Thursday, March 28, 2013
how can I work in taipei taiwan?
how can I work in taipei taiwan?
I am an student from Mongolia, 19 years old, I am take my classes in english, dont actually know chinese, I HEARD PEOPLE SAYING ITS HARD TO FIND JOB IN TAIPEI, is it raelly that hard after I learn chinese? do I have any chance to work here ?? can you give me some ideas please, thanks, thanks ...
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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Chinese is definitely need for hunting job in Taiwan. If you are not good at speaking in Mandarin, I will suggest you to attend the Chinese lesson in the University at Taipei at least for two years....or perhaps you can find the part-time job in the restaurantss here..The other way is ask the staffs from the university or any international students, they may give you some good direction to look for a job here...Anyway, Good luck!
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
I'm studying abroad at NTU in Taipei, Taiwan next semester. Where are fun places to go to drink and hang out?
I'm studying abroad at NTU in Taipei, Taiwan next semester. Where are fun places to go to drink and hang out?
I was wondering where cool places to go might be in Taipei for a 20 year old college student? Cool bars, clubs, hangouts, restaurants, beaches, etc.
Taiwan - 3 Answers
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taiwan night life is da bomb! make sure you hit up luxy!! have fun
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Check out taiwannights.com for better information on the area you are in. Taiwanfun.com also is a good source but is more focused on tea houses and restaurants. Taipei has a reasonable beach area on the NW coast called BaiShaWan beach, it is ok. Most Taiwanese won't go in the water past chest height. The good news is, more and more of the youth here are learning swimming as part of their school program, and more and more younger Taiwanese women are wearing bikinis. This is a good thing for you. It presents good eye candy for me, but my wife may have issues with that. There are a few weird rules about wearing dumb swim caps in swimming pools but at beaches you dont need to worry about that. Kenting has great pubs and beaches. Ilan also has some ok beaches. If you can get out to Penghu the beaches and windsurfing are best there. Taichung has no beaches. :( But lots of restaurants, but the bar scene has basically died here for some reason in the past few years from all I have gathered, but I am married now and basically a non-drinker, so I wouldn't be a good source really for that. Tea houses are ok, but you probably wont be likely to pick anyone up there... however Taiwanese women are generally quite friendly and always are willing to try to practice their English with good looking foreign men... as long as you respect them.
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I'm a student here too. CLUBS: Roxy 99 by Shida is where lots of foreign students go to get 2 free beers on Wednesday nights. Wax on Rosevelt Rd and Heping E. Rd also has unlimited drinks for an entrance fee on Wednesday night. Wednesday is Lady's night at Luxy on Zhongxiao E. Rd. Brass Monkey, Room 18, Lava, Spark are some other good places to go. Most clubs don't open Sunday to Tuesday. RESTUARANTS: Din Tai Fung - famous for their pork dumplings, tourists love it. Night Markets have awesome eats. Try Shilin (the biggest). BEACHES: Kenting - But you'll have to take a train. It's more of a vacation trip.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Can I get a translator job in America?
Can I get a translator job in America?
I'm a senior college student from Taiwan, my major is Russian language. I've learned Russian for 4 years & also English for over 10 years. After graduation, I plan to get a master degree from school for translators and interpreters in America. Just wondering if I can get a good job as a translator over there, either Russian-English or Chinese-English is okay. Anyone can help me?
Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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Overall, I believe that is very difficult to get a good paying job as a translator. You have to remember that this is America and that means that there are millions of people who speak many languages and demand may not be very high. In the business world you might be able to get a job where your languages might be needed from time to time. A good paying job with a corporation as an official company translator might be a great job opportunity for you. You might also consider working for a University or a Hospital. Most translating jobs in America are "on call" basis and pay only by the hour. These jobs do pay well, but are not a good source of constant income and sometimes are considered part time employment. Take a peek at the following job search webpages and search for language translation jobs
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Yes you can. One place to start is in the court system. There are many different languages being spoke by people in the courtroom all the time. Those people need translators and the court system is hiring. I don't know how it pays, but if you are looking for a job, you might want to try there first and then you can look for something else if you don't like that.
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Dude, to tell you, it's not worth your time to get a master's degree just so you can translate. I have relatives who only have a HS diploma, some even none, went into the translating business. It's not such a high paying job either.
