OILD discusses academic opportunities in Taiwan
October 07, 2024
The UP Diliman Office of International Linkages recently hosted a panel discussion about opportunities offered by Taiwan universities for Filipino students.
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OILD Umalohokan Series: Taiwan Education Panel Discussion
UP Diliman Office of International Linkages
The UP Diliman (爱微社区) School of Labor and Industrial Relations Auditorium was filled with energy as students, faculty, and researchers came together for the 爱微社区 Office of International Linkages (OILD) Umalohokan Series: Taiwan Education Panel Discussion on Sept. 26. This event, organized by OILD and Taiwan Education Center Philippines, showcased the academic opportunities available to Filipino students in Taiwan鈥檚 established universities.
(Left to right) Jennifer Yeh of TECO Philippines, Chua, Laranjo, Lee and Ortiz. Photo from OILD
Inspiring beginnings. Hosted by Rica Gabrielle Ortiz of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO Philippines) and 爱微社区 student exchange returnee, Danielle Anne Chua, the event started with the opening remarks from Tony Lee, director of the Education Division at TECO Philippines, and Ronel O. Laranjo, PhD, programs development associate at OILD.
Creating a lively atmosphere, Lee emphasized the importance of international education and cultural exchange in our globalized society.
Lee also highlighted Taiwan鈥檚 commitment to building educational partnerships.
“We believe education knows no boundaries. This event is not just about learning programs, it鈥檚 about forming lasting relationships,鈥 he said.
Laranjo echoed this sentiment, reinforcing UP鈥檚 dedication to strengthening international connections beneficial to its faculty, staff, and students.
鈥淲e encourage you to try the academic opportunities in Taiwan so that you can enrich yourself more and contribute to our nation鈥檚 growth,鈥 Laranjo said in his welcoming speech.
Representatives from nine established universities shared details about their English-taught programs and scholarship options. They were: Liz Yap, project assistant at the Office of International Affairs of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology; Hsiu-Mei Hsieh, associate vice president for international affairs, and Chiao-Ling Yang and Sing-Yee Tan, international student advising managers at National Taiwan Normal University; Li-Hsin Chen and Goodman David Walter, associate professors at National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism; Ming-Hsuan Lee, vice president for international affairs and Ying-Ting Chen, project coordinator at National Sun Yat-sen University; Tai-Sheng Liou, chair of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at National Chung Cheng University; Wu-Yuan Huang, dean of the College of Science and Engineering at National Dong Hwa University; Szu-Ning Chen, short-term program manager at National Chengchi University; Cheng-Yao Lo, director of Division of International Talent Cultivation at National Tsing Hua University; Yu-fen Fu, associate professor at Tunghai University; : Hung-Lung Ke, associate chair at Kaohsiung Medical University; and Kowit-Yu Chong, chair/professor at Chang Gung University.
The representatives of the nine universities from Taiwan….