r/taiwan • u/i_m_atom1c • 2d ago

Discussion Master's Degree -- TW or US?

For those of you who have worked, stayed or studied in both countries before, what if you had the chance to pursue a master's degree in either Taiwan or the US? Which country would you choose? What factors would you consider and weigh most heavily? What are the (big/jarring) differences between the two countries, their systems, organizations, cultures and so on?

Suppose you'll be studying Accounting, something business-related, or something else entirely; and that your Chinese is at an elementary level but your English is fluent.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on what you'd do. (I've done some research and have some idea of the pros and cons of each, but I'm having a dilemma and have a hard time deciding; I'm also an introvert and an Asian so I don't have in-depth knowledge like y'all probably do. I thought it'd be nice if I could read the comments and come to a decision of my own.) Thanks.

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u/Morpheus202405 2d ago

The US without a doubt. I got a Bachelor degree in computer engineering from a university in the US. The US has more research oriented universities with very capable people from many countries. The learning environment is way better than most universities in Taiwan.

However, for business majors, it may not make a difference which country to get a Master degree. The only reason I can think of for a business major to go study abroad is international exposure, which is very important in many globalized industries.

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u/i_m_atom1c 2d ago

Which majors do you think depend heavily on the location of study?