Great place to study - academics, not so much

I really enjoyed my time abroad, but the biggest downside was the academics. At times I felt my professors weren't fully qualified to teach the courses they'd been assigned. The program also felt less prestigious than expected, since the education side wasn't actually run through NTU. Most importantly, if you're hoping for an easy semester abroad with a relaxed attendance requirement, this isn't the place, the attendance policy is strict.

Other than that, I have nothing negative to say. The staff is incredibly supportive and engaging, and they went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. Taipei is amazing, and the housing the program provided was beautiful and in a fantastic location. The staff made the entire study-abroad process feel welcoming, comforting, and never intimidating. I also made lifelong friends through my roommates, they pair you with locals from Taiwan, and those are connections I'll keep forever.