[quote=“ThreadKiller”]Good luck, NickLane,
Everybody reacts differently on arrival - you have those in awe of anything Asian, those who are horribly freaked out, and also those who just get on with it.
There’s no absolutely correct response to ensure success during your time here. But sometimes the people who arrive a little shell-shocked do well. Just remember that you came to Taiwan for something different. You’ll meet friends and settle in soon enough.
Consider these threads:
Taichung: http://forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1207&start=50
New to Taiwan: [url]New to Taiwan: Some Questions
Shock of Arrival: [url]Dealing with the shock of just arriving
Thanks. I suppose it is a little bit of culture shock mixed in with total lack of knowledge (accept from books/internet sources) about Taiwan and Taichung in general. Don’t suppose you can really put down on a piece of paper what it’s actually like.
I’m hoping that eventually I’ll just be able to get on with it.