Prototype: real modules, sample content
National Taiwan University
Taipei, Taiwan
Night markets, hot springs and mountains, all on the metro.
SIM
Prepaid picks.
- ●Chunghwa Telecom prepaid at the airport
- ●Taiwan Mobile unlimited-data plans
Transit
Pass + airport.
- ●EasyCard for MRT, buses and YouBike
- ●Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main
Budget
Sample split.
- ●Rent ~40%
- ●Food ~20%
- ●Travel ~40%
Calendar
Highlights.
- ●Lantern Festival: Feb
- ●Typhoon season: summer–early fall
Hangouts
Student spots.
- ●Shida and Gongguan night markets
- ●Elephant Mountain sunset
- ●Beitou hot springs
Peer voices
“Eat at a different night market every week. It's the cheapest food in the city.”
NTU Taiwan exchange FAQ
Is Taipei a good exchange for budget-conscious students?
Yes. Taipei is one of the most affordable big cities among Smith's partners, especially for food and transit.
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