Mid-Autumn Festival Event: Cross-Cultural Gathering with Host Familiesulture of family reunions during this special holiday.

The Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Yuan Hsiao-Wei, shared her fond memories of family reunions during festive seasons from her time studying in the US. She expressed her hope that international students studying abroad could feel the warmth and festive atmosphere during this event.

This year’s host family program witnessed the participation of approximately 150 students from 15 different countries, including Indonesia, the United States, Vietnam, Germany, and France. There were also 50 host family members, including NTU’s faculty and staff, Grace Baptist Church, the Church in Taipei, Hall 19 participate, families from the Ministry of Education’s LMMF Program, as well as parents and children from Taipei Xinmin Private Elementary School. The OIA prepared pomelos and traditional mooncakes from the NTU Farm for the event. Ice-breaking activities were also organized for students and host families, providing them with opportunities to bond while painting pomelos and fostering deeper connections.

Looking forward to more families joining the LMMF Host Family Program in the future to provide warmth and care to international students. We extend our gratitude to all participating host families for making international students studying abroad feel welcomed and cherished.

Taipei Xinmin Private Elementary School is a great neighbor to NTU. Not only has the Principal Jao Pang-An of Xinmin Elementary School signed an MOU with our university to assist the children of foreign faculty members in their studies, but they also place a strong emphasis on internationalization and cross-cultural exchange. Through this host family program, children have the opportunity to understand and respect different cultures, enriching their international experiences.