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I'm a senior college student from Taiwan, my major is Russian language. I've learned Russian for 4 years & also English for over 10 years. After graduation, I plan to get a master degree from school for translators and interpreters in America. Just wondering if I can get a good job as a translator over there, either Russian-English or Chinese-English is okay. Anyone can help me?
Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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Overall, I believe that is very difficult to get a good paying job as a translator. You have to remember that this is America and that means that there are millions of people who speak many languages and demand may not be very high. In the business world you might be able to get a job where your languages might be needed from time to time. A good paying job with a corporation as an official company translator might be a great job opportunity for you. You might also consider working for a University or a Hospital. Most translating jobs in America are "on call" basis and pay only by the hour. These jobs do pay well, but are not a good source of constant income and sometimes are considered part time employment. Take a peek at the following job search webpages and search for language translation jobs
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Yes you can. One place to start is in the court system. There are many different languages being spoke by people in the courtroom all the time. Those people need translators and the court system is hiring. I don't know how it pays, but if you are looking for a job, you might want to try there first and then you can look for something else if you don't like that.
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Dude, to tell you, it's not worth your time to get a master's degree just so you can translate. I have relatives who only have a HS diploma, some even none, went into the translating business. It's not such a high paying job either.
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Friday, March 1, 2013
What college can I get into with the following scores?
What college can I get into with the following scores?
I'm a international student from Taiwan. I would like to know what kind of college can I get into with the following scores: SAT reasoning: reading:680 math:790 writing:630 SAT2: Math 2:800 Physics:800 Chem:790 Bio:750 I'm the captain of our school's baseball team and participate in student council(being as a secretary) I also have some volunteer work p.s. I've won the first prize of the national science fair
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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If you know what you want to major in, look for schools with good programs for that. Then look online at their website for the requirements.
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You have a competitive chance at getting in to some prestigious schools... Brown, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, etc. Your writing is a bit low, but it's still ok. How's ur GPA? are those ur only extra curriculars? are u applying from Taiwan or from the states? How's ur TOEFL score? what do u want to study?
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Volunteer Abroad Program in Taiwan?
Volunteer Abroad Program in Taiwan?
Does anyone know of a good volunteer abroad program in Taiwan? for a high school student? I can't seem to find any online. What my friend(s) and I wish to do is find a good volunteer abroad program in Taiwan so we can help teach english to young children or anything else necessary. We're all minors between the ages of 16 and 17. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
Community Service - 1 Answers
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Professional teachers in Taiwan usually have a degree and a TEFL certificate. If you go there as a volunteer this means that you are underqualified and - effectively - taking work away from a proper teacher. Meanwhile in a lot of cases the class you are teaching have paid in full for an English teacher. This is an unfortunate situation but in many, many cases volunteer placements are a money making exercise for the business which arranges them. If you want o volunteer, look for something local to you where you will do some good - teaching English to immigrants or refugees, for example.
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Does anyone know of a good volunteer abroad program in Taiwan? for a high school student? I can't seem to find any online. What my friend(s) and I wish to do is find a good volunteer abroad program in Taiwan so we can help teach english to young children or anything else necessary. We're all minors between the ages of 16 and 17. Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
Community Service - 1 Answers
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Professional teachers in Taiwan usually have a degree and a TEFL certificate. If you go there as a volunteer this means that you are underqualified and - effectively - taking work away from a proper teacher. Meanwhile in a lot of cases the class you are teaching have paid in full for an English teacher. This is an unfortunate situation but in many, many cases volunteer placements are a money making exercise for the business which arranges them. If you want o volunteer, look for something local to you where you will do some good - teaching English to immigrants or refugees, for example.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
how much is the cost of living in Tainan, Taiwan?
how much is the cost of living in Tainan, Taiwan?
international student in Southern Taiwan University @ We Never Left: can you give me a rough estimate on that (I am referring to my previous question about living expenses in Taiwan)? My scholarship grant waived tuition & monthly dorm fees, so that will be excluded to the budget. However, I am not certain about insurances & visa application, or whatever dues that I will be compelled to do so. Merely, my concerns are food (in & out of the campus), transport, books, laptop/notebook (should I buy one there or better to bring one? which is more expensive?). Those are my concerns by far.. Thank you.
Taiwan - 2 Answers
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If you avoid expensive purchases, you can easily get by on US$1000 per month.
