2014-2015 Stust Handbook for International Students

2014-2015 STUST HANDBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

20142015 STUST HANDBOOK FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: STUST 2014‐2015 Academic Calendar...... 1‐2 Chapter 2: Introduction to STUST...... 3 Our President and Vice Presidents...... 3 Brief History...... 4 University Achievements...... 4 Office of International Affairs (OIA)...... 6 Message from Director of OIA...... 8 Map of STUST ...... 9 Chapter 3: VISA & Alien Resident Certificate...... 12 Chapter 4: Transportation...... 14 Chapter 5: Studying at STUST...... 17 Registration ...... 17 Class Time...... 17 Course Selection...... 18 Tuition Payment Information ...... 23 Scholarship...... 23 Chinese Language Center...... 24 Instruction for Students to Appeal…………………………………………………………………………….24 Chapter 6: Insurance ...... 26 Student Safety Insurance ...... 26 Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)...... 26 National Health Insurance (NHI)...... 26 STUST Health Care Center...... 28 Medical Services...... 29 Chapter 7: Living ...... 30 Food Court & Cafeteria on Campus ...... 30 Open Post Office/Bank Account...... 30 Work Permit ...... 30 Other Related Information...... 31 Living Costs...... 32 Electricity...... 33 Currency...... 33 Mobile Phone...... 33 Medicine ...... 33 Climate & Clothing ...... 33 Parking Permit Application...... 34 Chapter 8: Dormitory ...... 35 STUST Student Dormitory Regulations ...... 35 Personal Commodity Items Students Should Prepare ...... 36 Room Types...... 37 Chapter 9: Culture Experiences ...... 38 International Student Orientation ...... 38 Chinese Summer Camp...... 38 Ghost Month Festival...... 38 Moon Festival...... 38 International Art and Culture Festival...... 38 Chapter 10: Useful Websites ...... 39 School...... 39 Visa...... 39 Life...... 39 Chapter 11: Contact Information...... 41 Appendix ...... 42 Wholesale Stores...... 42 Entertainment...... 42 Night Markets...... 42 Movie Theaters ...... 43 Department Stores...... 44

CHAPTER 2 ‐ INTRODUCTION to STUST

Our President and Vice Presidents  President (Aug. 2007 until now)

Dr. Chein Tai

 Vice Presidents

Executive Vice President Dr. Hong‐de Chang

Academic Vice President Dr. Teng‐mao Lu

BRIEF HISTORY As a national political consultant in the pre‐presidential palace, Mr. San‐lian Wu responded to the government’s encouragement to private representatives to establish a school to help develop professionals for industry and business. He invited enthusiastic local academics, Wen‐Ping Hsin, Xiu‐qi Wu, and Li‐tang Chang, to donate funds in order to establish a first‐class school. Since our humble beginnings, STUST has grown from a junior college of engineering to an institute of technology to our current standing as a university of technology. Founded in 1969 as Nan Tai Junior College of Engineering, STUST is located in the north‐eastern suburb of Tainan City. In March 1972, the Ministry of Education approved the establishment of the five‐year junior college. Several business departments were added, and our school was renamed “Nan‐Tai Junior College of Engineering and Business.” In 1996, with its excellence in education, STUST was upgraded from a junior college to institute of technology. In August 1999, STUST became a university emphasizing both academic and technological advancement. The growth of STUST has been prosperous and rapid. We will work towards the goal of turning to a university excellent in humanization, informationalization, industrialization, innovation and globalization. Our institute was founded by a private organization and has a strong ambition to become a distinguished school. Today, with its aim of whole‐person education, the school is continuing its immense efforts to promote the position of vocational education and to cultivate young minds with great talents for development of our industrial and business society.

University Achievements The University has many outstanding achievements and is regarded as one of the best universities in Taiwan. Some of its remarkable accomplishments are highlighted below.  In 2012‐2014, STUST was evaluated as one of the top six Paradigm Technological Universities by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE).  Taiwan’s well‐known leading career magazine, Cheers, has rated STUST as the top private technical and vocational university favored by enterprises for the past six consecutive years.  Both our Master’s Programs and Doctoral Programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering as well as our Global MBA program are taught in English 4

and have been highly recommended by Taiwan’s MOE.  STUST was granted the highest amount awarded due to the prominent performance in the execution of the Teaching and Learning Excellence Project among private technical and vocational universities by Taiwan’s MOE from 2006‐2014.  All STUST’s programs in the College of Engineering are IEET accredited, the Taiwanese counterpart of ABET, which is also a Provisional Signatory of the Washington Accord.  STUST’s College of Business is a full member of AACSB and is now in the Pre‐accreditation phase.  STUST has the 7th largest student population in Taiwan.

