【Article by Office of International Cooperation】
The 2023 Study Abroad Fair took place from October 17 to 19 at the Sze Wei Hall. On the first day, representatives from 22 countries and a total of 102 schools gathered, showcasing world-class institutions such as University College London, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil, and Hosei University in Japan. Inside the venue, 118 enthusiastic international exchange students served as booth hosts, introducing their home universities and countries from a local perspective. Victor, from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University in France, saw the event as an excellent opportunity to introduce his hometown and alma mater to NCCU students.

With the opening of exchanges for Chinese students to come to Taiwan, 13 top universities from mainland China's 985 and 211 projects participated again after a three-year hiatus. In total, there were 77 booths at the event, setting a record since the lifting of restrictions.

President Tsai-Yen Li delivered a bilingual speech, encouraging NCCU students to embrace diverse cultures, broaden their horizons, nurture adventurous spirits, and plan their careers beyond Taiwan. She emphasized the importance of letting talents shine internationally, becoming talents sought after by the world. Associate Vice President of the Office of International Cooperation, Elaine Lin introduced the detailed schedule of the 2023 Study Abroad Fair to students. She assured students that the office could help them prepare thoroughly, encouraging them to dream boldly, and embark on their journeys confidently.

According to statistics from the Office of International Cooperation, NCCU has consistently hosted 600 to 700 exchange students over the years, reflecting students' enthusiasm for studying abroad. The data shows that NCCU students prefer destinations in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America, with Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, and the United States being the most popular exchange countries. The OIC office states that sister schools of National Chengchi University are located all over the world. Many schools where there are fewer Taiwanese students provide an excellent environment for learning the local language. Students are welcome to explore various options.

Wu Pei-Jung and Tseng Yu-Ju, the sophomore students in NCCU department of Korean language, both targeted exchange programs in Korea and Europe. They explored booths of various universities during the exhibition and gained valuable practical information. Studying abroad is not limited to undergraduates; Wu Ping-Li, a student in the Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) Master's Program, aims to study in the UK and the US for his second master's degree. He plans to prepare for his further studies by experiencing local life through NCCU's exchange opportunities.

In addition to the exhibition on the 17th, theme lectures were held on the 18th and 19th, providing detailed information on university-level (including mainland China) exchange programs, the Taiwan-United Universities exchange program, and exchange scholarships. Previous exchange students were invited to share their diverse and authentic experiences. The university-level recommendation for studying abroad will take place on November 18 and 19. Interested students should pay attention to the schedule to avoid missing this opportunity.The OIC office states that the school-level recommendation and external recruitment examination will be held once every semester. The next examination will take place between April and May next year. Students who are interested in participating are encouraged to prepare for the language proficiency test in advance, maintain good academic performance, and pay attention to the guidelines for the exchange examination.