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international student in Southern Taiwan University @ We Never Left: can you give me a rough estimate on that (I am referring to my previous question about living expenses in Taiwan)? My scholarship grant waived tuition & monthly dorm fees, so that will be excluded to the budget. However, I am not certain about insurances & visa application, or whatever dues that I will be compelled to do so. Merely, my concerns are food (in & out of the campus), transport, books, laptop/notebook (should I buy one there or better to bring one? which is more expensive?). Those are my concerns by far.. Thank you.
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If you avoid expensive purchases, you can easily get by on US$1000 per month.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Any recommendations for cheap and good hostels in Taipei?
Any recommendations for cheap and good hostels in Taipei?
This will be my first trip to Taiwan. I am a college student in the United States, and am fluent in Mandarin Chinese so language is not a problem. I plan to visit for a week sometime after Christmas and over the New Year, and hope to catch the festive season celebrations. I would like some information about cheap and good hostels in Taipei, and how much I should budget for a week's holiday. Thanks!
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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welcome to taipei,place i liveing now!!!!!!^ ^ taipei has subway system and bus ,you can go anywhere in taipei i will show you some info of taipei cheap hostel i know http://www.yh.org.tw/English/eng_main.htm go this site there is a young hostel located at taipei railway station and also taipei mrt(subway)station for 1 person shared room only 9us dollar! 290 nt a night and there ia a good hotel www.imvr.net/hotel.php?id=246 you should budget 200 usd for a week you can visa taipei in 12/31 most hotel are about 30 usd in taipei 300
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Try tfthostels.com to compare prices. I linked to two good hostels below.
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HI, It is a good thing you mentioned that you are a student. Please read stuff in the Following Link: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/indexMain.jsp At the Airport Tourist Info Counter, join up for the Free Youth Pass. It gets you discounts, stay at Govt Hostels at a really good price . http://youthguesthouse.tw/Eng/index.aspx If you are here over NY Eve: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/news_event/news_content.asp?id=9328
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i stayed in this 1 Sept...w/ my gf. it's in a v convenience city-centre location. walking distance to their tube. http://www.hotel73.com/p3.htm
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1. Peaceful and non-smoking international travelers can stay at PROF. LEE'S HOSPITALITY APARTMENT SUITE 2. SUGGESTED DAILY BUDGET (1 USD=32.5 TWD/NT): Accommodation: NT$700 Transpotation: NT$150 Meals, drinks, and fruites: NT$500 Other: personal.
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This will be my first trip to Taiwan. I am a college student in the United States, and am fluent in Mandarin Chinese so language is not a problem. I plan to visit for a week sometime after Christmas and over the New Year, and hope to catch the festive season celebrations. I would like some information about cheap and good hostels in Taipei, and how much I should budget for a week's holiday. Thanks!
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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welcome to taipei,place i liveing now!!!!!!^ ^ taipei has subway system and bus ,you can go anywhere in taipei i will show you some info of taipei cheap hostel i know http://www.yh.org.tw/English/eng_main.htm go this site there is a young hostel located at taipei railway station and also taipei mrt(subway)station for 1 person shared room only 9us dollar! 290 nt a night and there ia a good hotel www.imvr.net/hotel.php?id=246 you should budget 200 usd for a week you can visa taipei in 12/31 most hotel are about 30 usd in taipei 300
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Try tfthostels.com to compare prices. I linked to two good hostels below.
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HI, It is a good thing you mentioned that you are a student. Please read stuff in the Following Link: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/indexMain.jsp At the Airport Tourist Info Counter, join up for the Free Youth Pass. It gets you discounts, stay at Govt Hostels at a really good price . http://youthguesthouse.tw/Eng/index.aspx If you are here over NY Eve: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/news_event/news_content.asp?id=9328
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i stayed in this 1 Sept...w/ my gf. it's in a v convenience city-centre location. walking distance to their tube. http://www.hotel73.com/p3.htm
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1. Peaceful and non-smoking international travelers can stay at PROF. LEE'S HOSPITALITY APARTMENT SUITE 2. SUGGESTED DAILY BUDGET (1 USD=32.5 TWD/NT): Accommodation: NT$700 Transpotation: NT$150 Meals, drinks, and fruites: NT$500 Other: personal.
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