STUST Shines on the World Stage in 2013:  The IFIA Special Award and 2 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal at the 41st “Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions”.  Design Concept Award with “Lightening at Will” at the “iF Design Talents” in Hamburg, Germany.  2 gold and 2 silver medals at the 28th “Invention and New Product Exposition (INPEX)”, America’s largest invention show, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.  2 gold and 2 silver medals at the 24th “International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  1 diamond, 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal at the 65th “iENA”, Nuremberg, Germany.  3 gold medals at “2013 INOVA”, Zagreb, Croatia.

Introduction to Office of International Affairs (OIA) Facing the internationalized trend in the 21st century, the ones who have the International mentality, language competence, and communication ability will be the important talents demanded by the future global market. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) endeavors to cultivate talents with the perspective of internationalization. The internationalization disposition of “having a foothold in Taiwan and broad vision to manage International disposition” is exactly our idea. For advances to the internationalization in accordance to this school’s goal, in January, 2009, the International Exchange Division originally subordinating under the “Office of Research and Development” becomes an independent office, named “Office of International Affairs (OIA).” The responsibility of this office is that it takes charge of International strategy alliance, creates internationalized environment, arranges the overall affairs concerning International students and assists departments to conduct International activities. Location: 1st Basement Floor of L Building (L001) Ph: (06)253‐3131, ext. 1601, 1602

Staffs of OIA Division Staff E‐mail

Director Ph. D. Yung‐Peng Wang [email protected]

Director [email protected] Mei‐ling Cheng

Coordinator [email protected] International Chiao‐Hua Lin (Lynn)

Exchange Division Coordinator [email protected] Hsiu‐Wen Chuang

Executive Assistant [email protected] Muler Huang

Director [email protected] Ming‐Lung Roger Yang

Coordinator [email protected] International Tung‐Kun Liao (Darby)

Student Division Coordinator [email protected] Yi‐an Chen (Annie)

Coordinator [email protected] Jien‐Bin Chen

Executive Assistant [email protected] Sz‐Ting Wang (Crystal)

Taiwan Host Executive Assistant [email protected] Family Program Pei‐Ru Du (Jill)

Executive Assistant [email protected] Yen‐Chan Chang (Rita)

Message from Director of OIA

Dear International Students,

Welcome to study at Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, one of the six Paradigm Technology Universities in Taiwan. Globalization‐oriented Education is one of the objectives of STUST, so that STUST tries its best to provide foreign students a good and friendly environment for studying and experiencing a different culture. When you have any questions or suggestion, you are cordially welcomed to come to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) any time. You will receive warm hospitality of STUST colleagues. Even if you do not have anything to ask for help, we will be delighted to see you often, to have a chat and to know each other better.

Please read this handbook carefully which provides much important information for you. Wish you fruitful study at STUST and a pleasant experience of foreign cultural adventure here in Taiwan.

Sincerely Yours,

Jack Wang, Ph. D. Yung‐Peng Wang Director Office of International Affairs

Map of STUST

CAMPUS MAP A Electrical Engineering Building (1) B Electrical Engineering Building (2) C Extension Education and Research and Development Building D Management and Information Technology Building E Library and Information Building G Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Building I Electronics Engineering Building (1) J Electronics Engineering Building (2) K Mechanical Engineering Building L Administration Building M Humanities Art Building and University History Hall N Student Center P Electronics Engineering and Logistics Building Q Mechatronics Building R Automobile Engineering Building R1 Automobile Repair Shop S Managing Science Building T Teaching and Research Building U Yohas Center H1 Dorm 1 H2 Dorm 2 H3 Dorm 3 H5 Dorm 5 H6 Dorm 6

Campus Location

This map shows STUST’s campus location in relation to nearby highways.

Driving and Walking Routes

This is an interactive map that will show both driving routes in a moped or car and walking directions from nearby bus stops.

CHAPTER 3 ‐ VISA & ALIEN RESIDENT CERTIFICATE VISA & ALIEN RESIDENT CERTIFICATE There are two types of visas (Visitor Visa & Resident Visa) for International student.

 For Visitor Visa If you are permitted to enter Taiwan with “Visitor Visa” and you will plan to stay in Taiwan over half year. After arriving in Taiwan, International students must change status from Visitor Visa to Resident Visa. After getting Resident Visa, students must apply for “Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)” at the Tainan City Immigration Office.

 For Resident Visa If you are permitted to enter Taiwan with ”Resident Visa”, you must prepare the following document for STUST staff in order to apply for “Alien Resident Certificate” within 15 days upon your arrival. You will have to pay the fine if you fail to do so.

