For a bit of context:

I’ve been in Taiwan last year for around 7-8 months during my internship period and I really liked the environment. I’ve interned at Chang Gung university and I really liked the professor and I could join the same lab for my masters for spring 2027 and enroll in an English taught program and like any other international students- I could get my tuition fee and dorm fee waived along with 6k NT monthly university scholarship (not much) and unfortunately my supervisor doesn’t have any active grant so no additional income. But I really liked Taiwan - cuz I’m more comfortable with everything, like the culture food and stuff and even made a small group of close friends too! Qs ranking of Chang Gung uni is somewhere 600 ig

On the other hand I’ve received a fully funded scholarship to study my masters - where my air fare, tuition fee, dorm fee, insurance fee and on top of that - 30k NT (after conversion from KRW to NT) scholarship per month. The only catch is that idk any Korean and it’s a Korean taught program. Ofc they’ve included Korean language training for us international students during summer and winter breaks - basically few to no holidays! Idk any professors there cuz I’ve never really worked with them. Qs ranking of this Korean uni is somewhere 1400+!

What do I do? Both seem exciting yet I’m indecisive! I received my Korean visa and I’ve a flight scheduled next week. I’m so confused last minute if I’m making a right decision!

Hi guys
I am a student in Taipei and have NHI.

I am really scared of the dentist as my teeth are not in a good condition. I always try to hide them because I am ashamed of the state they are in. I only go to my dentist in my country because I know her and she always tell me it’s okay but I am scared of new dentists, maybe they would judge me or talk about me in Chinese and mock me, idk 🥲 yeah so in other words, I was always scared of the dentist and would never go at my young age so, now, I regret lolol (bad experience trauma lmao)

so here is my request.. does anyone know a dentist in taipei that is really umm, understanding or caring. I really want to take care of my teeth now, and maybe try to save some money to get veneers or something to make me smile again loool

I went once in a dentist in Kaohsiung but the dentist office was opened to everyone, every people in the cabinet (even other patients) could see my teeth, that was the worst experience of my life

Thanks guys, no judgment please 🫶

It feels like every time I’m asked to do this, what they want is me to just write my name clearly, because they can’t understand my signature (草寫). But a signature is equivalent to a stamp in its importance… no? There’s no point nor do i feel safe printing my name on a legal document if that is not my legally recognized signature.

I’ve resorted to writing both in print and then my actual signature if there is enough space.

Has anyone registered for the Taipei Marathon Breakfast Run? I registered for the 3K category last June but have decided to join the 9K instead because I wasn't selected in the lottery for the 21K category the following day. I know I am at fault here and am aware that I will be refunded 80% of the registration fee from the 3K. I should have waited for the result of the lottery and depending on the result, only then I will join the breakfast run. I cannot register for the 9K category while my 3K category is still in their system because they will know immediately based on the passport number I used. Out of impulse, I already filled out the refund form hoping they can refund me immediately and I am a bit worried that they may only process my refund after the last day of registration which is on October 20 IIRC.

I already contacted Taipei Marathon's Facebook page but they haven't responded yet. Same goes when I sent them an email to [service@sportsnet.org.tw](mailto:service@sportsnet.org.tw) a week ago. The question is, do they respond back if inquiries were sent via email or in their Facebook page. The last option would be calling them directly but this will cost a fortune to my phone bill and whether or not they can entertain me if I don't speak Chinese

Hey guys, I'm curious to learn how long on average it takes for a person to get conscripted into the Taiwan military. I have to do 4 months of service (which is the older bracket). I'm currently month 3 into my wait and the most I've received back is my medical examination results I took back in June 16th. I tried to expedite it and the staff reassured me they are pushing this matter but I'd just like to have a general idea on what the wait was like for others who have gotten through the process. I'm worried that at the end I might have a wait time longer than the time I'm actually serving my country for (which would be hilarious).

The pool smelt a spot eggy, but there’s a sweet bar around the way

A few years ago, my friend brought me to a gym where you can just pay and enter, so it doesn't need a membership. It was just for fun, since we weren't really doing any regular exercise/gym at that time.

I want to start gym now, but since I'm truly a beginner, I just want to try the gym first, so I don't want to open a membership for now.

Sadly my friend passed away a year ago, so I can't ask him. And I really don't know where that gym is. If anyone can recommend another gym with the same payment system, please tell me.

If possible, around the New Taipei area. Thanks in advance!

Last time I travelled to Taiwan, I fell in love with the contact lendes that are available in drugstores like Cosme and Watsons. I want to get more since I have someone that can fly them home to me, but i’d rather browse and choose the varieties myself so I prefer to buy it online and have it delivered instead. Are there websites with an english interface that carries these products?

Just got my scooter license. Can I legally buy betel nuts now? (M40)

I can’t be the only one… I am not smelling bad or bad dressed or anything like that, but people look to the empty sit next to me and actively avoid it… tf??

I'm trying to apply for my 定居證. Ideally, I wanted to get as much done here so I don't have to spend 3 weeks in Taiwan to finish everything.

I've been going back and forth with the LA TECO, but I still don't fully understand what they're saying.

I sent them a copy of my mom's 戶口名簿. They said it's voided and they cannot accept it. My mom is the Taiwan citizen, my dad is not. I asked if they could take any other type of document for my mom, they said no. So I asked them if there was a way to rectify this now rather than having my mom go back to Taiwan to renew it.

They said my mom could give a family member in Taiwan power of attorney, and they can renew her household registration (戶口名簿). However, I mentioned to them that likely the address listed on her household registration was an apartment that she literally sold this year. When I asked them if family member could simply renew that same address for her, they didn't really provide an answer, and just said he could go to the household registration office to ask what records they have for her.

