Just curious, but why have you decided on becoming an actuary? I ask this because becoming an actuary is a difficult process due to the amount of studies requi

Just curious, but why have you decided on becoming an actuary? I ask this because becoming an actuary is a difficult process due to the amount of studies required and the cost benefit isn't as lucrative as many other similar fields that would require less effort. I come from an accounting background and I studied alongside aspiring actuaries. The starting salary and long-term prospects are less than accountants, when it's by and far easier to become an accountant. A number of my friends, now wish that they decided to become an accountant instead of an actuary. I don't mean to question your decision, but I just wanted to offer an alternative outlook from experience and offer options. btw. I'm taiwanese and I'm sure you'll have fun in taiwan. If you're an Asian Born Chinese (ABC) or an American in general, then you'll have an amazing time.