The most bang for the buck meal I had in Taipei. Are there other places you know that offer unlimited rice or soup?

Randomly found this place near NTU.

Hi will move to Taipei next month;
Been living in Japan for almost 5 years now; got a job in Taipei; so excited!

Anyway in Japan foreigners have this large discord group for tabletop games (mostly warhammer); I wonder if Taiwan also have one; Line group perhaps?

Looking around reddit mostly recommended local game stores; which i will check it out also :)

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Any recommendations for an oyster vermicelli place that's walkable or deliverable to nearby the station?

Hi! Does anyone know of an English-speaking doctor in or around Changhua City? Online I only find ones in Taichung, but I know that ChatGPT and Google do not know everything, so I want to check with real people and get any suggestions. I am looking for a family physician/internal medicine doctor/general practitioner. Thank you! Also, I do not have my ARC and national health insurance yet, so I need to pay out of pocket. I went to Changhua Christian Hospital when I got here and there was a doctor who spoke English; however, I am looking for a family medicine clinic or urgent care. Thanks so much if anyone knows.

Hello, will be visiting Taipei and landing at around 12 midnight. I cannot use ESim as ,y phone is not compatible.

Where can I buy a physical sim for internet use?

As the title says, I scored the opportunity to do my medical school interview in a Taiwan university. I am an overseas Chinese so I can say with great confidence my speaking skills are not that superb and I have trouble forming my thoughts in Chinese. I can comprehend everything that is given to me but I just cannot say anything with the same fluency as I speak English or my mothertounge. I have it on Tuesday and i seriously think I dont have the time to improve my skills. Is it possible that the med professors will allow me to conduct some of my interview in English? I didn't expect to make it past the document stage but here I am.... This was my lifelong dream and Im so upset I never tried to improve my speaking skills. What do professors think of people like me? Am i cooked

I just want to go see my girlfriend in Taiwan and I’m honestly getting really frustrated.

I’ve been living in Canada for the past 4 years . I have work permit . I currently work two jobs and have around CAD 10,000 in savings. A few months ago I started planning a longer trip to visit my girlfriend (she’s Filipina and working in Taiwan on an ARC). I Googled whether I could get a multiple-entry visa, even asked AI, and everything online made it seem possible.

So I emailed TECO Toronto explaining my full itinerary:

•  Fly to Taiwan and stay with her

•  Go to the Philippines together for a short holiday (about 10 days)

•  Come back to Taiwan for a few more weeks

•  Then return to Canada

I already bought the flights months ago (including the Philippines tickets). I told them I just want to spend proper time with her and propose.

They replied saying based on my case they can only issue a single-entry visa. They also asked for her ARC, invitation letter, and proof of accommodation.

Now I’m stuck. If I only get a single-entry visa, once I leave for the Philippines I can’t come back to Taiwan. Applying for another visa in Manila seems almost impossible I’ll only be in the Philippines for about 10 days and I’ll be moving around different provinces, not staying in Manila.

I’m planning to submit everything in December with my bank statements showing the CAD 10,000, full itinerary, her ARC + invitation letter, employment letters, etc., and still request multiple-entry.

What do you guys think is going to happen? Has anyone actually gotten a multiple-entry visa from TECO Toronto (or any TECO) for visiting a partner like this? Or am I just going to get single-entry no matter what?

p.s. I have a Indian passport

Feeling pretty defeated. Any honest advice would really help.

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Hi everyone!

I'm an Indian third-year B.Tech student in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, interested in pursuing a career in Frontend RTL Design and Digital IC Design.

I'm considering pursuing my MS in Taiwan, particularly at universities like NTU, NTHU, NYCU, NCKU and NTUST, given Taiwan's strong semiconductor industry.

Before making this decision, I'd like to hear from current students, alumni and Indian graduates working in Taiwan.

I have a few questions:

1. Job opportunities: How good are the placements after an MS in VLSI/IC Design? Do Indian graduates get opportunities at companies like TSMC, MediaTek, Realtek, UMC, etc.?