 Documents Required for Resident Visa Application 1. A passport valid for at least six months. 2. A duly completed application from with one photo. 3. The original and one photocopy of the Student I.D. card (The original will be returned after verification). 4. Application fees: 3,000NTD. 5. Working days: 5 to 7 days.

 Documents Required for Alien Resident Certificate 1. Application form. 2. Two photos (1” X1.5”) within the past six months. 3. The original and one photocopy of the passport, including the resident visa (The original will be returned after verification). 4. The original and one photocopy of the student ID card (The original will be returned after verification).

NOTE: Failure to extend the ARC before the expiration date will result in automatic cancellation of the ARC and mandatory deportation.

Alien Resident Certificate Application Fees Duration of Stay Cost 1 Year 1,000 NTD 2 Year 2,000 NTD 3 Year 3,000 NTD Overseas Chinese Students 500 NTD The Office of International Affairs at STUST will assist you with the visa application. Please pay attention to the expiration date of your visa, and keep in contact with us.

CHAPTER 4 ‐ TRANSPORTATION

The Tainan city government has built a complete bus service network around the greater Tainan area, including Yongkang District. Currently there are three bus routes to downtown Tainan from STUST. Two of the bus stops are set at the Chi Mei Medical Center, one is at STUST. Search “Tainan City Dynamic Bus Information System” on Google for bus routes information in detail or find more at “Tainan Foreigner Assistance Center” website: http://foreigner.tncg.gov.tw/en/.

Bus No. Route

Yan‐Hang → Ai‐ Mai Supermarket → STUST→ Chi‐Mei Hospital → Cheng Kung Univ. Hospital → National Cheng Kung Univ. → Tainan Park 5 Line → Tainan Railway Station → Fort Provintia (Chih Kan Building) → Shin Kong Mistukoshi Department Store → Athletic Park (Municipal Stadium) → Municipal Hospital → Tainan Airport

Chi‐Mei Hospital → Bing‐zai Market → Ambassador Theater → Barcley 15 Line Memorial Park (Municipal Cultural Center) → Labor Center (Athletic Park / Municipal Baseball Stadium)

Chi‐Mei Hospital → Bing‐zai Market → Ambassador Theater → Rende H62 Line Interchange → HSR Tainan Station

Bus No. Route

Tainan Park → Tainan Railway Station → Koxinga's Shrine → Eslite 88 Line Bookstore → Municipal Cutural Center → Barcley Memorial (On Park → Evergreen Plaza Hotel (Tainan) → Athletic Park → Confucius weekends Temple (Taiwan Literature Museum) → Fort Provintia (Chih Kan & holidays) Building) → Tainan City Hall → Eternal Golden Castle → An‐ping Harborside Park → Fort Zeelandia → Sunset Platform

Tainan Park → Tainan Railway Station → Shin Kong Mistukoshi 99 Line Department Store (Focus Department Store) → Far Easter (Fe21') (On Department Store (Vieshow Cinema) → Fort Provintia (Chih Kan weekends Building) → Fort Zeelandia → An‐ping Tree House → Sze‐Cao & holidays) Bridge → Sze‐Cao Eco‐cultural Area → Sze‐Cao Eco‐cultural Village

From the Taoyuan International Airport If you plan to visit STUST from Taoyuan International Airport, you have two options:  BUS: These buses can transport you directly from the airport to downtown Tainan. They will leave the Freeway at Sinshih Interchange and Lioujiading might be a good place to get off the bus and then you can take an eight‐minute walk to STUST. The total duration of transportation is around three and half hours.  Taiwan High Speed Rail: Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) has been operational since 2007. Check it out at: http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/?lc=en for more information.

From the Tainan Railway Station Once you are at Tainan Railway Station, you can choose to take a taxi or the commuter train to STUST.  Taxi: The taxi fare from the Tainan Railway Station to STUST is around NT120 dollars, but it might be much more expensive if you take it late at night or during rush 15

hours.  Commuter Train: After arriving at the Tainan Railway Station, you can transfer to a northbound commuter train and get off at Daciao Station. STUST is a five‐minute walk from there. After you arrive at Daciao Station, you have to cross the bridge inside the Daciao Station to go to the other side (PLATFORM 1) to go out from the station. If you need walking direction, place call us at 886‐6‐2533121#1601

CHAPTER 5 ‐ STUDYING at STUST

Registration 1. Report to Office of International Affairs located in L Building, Room 001, fill out a Student Status Form. The office hour is 8:30 to 17:30 from Monday through Friday; and will subject to change during summer and winter breaks. 2. Submit one copy of passport. 3. Submit copy of graduation diploma & transcripts certified at Taiwan Consulate if not enclosed during application. 4. Pick up Student I.D. card at Office of International Affairs.

