For international students, living in a dormitory provided by the university is usually the most convenient option. The advantage of a dormitory is that it is closer to the school, cheaper and safer. University dormitories also have some shortcomings. Most of the time, you may live in the same room with other roommates. The dormitory space may be small, and there may not be bathroom equipment in your room. In addition, the number of dormitory rooms in some universities is limited, so please make sure to contact the international office of your university before you heading to Taiwan.

The advantage of renting out of school is that you can choose the place you want to live according to your needs, but the disadvantage is that the rent will be more expensive. Convenience, the age of the house, the size of the room, the availability of furniture, etc., will affect the rent. You can choose to live with yourself or rent it with others. In addition, when signing a contract with the landlord, please be sure to confirm the contract's regulations. If you have any doubts, you can consult the school's International Affairs Office or Office of Student Affairs.

Please note that the table shows a list of referrals. Rental decisions should be made at your own discretion.

Taiwan Hostfamily Program is organized by Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST), to give international students a more personal, first-hand experience in Taiwan. Living with a hostfamily will not only give you a chance to see Taiwanese family life for yourself but will also allow you to build special relationships during your time here.

All of our host families are volunteers, so they must first of all be willing to open up their homes and lives to an international student, but they must also be financially able to do so. In addition to these two basic necessities, our host families must meet certain other requirements. For one thing, in order to qualify as a hostfamily, they must go through our comprehensive training program.

Staying with your Taiwanese hostfamily will give you an inside view of what life in Taiwan is really like. You will be living with a family that is volunteering to provide a roof over your head, a seat at their table, and a place in their hearts as well. When your time with the hostfamily is over, you will have made some new friends for life. Since our host families are all volunteers, there is generally no fee for staying short-term (weekend or holiday) with a hostfamily.

For further information about Taiwan Hostfamily Program, please go to the Taiwan Hostfamily Program website and also join the Facebook fan page.
Website: http://www.hostfamily.org.tw/en
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TaiwanHostfamily