Website: www.clec.pu.edu.tw Website: Chinese Language EducationCenter E-mail: [email protected] +886-4-2664-5073 Tel: 43301, Taiwan 200 ChungChiRd.,Shalu, Taichung University Providence Office ofInternational Affairs E-mail: [email protected] www.oia.pu.edu.tw Website: Fax: +886-4-2652-6602 10110803 TEL: 04-24733326 Handbook of Exchange Exchange Incoming Students What's it like to study at About Providence University Providence University? Providence University provides a w e a l t h o f e x p e r i e n c e s f o r Providence University is a Catholic co- Taiwan, with 22 departments, 21 graduate programs, 2 Ph.D. educational institution founded in 1956 by programs, 5 EMBA programs, and one Chinese Language students from all over the world an American congregation: the Sisters of Education Center. Volunteer Service is the core value of the campus who have this to say: Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, through which teachers and students create a focus on teaching, Indiana, USA. The university's roots can be respect for life, attention to moral character, and willingness to traced back to 1920 in Mainland China. It serve. Approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and 1,200 An atmosphere of academic is now sponsored by the Catholic Diocese graduate students are enrolled, taught by 400 full-time faculty of Taichung. members. excitement Because of its location in Taichung City, students enjoy clean air and expansive For further information, please visit the following web pages. “I especially commend Professor Peng on Strategic Management because of her advanced green vistas in a teaching style of letting the students have the chance to take part in real business. Though it nd around the school. http://www.pu.edu.tw/english/ Taichung offers everything students could was very challenging, the experience of having to gather and compile relevant data as well as http://www.oia.pu.edu.tw/ehtml/eindex.php possibly need – from department stores to formulating and presenting your own strategy was worthwhile.” the latest in health and medical services. Aziel Anne Chua, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines Providence University has 165 reputable academic partners all over the world and about 500 international students enrolled. Availability of cultural and Providence University is one of the prominent educational institutions in recreational opportunities “Through the culture class we were introduced to the Chinese traditional wedding, Peking opera, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese painting and historical and recreational parks.” Jerica Jade Sy, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines 1 Bridge to the World Bridge to the World 2 Excellent facilities and access to one of 82 active student clubs, sports, Taiwan's best libraries and online resources community service Providence University provides students with abundant information, knowledge and, a great Before I came here, I was a little bit anxious but now I can say Providence University is the best environment for study. I study Taiwanese politics and history, but I have trouble with those place for me to experience many things. After going back to Japan, I'd like to keep studying English subjects using books in Chinese, so it is great that the library has volumes of materials in other and Chinese. languages. These multilingual books always help me to study and understand better. Utsumi Nana, Kansai University of International Studies, Japan Also, our library provides us with various kinds of newspapers and other media. It is really important for exchange students to be updated with their own country's internal affairs as well as world events. It's great that I can read the Japanese newspapers! I like to spend time in the library. Great opportunities to make long-lasting friendships Yuriko Konda, Seisen University, Japan from across Taiwan and around the world The trips to different places and the bonding with friends were great. Interacting with the people I joined the Guitar Club and football for fun. Something great to from the Office of International Affairs, the International Corner, and the Campus Ministry were do! I like playing the guitar and the students are entertained in the really memorable. The opportunity to share about our school and our country at the International sing-along. Corner was enjoyable and inspiring. David Delgado Garcia, Universiat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain Fritzlyn Hernandez, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines International Corner memorable experiences The International Corner has opened to me not only opportunities of knowing Taiwan's culture and traditions but also learning other countries' cultures. The Office of International Affairs gave us a chance to recognize and respect one another through its varied, exciting, stimulating and fun activities joined both by local and international An enjoyable internationally- and culturally- students. diverse learning community Sydney D. Dondon, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines “I got to know a lot of people from different parts of the world. I have to thank them since I've learned a lot of new things. Talking with them made me understand better their countries and their points of view. They taught me so much that I've become more open-minded and I like to International Friendship Buddy think, I've become more mature. ( Learning Partner) offer trips and camps As exchange students, we had the opportunity to visit a lot of places and join activities. The staff really took good care of us all the time. I believe Providence University is a good place to learn “My learning buddies and I have gotten along very well since we met the first time. With Chinese. The Chinese classes are good because the classes are quite small and the teachers helped their passion and enormous adaptation they made my start in Taiwan much easier and more to improve my Chinese language skills.” convenient.” Irene Garcia Gamarra, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain Stefan Thurnheer, FHS St. Gallen University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland 3 Bridge to the World Bridge to the World 4 The Great Offers from Providence University! FREE CHINESE LANGUAGE CLASS AIRPORT PICK-UP EXCHANGE STUDENT ORIENTATION in the Graduate International Programs Providence University provides all Group airport pick-up service is provided upon request to all Besides getting all the necessary information you need to know is English. You may take these courses if international students with 10-hour FREE exchange students free of charge. However, it is restricted to a about Providence University, the Exchange Student Orientation you are a graduate student or a junior or Chinese classes per week in traditional certain time slot. Students who request this service must complete is a good opportunity to meet exchange students from other senior undergraduate student. For more Chinese. The student Placement Test the Group Airport Pick-up Service Request Form online http://www. Providence University academic partners from around the world information, please visit our website: Score is decisive for grade level and class oia.pu.edu.tw/chtml/f04.php. You are advised to indicate the time and meet your learning partner. Learning Partners are available to http://www.gip.pu.edu.tw/. to attend. of your arrival time. The request must be made at least 2 weeks (10 help the international students apply for resident or alien resident working days) prior to your arrival. If you plan to arrive earlier or visa; health insurance, bank account, course selection, etc. ACADEMIC INFORMATION later than the designated pick-up time, a special arrangement has REGULAR COURSES to be done with a reasonable transportation fee. CITY TOUR In general, lectures and examinations One of the many ways we offer hospitality to our international are in Chinese language. Visit our website students after the day's orientation is a city tour to get a feel of (http://www.oia.pu.edu.tw/ehtml/b02.php) the area at night and a chance for them to purchase some basic for the list of potential courses taught necessities. in English. There is no minimum credit requirement for exchange students. GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS With globalization becoming an inevitable trend, the Graduate International Programs at Providence University are designed to recruit students around the world to promote campus internationalization. Two master's programs majoring in business administration and information science are offered through the College of Management and the College of Computing and Informatics. Except for the courses offered by the Chinese Language Education Center, the primary language of instruction 5 Bridge to the World Bridge to the World 6 Japan Area N0. Name of Institution Country 30 Sookmyung Women University Korea 1 Asia University Japan 31 Soongsil University Korea 2 Doshisha University Japan 32 St. Aloysius College India 3 Fukuhara Gakuen University Japan 33 St. Berchmans College India Our International Partners 4 Hokkaido Bunkyo University Japan 34 St. Joseph’s College for Women India 5 Ibaraki University Japan 35 St. Paul University Philippines from all over the world 6 J.F. Oberlin Univeristy Japan 36 Stella Maris College India Kagoshima Immaculate Heart 7 Japan 37 Suratthani Rajabhat University Thailand North America Area China, Hong Kong, and Macau Area University 38 Thai Nguyen University Vietnam 8 Kanda University of International Studies Japan No. Name of Institution Country No. Name of Institution Country 39 The Catholic University of Korea Korea 9 Kansai Gaidai University Japan 1