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Life in Kaohsiung

I. Weather
Kaohsiung is located beneath the Tropic of Cancer, so the weather in all four seasons is similar. The temperature reaches a low of 10"C when a cold current comes in winter. Summer is very long, and the temperature is around 32"C to 35"C almost from June to October. One sweater and one heavy coat are enough to go through a cold winter.
"How is the weather today?" Please consult the Central Weather Bureau about the latest weather report on the website: http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/index.htm. Before going out to work or to school, make sure to bring an umbrella in case of rain. Check out the weather before making a journey. Have a nice day.

II. Food
Right in Kaohsiung, you can taste all kinds of foods and snacks, including those from the different areas of Mainland China, as well as cuisines from the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
Students spend approximately US$2 for lunch in the cafeteria on campus or in a variety of Taiwanese food stores and from vendors near the campus. In addition, there are a fast food restaurants such as McDonald's just 200 meters away from the campus and some 24-hour convenient stores, such as 7-ELEVEN, Family, and O.K. around the school, too. Thus, it is quite convenient for students to shop the food or snacks nearby.

III. Lodging
Student dormitory space totals about 14,400 square meters to house 736 students. Each room is fully equipped with four beds, desks, closets, central air conditioner and a private bath to be shared by four students. There is a common recreation room and a laundry room on every floor. The dormitory fee is NT$13,000 per semester. (The charge does NOT cover stay during summer vacation and winter vacation.) A deposit of NT$5,000 will be collected and will be refunded provided that no damage to dormitory facilities and equipment is reported upon check-out.
Students may also locate houses or rooms near the campus by surfing for housing information; included are single-bed and double-bed rooms or suites, of which monthly rent fees are around US$150 to US$300. Use the "Housing Rent" on the homepage of Wenzao. Here are other related housing websites provided for students to search for information about housing:

IV. Transportation
The school is located along the Kao-nan Provincial Road between downtown Kaohsiung and Nan-Zih District. The Kaohsiung City Bus lines 28, 38, 72, 77, 91, and 92 stop at Wenzao. Moreover, Kaohsiung Transportation Shuttles, Pingtung Transportation Shuttles, and Binhai Transportation Shuttles also have stops near Wenzao. For information about other means of public transportation and timetables, search the following websites:

V. Recreation
Kaohsiung is the largest commercial harbor and the second biggest city in Taiwan. Kaohsiung is a city with culture. More than 1,000 activities of arts are held in the Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center. The Museum of Fine Arts arranges exhibitions of both domestic and international high-standard art for the visitors. Kaohsiung is also a city with beauty. There are green mountains, blue rivers, and historical sites. The climate is delightful, the citizens are passionate, and the roads are wide and smooth. Moreover, Kaohsiung is more than a city with department stores in shopping centers, movie theaters, tourism sites, fast food restaurants, convenient stores, night markets, and Internet cafes for visitors from different countries all over the world. It suits both the youth and elders. Kaohsiung, the center of Taiwan's development in the future, is a brilliant star in the Asia-Pacific district for the 21st century.

VI. In Case of Emergencies

VII. Places of Worship in Kaohsiung

VIII. Other Useful Websites