Faculty and students from the Faculty of Agriculture at Tottori University, Japan, visited Ming Chuan University from August 18 to 20, with 16 students from the Department of Biotechnology serving as student ambassadors throughout the visit. Over three days, students and faculty from both universities took part in academic presentations, research institute visits, and local cultural experiences, further strengthening ties between the two institutions.

The delegation was led by Professor Arima Jiro of Tottori University. On the first day, an academic symposium was held at the Taoyuan Campus, where students from both universities delivered research presentations in English, with faculty from both sides offering guidance and feedback. Three Ming Chuan alumni currently pursuing graduate studies at Tottori University also shared their experiences of studying and living in Japan, giving students a clearer picture of opportunities for overseas study.

Beyond academics, students from both universities also experienced local life in Guishan, visiting a traditional back-street market and making “Luen Gau,” a traditional rice cake, to learn about Taiwanese food culture firsthand.

On the final day, the group visited the Cancer Research Institute at the National Health Research Institutes in Zhunan to learn about Taiwan’s biomedical and cancer research environment, followed by a visit to Nanzhuang, Miaoli, to experience local culture.

Throughout the exchange, the 16 student ambassadors from the Department of Biotechnology put their language skills into practice and gained valuable cross-cultural communication experience.

From academic research to everyday culture, students from both universities built lasting friendships through shared learning, laying the groundwork for continued academic and student exchange between Ming Chuan University and Tottori University.

Source: https://www.week.mcu.edu.tw/56413/