FAQ

So far in out contact list, we have almost 100 people registered in TWSA. Most of them are currently enrolled in SDSU, but we also have students in UCSD, CSU San Marcos, and nearby colleges. Most of the students are major in Business school, EE or CS related. We also have many members who has graduated but still in San Diego area.

Of course we can help with that. Give us the information about that person, as much as you can, and we'll try to find and notify him/her. The result is not guaranteed. For the personal privacy, we won't publish any student's contact information until he/she is willing to.

Usually there is a big gathering in the beginning of each semester. If there is any special event, you would be able to find that in the TWSA homepage or be notified via email. Anyone is welcome to join in any TWSA activity, even you're not from Taiwan or not a student.

Congratulations! You can look at the information in our homepage, or go to BBS for more information. If you still cannot find a solution, you can just e-mail any staffs of TWSA, we'll be more than happy to help you.

Living expense in San Diego is relatively higher than other places in US outside CA. The rent, gas, even food are more expensive. Generally, one can spend about $10000 ~ $18000 per year, not including the tuition. As an example, for graduate student in SDSU, the registration fee is $1388 and each unit cost $282.

As for living, one-bedroom apartment in SD cost about $700~$850. If you are here only for language school, homestay might be a better choice and roughly cost $600 a month (including 14 meals a week). Most people find roommates to share a two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartment, it cost about $400~$550 per person.

There is a language school (ALI, American Language Institute) right closed to SDSU. It is nice and always ranked top 10 in US. There are many different course in ALI, generally the tuition is about $1000 a month. You can visit their website for more details: website ALI.