December 16 (Tuesday), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Topic: 【Chapter You】Study Abroad Seed Series – Studying in the United States Seminar
Registration Link: https://iact.nfu.edu.tw/activities/actinfo/0c8bb92479aa28a9db7500927174afde
Venue: Art Center Lecture Hall, Comprehensive Building III, Second Campus (Right Side of 1st Floor)
Overview: Interested in studying in the United States? We are honored to invite Darian Tai, Education Outreach Manager of the Public Diplomacy Section at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), to share the latest insights on preparing application materials and selecting suitable universities. The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the application process, including university selection, educational trends, scholarships, test preparation, and practical application strategies to help you successfully plan your study-abroad journey.
December 17 (Wednesday), 12:10 PM–1:10 PM (Refreshments Provided)
Topic: 【International Knowledge Sharing Session】Exploring the Future in Germany: Higher Education and Cross-Cultural Learning
Registration Link: https://iact.nfu.edu.tw/activities/actinfo/1bc42743d5c81c263949c1a4fe3ce253
Venue: Presentation Room, 6th Floor, Administration Building, First Campus
Overview: Join Mr. Felix and Mr. Patrick, interns from Germany through the Formosa TIP Program, as they introduce the characteristics of German higher education, academic culture, and learning environments. Through their personal experiences studying and living in Germany, they will help students broaden their international perspectives, gain a deeper understanding of Germany’s educational system, and encourage them to pursue their dreams through international learning opportunities.
December 19 (Friday), 12:10 PM–1:10 PM (Refreshments Provided)
Topic: 【German Talk】Between Silence and Sky: True Stories from a Glider Pilot
Registration Link: https://iact.nfu.edu.tw/activities/actinfo/cc265b59366fce05601944bd5321fa22
Venue: Smart Learning Hub (Interdisciplinary Innovation Zone), B1, Comprehensive Building II, Second Campus
Overview: Mr. Felix from h_da University of Applied Sciences, Germany, will share his adventures as a glider pilot with more than 600 hours of flight experience.
December 22 (Monday), 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Topic: 【International Knowledge Sharing Session】A Marketer’s Journey Around the World: The 800-km Pilgrimage Route and the African Savannah
Registration Link: https://iact.nfu.edu.tw/activities/actinfo/37d1b3cdf2237b76aa5879233da3fdc8
Venue: Multi-Purpose Classroom, 5th Floor, Library, First Campus
Overview: A former Global User Growth Manager at Alibaba and Marketing Manager at Microsoft, now known as the adventurer behind #NoMoreOfficeLife. This session will explore essential marketing skills, including e-commerce market insights, cross-cultural collaboration, the impact of war on business, and data-driven decision-making. From walking 800 kilometers along Europe’s Camino de Santiago to spending six months traveling solo across the African savannah, the speaker will demonstrate how treating the world as your classroom can open doors to international opportunities.
☆ Can humanities graduates from private universities really join Microsoft? How?
★ What is it really like to work overseas? Lessons from Microsoft and Alibaba’s global markets.
☆ Why resign from a NT$4 million annual salary job?
★ Why walk 800 kilometers over 31 days on the Camino de Santiago?
☆ What is it like to travel solo in Africa for five months? Is the Great Migration worth seeing?
★ Not just a digital nomad—what does #NoMoreOfficeLife really mean? Have I achieved financial freedom?
December 23 (Tuesday), 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Topic: 【Chapter You】Study Abroad Seed Series – Study in Japan Tomorrow: Finding a Path Called Courage Through Snowy Nights
Registration Link: https://iact.nfu.edu.tw/activities/actinfo/1f23a0d7bba3956f61bbc65265b43a93
Venue: Audio-Visual Classroom, 5th Floor, Library, First Campus
Overview: This lecture will begin with the speaker’s motivation for studying in Japan and introduce the preparation process for studying abroad, including application document preparation. The speaker will also share experiences related to Japanese culture, personal adaptation, internships, and life as a doctoral student in Japan. Finally, the session will reflect on post-graduation career decisions, including whether to return to Taiwan and the transition from engineer to educator.