like restaurants and clothing stores, only cards

  • @uyscuti6767
    @uyscuti6767 5 років тому +1

    Great video ! Do you know if there's any program for studying astrophysics during one semester in Taïwan ?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +1

      Thank you~~ National Taiwan University has the Institute of Astrophysics! Maybe you can look at the school webpage.

    • @uyscuti6767
      @uyscuti6767 5 років тому +1

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 Awesome ! Thanks ;) for how long are you guys staying in Taiwan by the way ?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому +2

      One more year~

  • @victorwelkin9136
    @victorwelkin9136 3 роки тому

    27C!? 😆 Might want to avoid the tropics. I live in California, which is usually quite dry when hot, but it can get up to 40C or so.

  • @CaptJackPal
    @CaptJackPal 4 роки тому

    I lived in NYC would that be considered a high pollution like Taiwan?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      Maybe New York is a bit more polluted because NY has a bigger population? But Taiwan is also very bad..

  • @lastfreegeneration984
    @lastfreegeneration984 4 роки тому +4

    omg i cant stop looking at girl in grey, so pretty n cute...love ur smile n ur cute mannerisms 🥰

  • @lai-fi
    @lai-fi 4 роки тому +1

    are there any age barriers to starting school in taiwan? I'm 27 and i want to apply to go to university in Taiwan, but i don't even know how to start or where to go to start application process or anything really. help! i'm lost haha.

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      There isn't any limit in age. Anyone can go study in NTU.
      You can find the admission information from the link below:
      oia.ntu.edu.tw/apply-to-ntu/degree-student/2021_sep_admission
      This is the link for the quota and requirements for each department.
      oiasystem.ntu.edu.tw/admission/foreign/requirement/dept.list/id/38/fsemester/1/fdisplay/1?lang=en
      The application period for 2021/2022 school year is until Feb. 25, 2021.

  • @hibocali271
    @hibocali271 Рік тому

    Guys let me ask you which university is good at study for nurses student . I want to apply this academic year. So which university is good at health science.

  • @evelene3912
    @evelene3912 3 роки тому

    Hi, I'm really interested to study in Taiwan but now I'm confused because I can't speak or read chinese. Do you think better I take chinese class first for a few months or I just take my university and chinese in the same time? Thank you 😁

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  3 роки тому +1

      I recommend attending the Chinese language institute first! It would be hard to adapt without knowing the language.

  • @onAcruzz
    @onAcruzz 3 роки тому

    I am interested in studying abroad in Taiwan but i don’t know where to start. My university isn’t allowing study abroad due to covid :(

  • @jmescoses
    @jmescoses 5 років тому +1

    beautiful

  • @Discovery_and_Change
    @Discovery_and_Change 5 років тому

    Greetings from the U.S.

  • @Th3Vampir3Knight
    @Th3Vampir3Knight 4 роки тому

    Any updates on how studying in Taiwan works now? Will they let any Americans in right now? I want to get out of here and go somewhere where I can get out of the house and hang out with friends. Apparently Taiwan has the coronavirus under control.

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      Hello! Taiwan lets students in! But the thing is you need to be self quarantined for two weeks, with your own expense:( Not sure what will happen next semester though.
      Hopefully their regulation gets alleviated soon!

    • @Th3Vampir3Knight
      @Th3Vampir3Knight 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 I see a lot of mainland news that says 武统, do you think China will really attack Taiwan?

  • @chuck888song
    @chuck888song 3 роки тому

    How come the ratio of women to men is like 40% to 60%?

  • @梅竹芳
    @梅竹芳 4 роки тому +1

    Hi! Now i am final year of high school .I have just began the new year of school . If I haven't graduation certificate yet, can I apply to NTU with the highest certificate 1-11?
    Hoping you will reply my question? ☺️

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      You must have the 'high school diploma'. But I guess NTU has their own policy for the 12th grade students who are about the graduate from highschool. I recommend you ask the NTU OIA which handles international students' affairs! You just need to google NTU OIA for the contact info

    • @梅竹芳
      @梅竹芳 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 thanks so much

  • @arnabchakraborty853
    @arnabchakraborty853 3 роки тому

    I am from India and I want to pursue Undergraduate Degree Programme in Computer Science in National Taiwan University. Can you please tell tell me about the admission process for international students and wheather I have to sit for any entrance exam

  • @swethamanupati7564
    @swethamanupati7564 2 роки тому

    Hello,I have got admission for spring semester in National taiwan university for the program of electrical and computer science engineering.But I need to know about the scholarships for which I am eligible as I am international student.Can you tell me regarding this.