 Semester ‐ Fall semester: Mid‐September to Mid‐January ‐ Spring semester: Mid‐February to Mid‐June

Class Time At STUST, the duration of each daytime class is 50 minutes. Class times are denoted using a sequence of numbers. For example, Period One refers to classes held from 8:10 to 9:00 am. The table below displays each number and its corresponding class times.

Period No. Class Time Period No. Class Time Period 1 08:10 – 09:00 Period 5 12:50 – 13:40 Period 2 09:10 – 10:00 Period 6 13:50 – 14:40 Period 3 10:10 – 11:00 Period 7 14:50 – 15:40 Period 4 11:10 – 12:00 Period 8 15:50 – 16:40 Lunch Time 12:00 – 12:50 Period 9 16:50 – 17:40

Course Selection (Taking GMBA as example)

 TUITION PAYMENT INFORMATION TUITION & MISCELANEOUS FEES (Apply to Graduate & Undergraduate Students)

College of Engineering,

Information related & ∙∙∙→ 55,270 NTD (Approximately 1,900 USD /Semester) digital design related

departments/programs

College of Business,

Excluding Information ∙∙∙→48,315 NTD (Approximately 1,650 USD /Semester) Related departments

/programs

College of Humanities & ∙∙∙→47,425 NTD (Approximately 1,600 USD /Semester) Social Sciences

NOTE: Tuition fees are subject to change every year. Contact Admission staff for updated information.

 Scholarship Institution Website Taiwan Scholarship: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/file/_ScholarshipProfile/ Ministry of 20130115_MOE_TE_教育部臺獎英文要點.pdf Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship: https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/file/_ScholarshipProfile/ 20130115_MOE_HE_教育部華獎英文要點.pdf

Institution Website MOFA Taiwan Scholarship: Ministry of https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/file/_ScholarshipProfile/ Foreign 20130115_MOFA_TE_Guidelines%20for%20the%20MOFA%20Taiwa Affairs n%20Sch.pdf

Chinese Language Center (CLC) Chinese Mandarin, the ever‐growing language in the globe is being considered one of the most complicated and important languages in the world. Here, in the southern Taiwan, Tainan, where is rich in food and remains is the best place for learning Chinese with diverse environment and creative teachers who are passionate and professionally trained. Apart from the normal inside classes for listening, speaking, reading and writing, we also make connection between textbooks and real‐life circumstances. We believe the cultural context is one of the essences for language acquisition. As the ancient capital, we believe Tainan is the perfect place for you to experience the local art, food and folkways in person. Location: 3rd Floor of N Building (N304) Ph: (06)253‐3131, ext. 6010, 6011

Instruction for Students to Appeal I. About the appealing 1. The appealing process is established to protect students’ rights of learning and welfare in daily life and education and to improve the harmony on campus. 2. The appealing process is regulated according to No.33 rule of University Act and the regulations of our school. II. Appealing items and process 1. Disagreement about punishment according to administration regulations of school. 2. Disagreement about punishment according to regulations or resolutions of student association and other related students’ association. 3. Disagreement about other regulations and resolutions 24

4. If there are any disagreement, please apply with paper forms in 10 days. III. Contact Information Implementation Unit: Counseling and Guidance Division, Office of Student Affairs Office Hour: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am‐5:30 pm Tel: 06‐2533131 ext.2220~2222 Email: [email protected] Location: Building F, Room No.202

CHAPTER 6 ‐ INSURANCE

Student Safety Compulsory Insurance Insurance

International Personal Accident Compulsory for new → → Student Insurance students for the first six (Short‐term) months. Compulsory Insurance: National Health Students join NHI six Insurance → months after receiving an (NHI) ARC

 Student Safety Insurance All International students must join Student Safety Insurance. This cost comes as part of their miscellaneous fees. This insurance provides minimal coverage for students, and the fee is 246 NTD each semester (subject to change every year). Once covered under the plan, you may receive compensation if you are hospitalized, or undergo an operation in the event of illness or accidental injury. Compensation must be claimed within two years of the accident or illness.

 Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) Before coming to Taiwan, International students have to obtain this insurance from any independent carrier in their native countries for their first six months in Taiwan. This scheme will cover hospital stay, medical operation, physical disability, and death.

 National Health Insurance (NHI) Taiwanese law states that six months after receiving their ARCs, foreign students must join the National Health Insurance scheme. In the first six months, however, foreigners are not allowed to gain coverage under NHI. NHI monthly premiums amount to 749 NTD. For International students, this cost will form part of the miscellaneous fees that you pay before the start of each semester. Once you join, you will be issued NHI card and you must present it to the medical 26

staff every time you visit a doctor. Office of International Affairs (OIA) is the substitute office for collecting the money. Students pay for September to February at the beginning of the 1st semester (NT$749*6=NT$4,494); for March to August at the beginning of the 2nd semester. (Please visit: http://www.nhi.gov.tw/ for the details of the insurance. The charge is subject to change according to the NHI.)

