3 senior students share exchange abroad experiences
2021-05-17
(Provided by Si Wan College) The Center for Essential Education of Si Wan College and the Division of Student Exchange of the Office of International Affairs organized a co-learning event in the student dormitories and invited seniors of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (DFLL) – Yu-Hsin Liu, Lu-Yang Lin, and Liang-Hua Huang to share their experiences studying abroad.
Yu-Hsin Liu studied at the University of Córdoba in Spain, Lu-Yang Lin studied at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Germany, and Liang-Hua Huang studied at the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, also in Germany. Huang said that because at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, local and international students study together, there was a rule that the classes must be conducted in English. But nonetheless, in the classroom, teachers would suddenly switch to German. He said that “all in all, this helped me learn German faster.”
International exchange is not only a study opportunity but also a unique way to experience different foods and drinking cultures. Yu-Hsin, Lu-Yang, and Liang-Hua all lived with international roommates and through their experiences, they developed an interest in foods from different countries. Lu-Yang excitedly shared that “if you have an Italian friend, ask him or her how to cook spaghetti and what cheese to use.” When he went to a supermarket with his Italian roommate, he learned that there are different flavors of pasta, and that the seasoning and cheese can make a big difference. Liang-Hua agreed: “When going abroad, it’s the easiest to exchange each other’s food culture. This can also help you improve your culinary skills!” But living abroad is also about learning life skills.
The three speakers reminded students about several details. “There are a lot of things to prepare before going abroad," said Lu-Yang. Even though he had an international student status and a visa, he still encountered problems when transferring at the airport and was even threatened with deportation. Yu-Hsin also said that the course selection system abroad was not as easy to use, and the administrative process was delayed, probably due to poor communication. “Study the course selection system before you leave for exchange.”
The pandemic has affected many students’ study abroad plans. Now, with the development of vaccines and an increasing awareness of disease prevention, some countries are gradually starting to contain the spread of the virus. However, it is still impossible to predict how the pandemic will develop, and thus what one can do is to stay prepared and accept the challenges. “We have to be careful about the pandemic, but it doesn’t mean we can’t be happy.” The three seniors encouraged students to plan to study abroad.
(Edited by Public Affairs Division)
(Provided by Si Wan College) The Center for Essential Education of Si Wan College and the Division of Student Exchange of the Office of International Affairs organized a co-learning event in the student dormitories and invited seniors of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (DFLL) – Yu-Hsin Liu, Lu-Yang Lin, and Liang-Hua Huang to share their experiences studying abroad.
Yu-Hsin Liu studied at the University of Córdoba in Spain, Lu-Yang Lin studied at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Germany, and Liang-Hua Huang studied at the Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, also in Germany. Huang said that because at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, local and international students study together, there was a rule that the classes must be conducted in English. But nonetheless, in the classroom, teachers would suddenly switch to German. He said that “all in all, this helped me learn German faster.”
International exchange is not only a study opportunity but also a unique way to experience different foods and drinking cultures. Yu-Hsin, Lu-Yang, and Liang-Hua all lived with international roommates and through their experiences, they developed an interest in foods from different countries. Lu-Yang excitedly shared that “if you have an Italian friend, ask him or her how to cook spaghetti and what cheese to use.” When he went to a supermarket with his Italian roommate, he learned that there are different flavors of pasta, and that the seasoning and cheese can make a big difference. Liang-Hua agreed: “When going abroad, it’s the easiest to exchange each other’s food culture. This can also help you improve your culinary skills!” But living abroad is also about learning life skills.
The three speakers reminded students about several details. “There are a lot of things to prepare before going abroad," said Lu-Yang. Even though he had an international student status and a visa, he still encountered problems when transferring at the airport and was even threatened with deportation. Yu-Hsin also said that the course selection system abroad was not as easy to use, and the administrative process was delayed, probably due to poor communication. “Study the course selection system before you leave for exchange.”
The pandemic has affected many students’ study abroad plans. Now, with the development of vaccines and an increasing awareness of disease prevention, some countries are gradually starting to contain the spread of the virus. However, it is still impossible to predict how the pandemic will develop, and thus what one can do is to stay prepared and accept the challenges. “We have to be careful about the pandemic, but it doesn’t mean we can’t be happy.” The three seniors encouraged students to plan to study abroad.
(Edited by Public Affairs Division)
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