【 “Let’s go study abroad!” Great Hits in the Events of the Exchange Program Series of OIA】

After the pandemic eased, students got more chances to start searching for various opportunities to go abroad and explore all kinds of possibilities in the world. In October 2023, the Division of Study Abroad, Office of International Affairs (OIA), NCKU, held a series of events related to studying abroad for NCKU students.

First came the information session of Temple University on Oct. 12. OIA invited Ms. Irene Tsai, the Managing Director of the Taiwan Representative Office of Temple University, to introduce the information on dual degree programs, exchange programs, and short-term courses at Temple University, US. Over 50 students joined, and many stayed for more consultation after the information session.

Temple University Information Session

On Oct. 24 evening, OIA held “Campuslink” to create a platform for the students to learn more about other countries and NCKU global partner universities and interact with overseas students. The representatives of 18 universities from 12 countries set up the booths and shared the culture of their universities, homelands, and their experiences of studying abroad through posters and slides. Over 100 NCKU students and overseas incoming exchange students joined the event and had lively communication. 

 
Campuslink

Last but not least, the University-level Exchange Program Information Session for the 2024 Fall was held on Oct. 30 evening. Over 80 students participated to learn how to join the exchange programs and apply for the scholarship. Prof. Sherry Shu-Jung Hu, the Associate Vice President for International Affairs and the director of the Division of Study Abroad, encouraged the students to seize the opportunities to study abroad while in college and reminded them to be aware of the new rules and follow the regulations of the exchange programs. OIA also invited four senior students who finished the exchange programs to share their experiences and advice with the participants.

 
University-level Exchange Program Information Session for 2024 Fall

The Division of Study Abroad is one of the Office of International Affairs divisions. The division's primary goal is to enhance the international mobility of NCKU students and provide various support, including exchange programs, international short-term courses, dual degree programs, funding, etc. Please check the website of the Office of International Affairs for more information about the events and opportunities to study abroad.