1. Applying for Coverage Foreign students who have been in Taiwan for six months since receiving their ARCs must apply for coverage under NHI. To do so, go to the STUST Office of International Affairs at L001 and bring the following documents with you:  One 2” photo  Photocopies of both sides of you ARC  Signature

2. Canceling Coverage If you graduate, defer studies, discontinue studies, or are suspended from studying at STUST, please go to the OIA to cancel your NHI coverage, return your NHI card, and receive refunds for payment of NHI premiums.

3. Suspending Coverage If you graduate, defer studies, or discontinue studies, please go to the OIA to suspend your NHI coverage. Foreign students who plan on going abroad for over 6 months should also suspend their NHI coverage for the amount of time which they intend to stay abroad. During this time, you will not be required to pay premiums. However, please note that if you return to Taiwan and continue studies before 6 months expire, you will be required to back pay the monthly premiums for the amount of time you were abroad.

4. Resuming Coverage To resume coverage after deferring or discontinuing studies, go to the OIA and apply for resumption of NHI coverage.

5. What To Do if You Lose Your Card If you lose your NHI card, you can apply for a new one at any post office branch or at the Bureau of National Health Insurance for a fee of 200 NTD.

6. Remember to Bring Your IC Card when Visiting a Doctor Whether you are visiting a doctor, picking up medicine or undergoing medical examination, you can bring your IC card to any contracted health care institution ( identified by the National Health Insurance logo in their doorways) to be treated under the health insurance program. You will be required, however, to pay a registration fee and copayment. If you don’t have your IC card with you when visiting the doctor, you must first pay all medical expenses out of your own pocket. But you can have the expenses, minus the required copayment, refunded if you bring your IC card and receipt to the health care institution where you were treated within seven days.

 For International students who study at graduate program, when the part‐time income exceeds 5,000 NTD, they should be deducted 2% tax rate.

 For Further details about Health Care Center and Insurance, please contact as the following:

Mr. Darby Liao; Mr. Jian‐bin Chen Office of International Affairs TEL: +886‐6‐2533131 EXT.1601 Fax: +886‐6‐3010040 Mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]

 STUST Health Care Center

In order to take care of the health of students and faculty, the Health Care Center (HCC) is staffed with two nurses. The HCC also has a consultation room, a data room, and 10 beds to provide the following health services to students and faculty:

 Health Information

In accordance with the regulations of the National Health Administration and to answer the needs of students, the HCC promotes health care programs each month through Student Affairs Announcements such as posters, school publications, leaflets, handbooks, lectures and more.

Look for them around campus or call for more information: 06‐2533131 # 2231 or 2230.

 Office Hour

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM at Health Care Center：F Building 204 and 208

 Location of the STUST Health Care Center

 Medical Services After successfully applying for coverage under NHI, you will receive an NHI card. This card can be used at the vast majority of hospitals and medical clinics around Taiwan to receive a significant discount on the price of medical fees.

Clinics & Hospitals Within 4km periphery of the STUST campus, there are two major hospitals: 1. Chi Mei Hospital http://www.chimei.org.tw/english/2012/index.html

2. National Cheng Kung University Hospital

http://www.hosp.ncku.edu.tw/nckm/english/HomeStyle.aspx?Type=11&Con tentPage=0

CHAPTER 7 ‐ LIVING

Food Court & Cafeteria on Campus  7‐Eleven Convenience Stores ─ Two 7‐eleven convenience stores are on campus, one in Dorm 6 and the other in the S building.

 Starbucks Coffee ─ A Starbucks Coffee shop is located in the S Building across from the 7‐Eleven.

 Banking Service ─ In order for STUST to wire stipend for your scholarship, you must open a Post office account. Taiwan’s Post Office also provides banking services. Office ATMs can be found throughout the island. Two bank ATM machines are located outside the L Building for convenience of withdrawing cash, and one Post Office ATM is in the C Building and in Dorm 6.

Open Post Office /Bank Account To open a post office or bank account in Taiwan, simply take your passport and ARC to the post office or bank at which you wish to open an account. You need the following documents to open an account: 1. Valid passport, 2. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and 3. Chinese name chop. (If you need one made, ask us for directions to a chop store.)