    • @y3y364
      @y3y364 2 роки тому

      check taiwan mofa scholarships

  • @deasyveda7249
    @deasyveda7249 5 років тому +1

    Hi ithink i’m gonna go study at providence university next year at taichung. Is it a great university? Because i don’t know anything about taiwan :”

  • @karthi2918
    @karthi2918 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I'm from India and Iam pure veggies person..and is possible to carry mylife to there.. Iam thinking to joing to p. G course to their.... Ple reply me 😁😁😁

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      Sure you can:) If you're worried about your diet, then there's no need to worry. There are many vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Taiwan.

    • @karthi2918
      @karthi2918 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 thank you 😁😁😊

    • @karthi2918
      @karthi2918 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 can u tell ple Iam completed electrical @electronics engineering (b. Tech). In India Iam chosen to Taiwan post graduation... I can u tell how much cost to completed my courses there please 😊😊😊

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      @@karthi2918 TWD 60,720
      (USD 2,024) This is the tuition for Department of engineering, grad. school

    • @karthi2918
      @karthi2918 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 Ho thank u.... Could you please solve my doughts ple but how it is...

  • @yatharthjain6839
    @yatharthjain6839 4 роки тому

    is computer science course taught in English in National Taiwan university?

  • @jenniferyoshuara2676
    @jenniferyoshuara2676 3 роки тому

    what about the language barrier?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  3 роки тому +1

      Well, I knew Chinese from the past, so language barrier wan't that huge of a problem to me. But you can solve it through mandatory chinese classes NTU hold, doing language exchange and being active in school!!

  • @valentinotan5200
    @valentinotan5200 4 роки тому

    do you need te be able to speak chinese well to be an international student?
    and what course are you guys taking?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      You at least need to be able to speak to the point you can communicate with peers and professors. Or at least daily conversation.
      We have taken required courses related to literature and language. Aside from those we took courses related to economics, business, culture, biology and etc

    • @valentinotan5200
      @valentinotan5200 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 so i suppose you guys are currently in foundation/pmp programme? and what uni are you guys enrolled in the international programme? Thankyou in advance🙌🙌

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      @@valentinotan5200 We were bachelor's degree students at National Taiwan University. We're all official degree students in NTU and not in any program.

  • @andreipabustan7646
    @andreipabustan7646 4 роки тому

    There's an education course there?

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      Do you mean Departments for teaching? Not quite sure about the degree, but I think there is a program for teaching.

  • @modix699
    @modix699 5 років тому

    I just have a question, I want to study medicine as a bachelor's degree in taiwan in english. Is it possible? Can you please tell me some universities that offer it.

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  5 років тому

      I don't think National Taiwan University accepts international students. You can look for Taipei Medical University! It's a top ranking school.

    • @faseehahmed8222
      @faseehahmed8222 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 what do you mean it doesn't accept international students lol...??

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому

      @@faseehahmed8222 College of Medicine in NTU does not let any international students in for bachelor's degree. (except for the department of physical therapy). You can see what I mean when you go to NTU OIA and look for the quota!
      If you want to study medicine in Taiwan, you need to look for other schools, but not NTU.

  • @keith819
    @keith819 3 роки тому

    Is it cheaper than America ?

  • @pfever
    @pfever 4 роки тому

    if the pollution bothers you in Taipei do not think about coming to Seoul

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому +3

      hahaha I'm in Seoul and sadly it's true that air quality is quite bad...😭 But it's now a bit better!!!

    • @pfever
      @pfever 4 роки тому

      @@sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411 Let's hope it continues improving... Fingers crossed!

  • @magacaygamaxamuud7253
    @magacaygamaxamuud7253 4 роки тому +1

    Welcome somaliland hargiesa

  • @apdirahmanapdiqadir238
    @apdirahmanapdiqadir238 4 роки тому

    Is it important for a foreign student to learn Chinese?
    NTU does offer introductory Chinese language program before university courses begin.

    • @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411
      @sweetpotatoislandtaiwan7411  4 роки тому +1

      It's very important. Although there are many English classes, there are also many classes taught in Chinese you'll need to take.
      NTU doesn't offer free mandarin courses before the admission. You need to pay for the Mandarin Training Center.

  • @praveenkorimi3096
    @praveenkorimi3096 4 роки тому

    plz when u make a vedieo next time make sure dnt get distrub by sounds its verry noisy i relly did not undestand wht u people said

  • @hriecuador4045
    @hriecuador4045 4 роки тому

    the girl in orange is so pretty

  • @billiemasedewe8337
    @billiemasedewe8337 4 дні тому

    Are lessons conducted in English 😫

  • @raspy__
    @raspy__ 4 роки тому +1

    Damn it, squat toilets.

  • @kaycee.mp4
    @kaycee.mp4 2 роки тому

    Do Taiwanese Universities accept international transfer students?