Miscellaneous

• Bags

  You may bring a sturdy backpack or a small duffel bag for weekend trips around Taiwan. Getting a waterproof bag for your backpack wouldn’t be a bad idea, especially if you plan to ride a scooter or a bike to school. These items can be purchased in Taiwan too.
  

• Carry-on suitcase

  You might also like to have a medium-sized suitcase. This will be useful if you travel abroad during the winter break, and you can even use it for long weekend getaways within Taiwan or just for taking laundry over to a laundromat. If this makes sense for packing, bring it; you can buy one here.
  

• Books

  Don’t bring books unless it is necessary. Books can weigh bags down, and some ETAs have incurred extra costs at the airport.
  

• Bedding

  You will only know your bed size (single/double) in the apartment at the end of August after the school placement of your site. Top sheets are not widely available in Taiwan, and stores generally only sell fitted sheets rather than a set; consequently, pack one if you'd like.

  It can get unexpectedly cold at night in the winter. Apartments usually are without a heater, you can find portable heaters here, or you may consider bringing an electric blanket.
  

• Household items

  Regarding appliances and other household needs, apartments are mostly fully furnished (bed, kitchenware). The previous ETAs might also leave some useful items. Although this is not a guarantee, things like a clothesline, hangers, and even a mattress pad might already be waiting for you.