Japan’s Sasebo High School and the University of Science and Technology’s practical experience makes students happy

A group of 105 students and teachers from Japan’s Sasebo Industrial High School visited Shu-Te University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, signing a cooperation agreement with the Taiwan Study Abroad Support Center. The collaboration aims to provide educational resource sharing from Shu-Te University and Chinese language training and enrollment support for Sasebo students interested in studying in Taiwan. The visit, part of a 5-day educational trip for second-year high school students, emphasizes international exchanges.

Shu-Te University President, Wang Chao-Hsiung, expressed gratitude to the Taiwan Study Abroad Support Center for facilitating the visit. He highlighted the importance of concrete interaction between the two schools and anticipated that students would explore Shu-Te University’s various professional courses during their experiential activities.

Sasebo Industrial School’s Board Chairman, Goto Mitsuko, emphasized the significance of the exchange, expressing hopes for Sasebo students to gain insights into Taiwan. The collaboration agreement signals a commitment to future exchanges, potentially with Sasebo graduates enrolling at Shu-Te University as international students.

To introduce Japanese students to Shu-Te University’s teaching features, practical experience sessions were organized, including “Mouse Pad Coloring” by the Visual Communication Design Department, “Drone Operation” by the Information Management Department, and “Virtual Sports” by the Department of Esports and Computer Entertainment Science.

The welcome event included performances by the Performance Arts Department, showcasing dances themed “Forbidden Realm” and “Indigo,” followed by a sharing session from Japanese students currently studying at Shu-Te University. Traditional Taiwanese snacks were provided for a warm and thoughtful exchange.

President Wang, Vice Presidents Su Chung-Ho and Chen Hsi-Huang, Academic Affairs Director Yen Shih-Hui, and other faculty members warmly engaged with the Sasebo students and teachers during the event. Sasebo, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, is known for its beautiful coastal landscape and historical significance as a military port city.

The collaboration, initiated in 2021, faced delays due to the pandemic. However, the recent visit solidified the commitment to mutual learning and international cooperation between the two institutions.