Is anyone arriving around June 22 to start at NTNU?

[jessjkim]

Hello, I'm arriving in Taipei on June 23, a week before NTNU classes start. I'l be there for the two month summer session. Does anyone have recommendations on things to do during the week? If you'll be there at the same time, I'd also love to meet up for coffee or to go sightseeing around the city.

[OneEye]

I'm around, though I do have class (3-month summer term) at that time.

Make sure to hit up the National Palace Museum (故宮博物院). On a clear day, go see Taipei 101, just because it's one of those places you have to see and odds are you won't take the time to once class starts. Wander around NTNU (everyone calls it Shī Dà 師大) and find some places to eat, because it's a pain when your time is limited and you have no idea what's around. Unfortunately several good restaurants were recently forced to close by the gummint, but there are still several good places. You can ask any of the students hanging out around MTC about good places to eat, or if your Chinese is good enough you can ask a Taiwanese person. Or do what I did and just go in and order something.

Speaking of food, pick a night market, wait until you're really hungry, and then go try everything that looks good or interesting or weird. Go with friends so you can all share, and that way you can try more things. Look for long lines, but don't limit yourself to only what's super popular. Try all the milk teas and fruit juices and smoothies you can, they're all cheap and good. Just don't pick Shi Da night market, because you'll be there all the time anyway. Also, get some friends together (and preferably at least one Taiwanese person because they'll know what to order) and go to a 熱炒 place. It's about as Taiwanese an experience as I can think of. There's a good one called 八仙炭炒 on Xinsheng S. Road (新生南路), just south of Xinyi Road (信義路). It's walking distance from MTC, and really good.

I just realized most of this post was about food. Welcome to Taiwan!

Get in touch when you get here!

[jessjkim]

Wow, this was great! Thanks. I will try these and get in touch.

[Lisaaa612]

Hi. I'll also be studying at the MTC for two months this summer. I plan on taking the intensive program so I can improve my mandarin faster. Lets keep in touch.

[doggylover14]

hey! I'd love to meet up with you guys. Just got here a couple days ago and register today. I definitely wanna hit the town (preferably with new friends!) send me an email! jea49@georgetown.edu

[jessjkim]

hey just sent jea an email, if you send your email lisa I'll shoot you an email with my number soon

[OneEye]

You guys ought to go to the Dragon Boat races all this weekend near the Yuanshan MRT stop. Follow the crowds.

[itsvince]

Hey, I just arrived with a couple friends of mine to study here as well this summer. Would love to meet other people and do some exploring before instruction begins! Here's my email vincenqn@gmail.com.

[Lisaaa612]

Hi. Sorry for the late reply! My email is lisa.ta@student.csulb.edu. Hopefully I'll get to see you guys at orientation tomorrow!