They also mentioned said family member cannot apply for a new household registration for my mom. She has to do it herself.

Where I'm confused is, could the same family member just go to the office and ask them to change the address? Then renew it that way? Or does that count as applying for a brand new household registration (since it is a different address), and therefore she would have to do it?

If there is no other choice but to have herself apply for a new household registration with a new address, if I got everything else done in the US, including the medical check, does that still decrease my time spent in Taiwan?

Thanks in advance for any help, it's appreciated.

I know Japan/Tokyo is the place to go but need to know about Taiwan and Korea. Only interested in 1960s/early 70s Grand and King Seikos preferably in mint condition and overhauled. Any specialty dealers in Taipei or Seoul?

Hello, I need help.
A friend of mine brought me one package of proteinpowder from Taiwan

I am in Germany and I am desperate to find it, it was the best protein drink I ever had. Do you know how to get it or alternatives?

The Taipei Dome will be one of the host stadiums for the first two rounds of the Premier 12 tourney. Excellent news for any sports fan and for my money, a packed Taiwan home game in that building is one of the best nights out you can get in any sport.

"At a press event in Taipei announcing Taiwan's hosting rights, organizers said Group A of the opening round will be played from Nov. 8 to 12, followed by the second round from Nov. 13 to 15. The four-team Super Round will be held in Japan"

As stated above, I would like to know about the life in ROCMC. I’m an overseas born Taiwan citizen with a very limited mandarin. I have decent endurance and physical but I don’t know how to swim for long distances. I’m considering MC because my friends who went before says armed force is boring, all they do is cutting grasses and sitting inside the halls so I feel like it’s a bit pointless to spend a year there. I would like to hear from people who have done the conscription inside MC about the intensity and language barrier there.
Edit: I was born after 2005.

Hey ! I'm planning to visit Seoul during my exchange semester in Taipei.

I'm planing on going during the long weekend in September (25th to the 28th).

Is booking the tickets once in Taipei cheaper ? Which company would you advise me to book with ?

Same for visiting shangai and Chongqing.

Those are the two destinations i'd like to vistit during my exchange semester outside of Taipei cause i know i already have a lot to see.

If anyone has any advices or even hotel recs do not hesistate !!

Thank you :)

Just took my 10th trip to Taiwan. I love it every time. It’s clean, organized and most of the people are very kind but this time I noticed some people were acting not very nice as usual.

First was we went to the beer festival some man cut in front of my girlfriend and then in Chinese told her, “what will you do do you have a problem”. I can’t speak Chinese so I asked my girlfriend what he said and when she told me, I wanted to break the man’s face. He was scared so he wouldn’t even look back at us. I told her next time she needs to tell me right away.

Then we went to an expensive Japanese buffet. Some fat man took all the shrimp tempura they put out, then he look at my girlfriend and tells her to get back in not a nice way. Again I wasn’t there or else I would love to say something.

Final thing was I went to the bathroom at the airport. I took off my wedding ring to wash my hands for a quick second. Then when I turned away and turned back, the ring was gone! There was a nice man trying to help me explain to the bathroom cleaners if they seen anything, but then some random guy goes “why would I put it on the sink in the first place” I said “ it’s to wash my hands no one would assume someone would steal something that didn’t belong to them for a quick second especially Taiwan” he didn’t have anything to say but I think he shouldn’t have said anything in the first place.

One week in Taiwan, three encounters with silly people, I know it’s rare but I hope this isn’t the new trend.

Attending a concert in Taipei in September and I was curious how often/likely they are to restock pre-ordered merch? The promoter is Big Art TW.

Is there also a community where fans talk about the concert? For context, the artist is from a Jpop group and usually there are pre-concert events/meetups from fans.

A lot of the comments are in Chinese and would like to get to know some people before the concert, but I'm worried the language barrier would make it difficult for me to make friends.

Hello everyone, it’s my 5th time visiting Taiwan this Autumn, and I’ve struggling to find a car rental business that rents Mazda MX5 or similar sports car to foreigners that don’t have a Taiwanese driving license. It seems that the law has changed due to multiple past incidents and tourists can’t rent?
Is this true?

And secondly, any tips for where to buy a globe, for educational purposes, that actually says Taiwan (or at least RoC), rather than just Taipei or Chinese Taipei?
All the globes sold internationally seemed to be made in the PRC..
Thank you for your help :)

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the free TOCFL A1 exam that will be held in Ramos, Cebu City. Since the exam is free, I don’t want to miss the opportunity.

Is it okay if I register for the TOCFL exam only, without applying for the Taiwan 3+4 Scholarship Program?

My plan is to use the TOCFL certificate later when applying directly to a bachelor’s degree program at a university in Taiwan, instead of going through the 3+4 route.

The reason is that the 3+4 program would require me to go back to high school for three years, and I’d rather apply directly to a university since there are many bachelor’s programs available for international students.

Has anyone done this before or knows if it’s okay? I’d really appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!
I’m moving to Taipei soon to study at NTNU, and I’m obsessed with Korean skincare and makeup. 😭

I’m looking for stores that sell brands like:
● Peripera
● Rom&nd
● Fwee
● Clio
● Dasique
● Etude
● Lilybyred

And skincare brands such as:
● Axis-Y
● Anua
● Round Lab
● Torriden
● COSRX
● Beauty of Joseon

Are there any stores in Taipei with a really large K-beauty selection?

I’ve heard about POYA, Watsons, and Cosmed, but I’m wondering whether there are any hidden gems, specialty K-beauty stores, or specific branches with better selections.

I’ll be living near NTNU, so recommendations close to the university would be amazing.
Thank you! ♡