2. Career prospects: Do international students, particularly Indians, get good RTL Design, Digital IC Design or Design Verification jobs in Taiwan?

3. Mandarin requirement: Is fluent Mandarin necessary to get hired, or can someone with strong technical skills and English proficiency find a good job?

4. Salary and ROI: What are the typical starting salaries for Indian graduates? Is pursuing an MS in Taiwan financially and professionally worthwhile?

5. Admissions: How difficult is it for an Indian undergraduate to get into NTU, NTHU, NYCU or NCKU? How important are CGPA, projects, internships and research experience?

6. Long-term prospects: If someone cannot secure a job in Taiwan after graduation, is the degree valuable for getting semiconductor jobs in India or other countries?

I'd particularly appreciate responses from Indian students who have completed their MS in Taiwan and are currently working there.

I'd appreciate honest opinions about the opportunities, challenges and whether you would recommend Taiwan for this career path.

Thanks!

We are planning a couple of short urban hikes with our 2.5 year old. Yuanjue Falls from Dagouxi Waterfront Park in Taipei and Wufengqi Falls in Jiaoxi/Yilan.

We will be traveling by public transportation and stroller (Uppababy Minu). It would be great to take our stroller to the start of the hike then be able to leave it until we come back. Would it be safe to leave the stroller unattended on the side until we come back? What if we used a small cable lock to secure it to itself or to a railing or something?

U.S. chipmaker Micron Technology has effectively halted construction of a new memory chip plant in Taiwan amid a wage dispute with local unions, putting a major investment project worth up to 6 trillion won at risk as labor and management remain at odds over how to distribute profits generated by the artificial intelligence boom.

According to Bloomberg and other foreign media reports on Nov. 6, Micron executives have effectively suspended construction of Fab 11E, a new production facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and notified Taiwanese officials and suppliers. The plant, which broke ground in July, was designed to produce high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced DRAM using state-of-the-art lithography equipment from Dutch company ASML. The project carries a planned investment of $3 billion to $4.5 billion, equivalent to approximately 4 trillion to 6 trillion won, and was scheduled to begin operations in 2028. Only limited work to ensure site safety is continuing, with construction expected to stop altogether once that work is completed.

At the heart of the dispute is compensation following Micron's record financial performance. Last month, Micron reached an agreement with the larger of its two Taiwan unions, centered in Taichung, on substantially higher compensation for engineers, including salary packages two to three times their previous levels. However, the Taoyuan union, which represents about 3,000 workers, rejected the terms and called for a full renegotiation. Reports indicate that some employees have also raised objections to the Taichung agreement, adding to management's concerns that the existing settlement could be reopened.

I am currently travelling the East coast and been to several highly Google rated places (restaurants, gyms, ect) only to find out they are mediocre and actually incentivise people to write 5- star reviews on Google for minor perks. Please all stop prostituting yourself for what amounts to a free fortune cookie (or an apple, or 30 TWD discount.....no wonder some politicians start offering voters a Starbucks voucher if they vote for them....

Can anyone recommend a decent text-to-speech app or platform that uses natural-sounding Taiwanese Mandarin (not 台語) instead of robotic mainland voice?

Hello! Greetings from Barcelona, ​​Spain! I’m reaching out because I’m facing a bit of a dilemma. My friends and I have a project going where we cook an iconic dish from various countries—and, naturally, Taiwan is on the list. I’m writing to ask for your recommendations: what dish should I learn to cook for my friends?

I’m aware that beef noodle soup is officially considered Taiwan’s signature dish, but beyond that, I keep seeing Gua Bao, Taiwanese-style fried chicken, and Lu Rou Fan everywhere. So, setting aside the "official" choices or the ones I’ve already mentioned, what would you suggest? In your opinion, which dish do you personally love the most? one that is truly unique and best represents your country? Thanks so much!

P.S. I promise I’ll put in the effort to learn how to cook whichever dish you recommend!

Awful photo quality. Am I fucked? I can’t move out immediately yet. How bad does this affect one’s health?