Work Permit Before you can work in Taiwan, you must first apply for a work permit. If you want to apply it, please hand in the documents to Office of International Affairs (L001). We will help you to apply it. 1. Required Documents and Fees: 1) Application form 2) Photocopies of both sides of your Student ID Card 3) A two‐inch, half‐length color photo 4) Photocopies of your passport and both sides of your ARC 5) Academic transcripts from the most recent one semesters of your degree program or your previous year of Chinese language study 6) STUST student Consent Form for Work Permit Application 30

7) Original receipt of payment from the post office at which the application fees (NT $100) were transferred. 2. Note 1) You should study after completing one semester of study at undergraduate program; for graduate students, jobs should be higher related to his/her major. 2) Work permits are valid for six months, and must be renewed before they expire. 3) After obtaining a work permit, you can work a maximum of 16 hours per week during the regular semester, or as much as you like in the summer and winter vacations. 4) Work permits issued in the first academic semester (Aug ‐ Jan) are valid until March 30; those issued in the second semester (Feb ‐ Jul) are valid until Sept 30.

 Part‐time job Without working permit on campus and off‐campus, jobs are not allowed for International students; if caught by police, you might face deportation.

Other Related Information 1. Our Mailing Address: Attn: Mr. Darby Liao Office of International Affairs Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology NO.1 Nantai St, Yong‐Kang Dist., Tainan City, Taiwan 71005

2. Calling Taiwan from Abroad: First dial 886(country code), then 6 (Tainan’s area code) and your room’s phone number.

3. Calling your Country from Taiwan: Buy Int’l phone card at 7‐11. Once you have an ARC, than you can buy a pre‐paid card or contract for a cell phone.

4. International Exchange Center This room is available for staff, faculty as well as students. Come and enjoy the International settings decorated in Bali style. It is located in the S Building in room 312.

Living Costs Estimated Extra Personal Expenses (Self‐pay Items)

Type ITEM COST REMARKS You can take 3 or 4 700 NTD‐800 NTD per courses per semester. If A Books course (around 6,400 used books can be NTD per year) acquired, then money can be saved. Student Safety 492 NTD per year B Compulsory Insurance (246 per semester) International students need to join PAI for the Personal Accident first 6 months and pay C 500 NTD per month Insurance (PAI) NTD$3,000 if they don’t have their oversea insurance. Holder of visitor visas to Resident Visa 3,000 NTD D Taiwan, need to change to Application (one‐time fee) resident visas. Holder of resident visas to Alien Resident Taiwan, need to apply for E 1,000 NTD per year Certificate (ARC) ARCs within 15 days of arrival. Eligible for application, 6 National Health 8,988 NTD per year F months after getting an Insurance (NHI) (749 NTD* 12 months) ARC (Compulsory). 400 NTD for graduate Only pay once when G Internet Fees students; 800 NTD for studying at STUST on the bachelor students 1st semester Exclude clothing, daily 72,000 NTD per year commodities, H Food (Average 6,000NTD per transportation, month) entertainment, etc.

Electricity Taiwan uses 110 voltages with electrical sockets similar to that of the United States.

Currency The unit of currency is New Taiwan dollars (NTD) and 30 NTD = 1 USD. Most currencies can be exchanged at banks, airports and major hotels. Credit cards are accepted in Taiwan at major shopping centers and restaurants. Suggestion: You should bring cash in the amount of 10,000 NTD to 20,000 NTD in case you need to buy commodities and your daily meals.

Mobile Phone Mobile phone service provided in Taiwan is mainly based on GSM. One CDMA provider and one PHS provider are also available. Many International student prefer to use internet telephone (like Skype), but contracts and pre‐ paid card are still advised. Most of telecommunication companies will not accept your business until you acquire your Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).

Medicine For the one who has to take some special medicine, you should prepare medicine or bring description (include medicine name) to Taiwan.

Climate & Clothing Tainan lies in a sub‐tropical climate zone, with hot summers and cool winters. From May to Sept., the weather of Tainan is summer like. The hottest weather is in July and August. The annual average temperature is 24.9℃ last year in Tainan area. The rainy season is from May to October. You should bring some wear as well as traditional clothing from your culture for special occasions. MONTH Dec.‐Feb. Mar.‐May. Jun.‐Aug. Sep.‐Nov. Avg. TMP. 19.8℃ 24.8℃ 29.3℃ 25.8℃ Rainfall(mm) 60 195.8 1133.9 182.7

Parking Permit Application

Go to http://message.stut.edu.tw/loan/service_center/parking_apply.aspx for applying parking permit, either bike or scooter, and you will receive one sticker to place it on your bike or scooter.

BIKE SCOOTER One year 100 NTD 500 NTD (Applying on the 1st semester) One semester 50 NTD 250 NTD (Applying on the 2nd semester)

 If you lose the sticker, you need to pay 50 NTD to get a new one.

