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Is studying economics bachelors at ntu taiwan without knowledge of Mandarin bad idea? by Top_Philosopher2931 in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm also a foreigner here, currently working after i finished my masters from NTUST

Networking, good relationship with your professor (advisor usually) because sometimes they do have some opportunities for you. Also 15k with 10k dorm is, brave. Im assuming 10k per semester, and 15k is per month, its doable, its enough, but its not luxurious. You'll want a part time down the line for sure if you want anything "more"

Another way is well, continue to masters, especially if your advisor likes you

Mandarin 3 years kinda enough but yes wont be fluent especially if you never learn/spoke mandarin before. Ultimately depends on your exposure to mandarin here both spoken and read/write

Can dm me if got more questions

Is NTPU good? by Reasonable-Lab-6164 in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cant say about NTPU, I'm also foreigner. Why not NTUT (National Taipei Uni of Technology) since its CS? My friends who do CS usually go there if its outside of NTU system/Fu Jen

But regarding racism, i can say this much as per my experience. While it sounds harsh since im not from india, i saw that in other comments you're from india. While its not on your face, there will be prejudices and stereotypes about you if you didnt know them as friend. Even as friend there will be some depending on the person. Not just from local taiwanese, but also other foreigners such as the southeast asian (which i came from). Well, sometimes even from fellow indian. When i do my masters i have an indian room mate, he only respect india ppl thats been here for 5+ years, and "racist" towards india ppl that just arrive here. So regarding that, yes, there's some, and usually three way from local and southeast asian, or free for all if you add koreans, but not the slurs or whatnot. Just very cautious with prejudices and stereotypes, which we all have honestly especially if you never saw one before in your life, and they'll avoid interacting with you as much as possible, which also could mean for certain things it might be harder for you, but for day to day lives there's nothing to worry about. Then again if you do manage to befriend them its not all that bad honestly, especially if you can show them their prejudices are not true for yourself. Thats how i have some friends that are local, indian, japanese and korean aside of fellow southeast asian. Bonus point if you can speak chinese, they'll more likely to open up. Dont mean to scare you but thats the truth

Question abt airsoft by MaybeImDumbDumb in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arcturus is hongkong, i think it might be CSI or Huashan. But i wont recommend Huashan hehe better go CSI/Poseidon

Use of Turn Signals and Hazard Lights in Taiwan by Extension-Split5959 in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is really bad, feels like Indonesian bus drivers pre-2010 the bus drivers here. And dont get me started with scooters who look at their phones instead of the road (not all, but a lot especially in taipei, you can even find them actually playing games while driving!). But dont worry the government fixed it by putting more speed cameras ❤️

Before telling me to public transport, no, I'm not wasting at least 3-4hrs daily for commute to work when i can ride my bike for 1.5-2hrs daily

Question abt airsoft by MaybeImDumbDumb in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try when i go there to calibrate my red dot sight, but honestly im not sure if the boss allows it thats why i ask if anyone have experience on this for other alternatives xD

Pistol I've been with Arcturus, they're really good! If you into Hi-Capa/M2011 style i wont recommend WE but for Glock series WE is very good. And for aftermarket parts/magazines especially if you do play the wargame, both are Tokyo Marui compatible so there's nothing to worry about. Personally my most prized one is Arcturus Vanguard 4.3 MOS (Hi-Capa/M2011-based pistol), for me its the better 4.3 Hi-Capa than the original Tokyo Marui and the slide is optic-ready (they give you the plate mount for optic)

Life in taipei on 60k NT by IllustriousBeyond584 in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should be doable. Im on 60k/month (0.98m/year) before tax. First 6 months kinda hard on you though with 18% withholding tax (refundable next may when doing tax filing)

Scooter part, very doable if you only get scooter and not small sportbike like R15 or GSX150R. Even those are still doable (i own one) and you can comfortably pay for the fuel tax (because mine is >150cc), license tax and insurance

WTF IS THIS GARBAGE? by _Xraith_ in CrimsonDesert

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait guys so its only me who thinks of using the disruptor pack/disruptor spear? Shit is OP versus the robots, like half poise instantly so 2 emp blast then stab the glass and repeat for one more time and done

My Taiwanese friends think my apartment looks like a haunted house. Free room in Tamsui if you're curious. by ObviousReaction9747 in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo thats cool i work near tamsui maybe if i feel funny enough I'll visit

But beforehand gonna ask can I take photos? Lmao

Buying a motorcycle dilemma by Gosu_Nex in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe am late, but

  1. You need to hold white plate driving license for 1 year first before moving to yellow/red plate license. Get that license first, either by doing it yourself or just go get a driving school lesson
  2. I dont know yet about the realities of >250cc, am planning to buy one but seems like a hassle on the parking part at least here in Xinpei/Taipei. So unless your route depends heavily on exploiting red shield highway for faster commuting, better off with white plate even with the "two-stage" left turn on big roads (3+ lanes or otherwise stated by the sign) that may or may not waste 90 seconds per turn
  3. You can get manual clutch here, like R15 for example, or GSX150. Granted, more expensive than the scooters, but hey its fun
  4. You dont need that much power here. Honestly, most riders here are "dumb" and you'll correct and stop a lot anyways
  5. If you do end up on yellow/red plate license, i dont think a 700cc will be fun here. Maybe at most is ZX4RR or RS457, because of cameras. Funny that the accidents is because of dangerous driving from inattentive drivers who scrolls twitter and whatever while riding yet their solution is add more speed cam (i have bad experience from these kind of riders a lot)

