Ric­car­do in Taipei

With PROMOS, the Taiwan-Europe Connectivity Scholarship and child benefits, I’m making my semester abroad in Taipei happen – even without major savings. Here's how a solid financial plan gives me security while still leaving room for travel, culture and bubble tea.

Whether it’s orderly queueing, silent subway rides, or trash collection to the tune of Beethoven’s Für Elise—daily life in Taipei shows how much thoughtfulness and structure can exist in the hustle and bustle of a big city.

As students at HU Berlin, you can apply to spend a semester abroad at partner universities across the globe. To inspire, encourage and inform you, our four HU ambassadors will blog about their experiences throughout the winter term. New posts every other week!