Jason(come from Indonesia)

1.Why did you choose to study in Taiwan?
Answer: As someone with Chinese heritage, I've always felt a strong connection to my cultural roots. It's something that's been important to me throughout my life. And lately, I've been feeling this desire to dive even deeper into Chinese culture, to really immerse myself in it.That's why I've decided that I want to study in a Chinese cultural environment. I believe that by living and studying in a place where Chinese culture is so prevalent, I'll have the opportunity to truly experience it firsthand. I want to explore everything started from the language and traditions to the way of life and I think Taiwan is the perfect place for that.

2.How can the department help international students in their study and life?
Answer: The department can provide valuable assistance to international students in their studies and daily life. One significant way they can support students is by facilitating communication with teaching assistants (TAs) to ensure smooth participation in long-distance courses. For example, if you encountered difficulties accessing course materials or following lectures while in Indonesia, the department could connect you with a TA who can help address these issues.

3.What do you gain from studying in Taiwan?
Answer: Studying in Taiwan offers a rich and immersive cultural experience that goes beyond academics. One of the significant gains from studying in Taiwan is the opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Throughout your time in Taiwan, you'll have the chance to participate in and observe various cultural traditions and practices firsthand.

For instance, you'll become intimately familiar with important Chinese festivals such as 端午節 (Dragon Boat Festival) and 中秋節 (Mid-Autumn Festival), which hold profound cultural significance. These festivals not only offer opportunities for celebration but also serve as windows into Chinese history, folklore, and customs. You'll witness how communities come together to commemorate these occasions through vibrant festivities, traditional foods, and age-old rituals.

Moreover, you'll gain insights into the spiritual aspects of Chinese culture, such as the practice of praying to 土地公 (the Earth God). This tradition reflects the deep-rooted reverence for nature and ancestral spirits in Chinese society. By participating in or observing these rituals, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural beliefs and values that shape Taiwanese society.

Overall, studying in Taiwan offers not just academic enrichment but also a profound cultural immersion experience. You'll emerge from your time in Taiwan with a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, having witnessed and participated in a wide array of traditions, festivals, and customs that are integral to Taiwanese life.

4.Do you recommend students from your own country to study at Tunghai University?
Answer: Yes, I highly recommend Tunghai University for students from my country, especially for those who are interested in immersing themselves in a Chinese-speaking environment while pursuing their studies. Tunghai University offers an excellent education for international students, including comprehensive Chinese language programs designed to accommodate learners of all levels, even those who are starting from scratch.
Furthermore, while proficiency in Chinese can greatly enhance the overall experience of studying in Taiwan, Tunghai University recognizes the diverse linguistic backgrounds of its international students. Professors at the university understand the challenges faced by non-native speakers and are accommodating in their teaching approach. They won't pressure students to speak Chinese fluently, allowing them to communicate in English or a mix of languages when necessary, even during exams.

Ayuningtyas Yosephine Intan (come from Indonesia)

1. Why did you choose to study in Taiwan?
Answer: I once heard from friends that Taiwan is a great country in terms of technology, so that's why I was interested in going to continue my study in Taiwan.

2. How can the department help international students in their study and life?
Answer: In my opinion, the department can help international students with the first step of being able to speak English and starting to provide information, not only in Chinese but by adding explanations in English. Translation applications can help, but not often the application mistranslates by not conveying everything completely. Every time I must meet with people from the department, I need to bring Taiwanese friends to help me translate. Sometimes I feel like I'm bothering them from their research, but in the end, they eventually help me because they put pity on me.

3. What do you gain from studying in Taiwan?
Answer: I learned how to survive without mastering Chinese. But apart from that, I have gained a lot from the teachers and friends here who show work ethic and focus on the fields they study. I really want to be like them.

4. Do you recommend students from your own country to study at Tunghai University?
Answer: Maybe. For people from my country, going to Taiwan is quite expensive, so a stable financial source is needed while studying in Taiwan. Apart from that, the lack of English-taught classes at Tunghai makes me hesitant to recommend it to my friends. In my case, I had to actively look for English-taught lessons myself in other departments because there were only Chinese-taught classes in my department. I hope the department can assist in finding English-taught classes from other departments.

Krishna (come from )

1. Why did you choose to study in Taiwan?
Answer: Normally, Indians like to go for higher studies to achieve better job as well as life style. Unfortunately, the competition to get admission on good institutions in India is tough, because of higher population. In this scenario, Indians considering developed countries like USA, UK, Japan, Germany and Canada for higher studies. Nowadays, Indians considering Taiwan also for higher studies. This is because of reputable universities and research institutions. It’s known for its strong programs in fields like engineering, technology, medicine, and social sciences. Moreover, Taiwan providing better scholarship for international students. Meanwhile, the living expenses and tuition fees are less in Taiwan compared to other countries. Taiwan is considered not only a one of the safest countries globally, but also low crime rates and friendly locals create a welcoming environment. Taiwan is a hub for technology and innovation. It’s home to companies like TSMC, ASUS, and HTC. In addition, Taiwan offers a rich cultural experience. Foreigners can explore traditional temples, night markets, and scenic landscapes. The blend of modernity and tradition is captivating

2. How can the department help international students in their study and life?
Answer: By providing more courses taught in English.

• Make sure the participation of international students in the programs conducted by department.
• Providing basic mandarin classes for them and create some programs to interact with Taiwanese students. It helps for language as well as cultural exchange.
• Give some advices, suggestions and introduction about the course structure and life style.

3. What do you gain from studying in Taiwan?
Answer: The study in Taiwan, help me to gain good knowledge in science and technology. The study in Taiwan helps me to achieve new skills as well as learnt to operate new machines. Here, study materials, teachers, library and digital library are highly updated in all the research areas, so it help me to gain new knowledge. Moreover, study in Taiwan helps me to find new Taiwanese as well as foreign friends.

4. Do you recommend students from your own country to study in Tunghai University?
Answer: Yes, I will suggest Tunghai University for other Indian students who is interested in abroad studies.

Jakub Regner(come from Czech Republic)

1. Why did you choose to study in Taiwan?
Answer: I wanted to seize the opportunity to visit Taiwan and the internship offer gave me good reason to come. I also wanted to experience different cultures especially culture at the universities and different approaches in the education. So, overall I just wanted to see how the life “works” in Taiwan. How the education system looks like, what is your culture, what is the individuality of people here.

2. How can the department help international students in their study and life?
Answer: I think I can’t answer this question because I haven’t been studying here