How to survive and thrive in Taiwan

Great you've made it to Taiwan, but not you are in a foreign country with lots of people you don't know and probably don't speak English very well. What to do? 

Make friends

http://www.tv.com/shows/friends/

(1) Find a group or activity you like to do. Like to run? Lots of great running spots in Taiwan, meet new runners. Like to drink and watch sports? Lots of western sports bars like Brass Monkey in Taiwan where you can meet other foreigners interested in the same thing. Once you find your people you'll be much happier. 

(2) Get your living space decorated in a way the suits you well. You might be living abroad but that doesn't mean your apartment needs to look like a locals. Go to Ikea and decorate your place. You want to feel at home in your apartment, gets going to chaotic in your new apartment. 

(3) Go sightseeing. Lot of beautiful things to see in Taiwan -- make sure you go see them all before you leave.Scuba diving, hiking, awesome bike trails -- the more you go out the better you'll do!