This video is super valuable for people coming to Taiwan for the first time. It's also very encouraging. I like this long-form/podcast style video format.

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!! Appreciate it!

Haha! You're right the dorms are subpar. I went to uni in Taipei twice and the beds are literally just a bunkbed without a mattress. But, I really loved going to uni there and living there for over 2 years :)

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

ahhaah yeah thats always what I heard from my friends! But oh well, Taipei is still super fun :D

Ayyyyeee Calgarian here living in Vancouver - about to do 3 months in Taipei this fall! Super helpful video and awesome getting advice from someone back home :)

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

oooo HAVE FUN

The fact that you're half Taiwanese and was born in Taiwan, I think you can still apply for a Taiwan citizenship, or at least getting the permanent residence.

@strawbanni

5 ай бұрын

Yes I do have it now!

Thank you so much for the video and all the tips! I've been following along since you posted your very first video of going to Taiwan and I've enjoyed each and every one of them ^^. I'm half taiwanese and european and I'm also going to move to Taipei next month for a whole year, and your videos have actually been a good part of me making that decision >.

@pyperolsen8306

Жыл бұрын

I move next month too for Taiwan!

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm happy I could help and good luck on your journey

i'm going to Taiwan for University and watching your video can help me improve my kindagarten English also know more about Taiwan life. Thanks for making valuable videos and sharing worthy experiences!

So glad to hear your takeaway about realising the world is much bigger out there, I have the same feeling having returned from a recent trip to Taiwan. I bumped into your video on my research of actually moving there, and it’s super helpful. Thanks so much and I’ll surely check out all your video to get a glimpse of everyday life there. Cheers and keep up the great work 😉😉

It’s my first week here in Taiwan I need friends to show me around but the language barrier it’s complicated regardless I love it here!!

You mentioned it and now I miss my riverside bike rides haha 🥲

I love Annie's video ❤ Your voice sounds very nice

Your videos helped me tremendously while living in taiwan thank you so much for making these videos and putting in so much work for your viewers!! Wishing you so much success in life🫶🏽

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I still have one or two more left then I'll be switching it up!!!

So relatable and helpful!! Great video :)

Well spoken 😊 good info 🎉

Great video and introduction to our wonder island.

Sorry, what job board?

Hi! Would you share the rental agency you used?? I'm moving to Taiwan soon and finding an apartment is my biggest concern haha😅

Ngl, before coming, i was hoping to make local fris But now i can't even make foreign friends yet With work, it really feels lonely

Greetings from Vietnam. Nice to know you

Really informative thank you!!

Great vid Annie

Very helpful video!

What type of wage would you say is average for foreigners working in Taiwan? How does the cost of living vs average income compare to Canada?

im planning to move to taiwan for a year how mcuh should i save cad price T-T

Hello ! What agency did you take to haveyour appartement ? I am a student and I go in taipei in few month I wish to share a flat with other international student :) Thank you for your videos, love from France ❤

I’m half Taiwanese and half white too

What's the job board in Taipei you're taking about

To answer the poster snakes . Watch out for any snake in the jungle assume they are poisonous because they probably are and hornets Hornets swarmed and killed a few prople a year Rare to hear anyone dying from a snake bite but it has happened though really rare

Timestamps & Questions/Topics I cover! 0:00 introduction 1:00 my background 3:20 do you enjoy living in Taiwan? 4:00 finding an apartment in Taipei 7:17 how did you find your roommates? 8:09 how was your experience living away from home? 9:05 how much do you pay for rent? 10:32 how did you find your English teaching jobs in taipei? 11:16 finding a job STORYTIME 18:55 what is your experience working as a teacher in Taiwan 19:42 do you need to know Chinese if you’re coming to Taiwan? 21:48 will I make local friends if I don’t speak Chinese? I’m 23:41 how did you make friends in Taiwan 26:44 gave you ever been to university in Taiwan? 28:17 have you travelled a lot around Taiwan? 29:02 top 3 places in Taiwan 30:39 did you encounter any difficulties while travelling in Taiwan? 31:09 is it safe to travel in Taiwan? 31:36 do you have any experience with dating in Taiwan? 32:42 what is the dating culture like in Taiwan? 34:02 is there any differences compared to dating in the west? 34:10 what’s your overall impression of living in taipei? 35:00 restaurant recommendations 35:17 fun things to do in taipei 36:08 what are some of the best day trips near Taipei? 36:31 what’s the weather like in taipei? 37:09 what is the biggest takeaway from living in Taiwan?

what is the name of your podcast channel ?

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

The Half Sweet Podcast!

Which website did you getyour TESOL?

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

OnTESOL! From Toronto but it was online

This is everything!! 🥹🤍

dumb question but are there venomous and dangerous insects/spiders/snakes and stuff in Taiwan? And how much in the city? Because i might study in taiwan in a year and want to be mentally prepared lol

Great video

Gosh I wish your were still in Taiwan. 🇹🇼

hey annie would u say its easier to find a job while in taiwan and just walking into places?

@strawbanni

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm actually I haven't tried that exactly, but it's easier to get an interview through the Facebook groups if you are already in Taiwan!

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