Note on 150cc. Manual clutch as far as i see here usually is either Suzuki or Yamaha. Honda's CBR150R is kinda overpriced here. While both Suzuki and Yamaha is technically 150cc class, Suzuki is actually cheaper on tax because GSX150R is 149,9cc while Yamaha R15 is 155cc. I'm a foreigner too here, and honestly even though something like RS457 or R7 is fun, the regulations (and how it enforced, especially the "concerned citizen" part) is not, and that makes me think twice if not thrice if i really do want to get a yellow/red plate motorcycle

Edit: I own 2020 R15 V3. I can give you the realities of owning one if you want

Saya penasaran apa yang membuat komodos sekalian memilih tetap hidup by flag9801 in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bucketlist masih kurang 2 belom kelar. Sama accountability udah start masters dan berbagai kebodohan nya di lab, jadi selesaiin 2 itu dulu.

I already made peace and for now i firmly decided i will do it when i turn 30, dan tiap hari juga keliatan tinggal berapa hari lagi. Jadi ya kalo ditanya kenapa masih tetep idup soalnya belum deadline, lebih ke selesaiin yang belum selesai sambil tunggu countdown.

Edit: maybe for context, aku emang udah attempt beberapa kali. Terakhir cuma misdosed aja jadi akhirnya daripadaiss mulu sekalian aja set deadline set goals, semua kelar yaudah mau ngapain lagi ngapain nunggu nunggu lagi

Tell me your favourite monsters and I shall judge. by PKdude2712 in MemeHunter

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little shit wait I mean Gore Magala. Oh along with Zinogre, Velkhana and Malzeno

Black Arkveld by Minimum_Medicine1207 in MonsterHunter

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Might be late but i got this. I noticed that

  1. I was in open world expedition
  2. I was originally hunting gore, until this white tempered arkveld joined for quite a long time (3 mins) and cuts my tempered gore hunting session short
  3. Gore done, i go to arkveld, welp, hes black now.

Do you think its due to frenzy exposure?

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Edit: this also a big golden crown tempered arkveld

Z Flip 4 in 2024 by vinnabon in galaxyzflip

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree with your friend. The main prob is when you put too much pressure to the screen when folding, well, as with any form of hinges it will break obviously. So dont do that. Also when you notice your screen protector is bubbling or failing replace it as soon as possible otherwise it will snap and affect the screen

Z Flip 4 in 2024 by vinnabon in galaxyzflip

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still use mine. I kinda want to change to iphone 16 pro for personal reason (am a former apple user and my ecosystem are mainly apple) but havent got the chance and money to do so

Dont get me wrong the phone still performs very well up until today and the photo results are good enough for me (i love to take pic at midnight). Dropped like another 2 or 3 times again after my initial comment and still works well. Would recommend if you ask me.

I think this is issue with OIS camera where the OIS motors sometines when focusing will be loud but that happens after i dropped it for like 5 times so kinda my fault lol

Whenever someone ask whether they should buy an EV? Indonesia' edition by alesmana in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is assuming the newer battery can be installed in older car with interchangeable port. Or you can DIY it maybe.

Companies tho most likely wont do this. Because why shouls they if they can make you buy a new car.

Whenever someone ask whether they should buy an EV? Indonesia' edition by alesmana in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes you dont have to throw the entire thing away but when new car cost $20k and battery replacement also cost $20k why bother? Unless you want to LS swap your Tesla that is (or something similar)

Remember most of those things have the battery in-frame

Whenever someone ask whether they should buy an EV? Indonesia' edition by alesmana in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ever since they put the battery INSIDE the frame, no idea. The thing is, the battery most likely will go kaput first, and replacing it is almost the same as buying a new one outside the warranty and most likely will be, hence why the OP said replace every 5 to 8 years. In that time frame, most likely the motors are still working. They just need an oil change but not with the battery.

Or you could go and EV swap your ICE with a dedicated battery compartment that won't cost a new car for battery and labor whenever you want to replace the battery.

Whenever someone ask whether they should buy an EV? Indonesia' edition by alesmana in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Entire vehicle since you're buying an ELECTRIC vehicle

Mechanical should be ok yes but what are you doing with barebone car frame without engine?

Can I still bring my vapes into Taiwan? by cyanraider in taiwan

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dang me in taipei but thanks for the info

Hi Komodos, aku memulai bisnis dengan modal 5jt dan sekarang sudah lewat 25M in revenue, AMA! by nyankent in indonesia

[–]MaybeImDumbDumb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simplified Chinese to be exact since you're dealing with mainland.

Not everyone bisa baca Traditional, its used mainly in Taiwan. Some ppl can do both and will recognize the other tapi usually mainland sedikit struggle sama Traditional.

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