CHAPTER 8 ‐ DORMITORY

STUST Student Dormitory Regulations: 1. Boarders should not create disturbance in the dormitory. 2. Boarders should not privatize public facilities in the dormitory for personal use. 3. Boarders are not allowed entry into the opposite gender dorms, nor have overnight guests. 4. Boarders are not allowed to move or rearrange the furniture in the dorm rooms. 5. Boarders are not allowed to use appliances such as hot pots, electric stoves, ovens, toasters, microwaves or extension cords in the rooms. 6. Boarders are not allowed to raise any animal in the dormitory. 7. Boarders are not allowed to have alcohol nor gamble in the dormitory. 8. Curfew is 24:00. 9. Apply for leave ahead of time if you plan to stay off‐campus overnight. 10. Boarders should keep quiet and keep the music volume down in the dormitory. It is also prohibited to yell, scream, make noise, etc. 11. After using the kitchen, boarders should clean it before leaving. 12. Boarders are not allowed to use washing machines, spin dryer and laundry dryer from 12 AM to 6 AM. 13. Boarders should not leave garbage in public areas, such as the aisles, etc. 14. Boarders should participate in any disaster prevention drills at the dormitory. 15. Boarders should separate garbage correctly and dispose garbage in the correct place. 16. A fine imposed on any violation stated above, if applicable, shall be enforced in accordance with code of conduct of the dormitory of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The severe violators should move from the dormitory and those who have paid an accommodation fee shall receive no refund.

The rooms are moderately furnished with: 1. One bathroom 2. Bed (without mattress) 3. Wardrobe 4. Bookshelf 5. Desk 6. Telephone  Phones are for inbound calls only. Outbound calls cannot be made from dorm phones. Pay phones are available in the lobby of Dorm 6.

Personal Commodity Items Students Should Prepare: 1. Bedding, pillows, blankets, bed sheets, mattress. 2. Ethernet cord for using internet in the dorm.

NOTE: Dorm reservations are automatically made for International students. Residence halls have laundry facilities and a TV room. You can rent refrigerators in the room and a kitchenette is available at the end of the 4th floor. For Type A assistantships you will ONLY be provided with a 4‐person room, and share the room with other International students.

Room Types A. 2‐Person Room, 19,200 NTD per semester

B. 4‐Person Room, 12,500 NTD per semester

CHPATER 9 – CULTURE EXPERIENCES

International Student Orientation In order to help foreign students to adjust to the new environment and be familiar with the departments and offices on campus, we hold an orientation and invite department heads, administrators and instructors to meet students. After the orientation, International students meet their mentors, Taiwanese students who volunteer to help International students adjust to life and studying at STUST.

Chinese Summer Camp We provide International students with a two‐week Chinese Summer Camp each year. In addition to Chinese language lessons the camp is comprised of a series of culture lessons, such as calligraphy, Chinese knot tying, paper cutting, Tai Chi (Chinese shadow boxing), cooking, and more. Furthermore, learners go on a trip and go sightseeing around the island on weekends.

Ghost Month Festival Each year STUST holds the Pudu rite, a special time to worship ghosts. All International students along with STUST faculty and department heads are invited to participate. We worship departed spirits at the gate of the university and at several offices and buildings on campus. The students are told the historical significance and folk customs of this festival. After the ritual, students are able to join the staff and faculty in enjoying a feast together.

Moon Festival Moon Festival is a time for family reunions. On this day, we give moon cakes and pomelos to international students, so they are able to taste the traditional Taiwanese foods for this holiday. In addition, International students have the opportunity to experience a warm atmosphere with Taiwanese students and discover how this festival is celebrated in Taiwan.

International Art and Culture Festival This is a series of activities held annually to promote International academic exchange, by encouraging International students to demonstrate their own national characteristics and various folk customs. By doing so, we create a mutual exchange between Taiwanese and international students.

CHPATER 10 ‐ USEFUL WEBSITES

1. School Unit Website Southern Taiwan University of http://engwww.stust.edu.tw/ Science and Technology (STUST) Office of International Affairs http://oia.stust.edu.tw/en/node/intro (OIA) Chinese Language Center (CLC) http://clc.stust.edu.tw/en Online Certificate Application http://www.stust.edu.tw/adm/apply/login.aspx

STUST Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/stust.edu.tw

My eLearning http://my.stust.edu.tw/login_form_en.php

2. Visa Unit Website Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.gov.tw/EnOfficial (MOFA)

Bureau of Consular Affairs http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp=2

