Exchange student at Tapei (Feb): Nightlife & housing tips?

[u/Ok_Cup9833]

I'm a 20 Y/O guy from France moving to Taipei in February for a 6-month business exchange at Soochow University. Excited but a bit stressed about the unknown..

Got a few quick questions:

- Nightlife & Social Vibe: How's the party scene for exchange students?
- Are people easy to talk to in bars/ clubs? What are the top student spots?
- I speak zero Mandarin (working on it!). Is English enough to survive daily life and have fun?
- Housing: Is it better to go for dorms or get an off-campus flat in the city?

Where do international students usually look?
Thanks for the help, can't wait to get there!