National Immigration Agency http://www.immigration.gov.tw/

3. Life Unit Website Bureau of National Health http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english/index.aspx Insurance Taiwan Host Family Program http://hostfamily.org.tw/english/main.php Tainan Foreigner Assistance http://foreigner.tainan.gov.tw/en/ Center ISA: International Student Search “ISA: International Student Association Association (STUT) (STUT)” on Facebook Search “STUST Association of Malaysian” on STUST Association of Malaysian Facebook Study in Taiwan http://www.studyintaiwan.org/en/living_list.html

Unit Website Tainan Bulletin http://www.tainanbulletin.com/

Tainan City Guide http://tainancity.wordpress.com/

Foundation for International Cooperation In Higher Education http://www.fichet.org.tw/?hl=en in Taiwan (FICHET) Information for Foreigners in http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=T002 Taiwan http://twtraffic.tra.gov.tw/twrail/English/e_index. Railways Timetable Search aspx Tainan City Dynamic Bus http://2384.tainan.gov.tw/TNWeb/2384.jsp Information System

CHAPTER 11 ‐ CONTACT INFORMATION

1. Emergency Contact Numbers:

1) Police 110 2) Fire 110 3) Ambulance 119

2. Daciao Police Precinct:

(06)204‐4835

3. STUST Office of International Affairs (OIA):

(06)253‐3131, ext. 1601, 1602

4. Campus Security Center

(06)301‐0000 (24 Hours)

5. Darby Liao, Division of International Students, OIA 0932‐517583

APPENDIX Wholesale Stores Name Address Remarks Su Su De Mai (俗俗的賣) No. 22, Dàciáo 2nd St, Yongkang Daily necessities District, Tainan City

Yi Chin (億進寢具) Mattress, Bed No. 731, Zhōnghuá Road, Yongkang Sheet, Pillow, Side District, Tainan City Pillow, Blanket, etc Carrefour (家樂福) No. 350, Zhōnghuá 2nd Rd, Yongkang District, Tainan City No. 358, Zhōngzhèng South Rd, Daily necessities Yongkang District, Tainan City No. 711, Zhōngshān Rd, Rende District, Tainan City Ai mai (愛買) No. 533, Zhōngzhèng South Road, Daily necessities Yongkang District, Tainan City

Costco (好市多) No. 8, Section 4, Héwěi Road, Bei Daily necessities District, Tainan City

Entertainment  Night Markets Name Address Remarks Haian Road, Section 3, between Thursdays, Huāyuán Yèshì Lixian Rd. and Hewei Rd., North Saturdays and (花園夜市) District, Tainan City Sundays Linsen Road, Section 1, near Mondays, Dà Dōng Yèshì Chongde Rd., East District, Tuesdays, and (大東夜市) Tainan City Fridays Wusheng Road, a few blocks Wǔshèng Yèshì Wednesdays and west of Wen Xian Rd., North (武聖夜市) Saturdays District, Tainan City

Name Address Remarks Yonghua Road, Section 2, at Yǒnghuā Yèshì Thursdays and Yonghua 4th St., Anping District, (永華夜市) Sundays Tainan City Kaiyaun Road at Linsen Road, Kāiyuán Yèshì Wednesdays and Section 3, North District, (開元夜市) Saturdays Tainan City Ximen Road, Section 4, at the Xiǎo Běi Yèshì Tuesdays and intersection of He Wei Rd., (小北夜市) Fridays North District, Tainan City Mondays, Yǒngdà Yèshì Yongda Road, Section 2, Thursdays, (永大夜市) Yongkang District, Tainan City Saturdays and Sundays

 Movie Theaters Name Address Remarks Ambassador Theatres (國賓影城) No. 66, Section 1, Zhōnghuá East

Rd, Dong District, Tainan City

Vie Show Cinemas No. 658, Section 1, Xīmén Road, (華納威秀) Zhongxi District, Tainan City (Shinkong Mitsukoshi)

No. 60, Gōngyuán Road, Zhongxi District, Tainan City (FE21’ MegA) Chuan Mei Theater (全美戲院) No. 187, Section 2, Yǒngfú Road,

Zhongxi District, Tainan City

Name Address Remarks Chin Jih Theater (今日戲院) No. 249, Zhōngzhèng Road,

Zhongxi District, Tainan City

 Department Stores Name Address Remarks Shinkong Mitsukoshi No. 658, Section 1, Xīmén Road, (新光三越‐ Zhongxi District, Tainan City Xīnguāng sānyuè) No. 162, Zhōngshān Road,

Zhongxi District, Tainan City

Focus No. 166, Zhōngshān Road,

Zhongxi District, Tainan City

FE21’ MegA No. 210, Qiánfēng Road, Dong (台南大遠百) District, Tainan City

No. 60, Gōngyuán Road, Zhongxi District, Tainan City Durband Department No. 360, Section 3, Zhōnghuá Store (德安百貨) East Road, Dong District,

Tainan City