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University of St. Thomas student group to Taiwan
(01/25/2011)
University of St. Thomas students visit Taiwan
University of St. Thomas students spent the first two weeks of 2011 in Taiwan as part of a course on
contemporary Taiwanese history and politics. Led by Center for International Studies director, Dr.
Hans Stockton, the delegation traveled to Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. This was the third such group
study abroad to Taiwan and a wonderful success. While in Taipei, the group was hosted by Taiwan’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and visited various government ministries, political parties, cultural sites
and museums. Mr. Jackson Chang of Houston, Texas provided the students with unique access to
Da Ai Television of the Tzu Chi Foundation. In Tainan, the delegation was generously hosted by Chia
Nan University of Pharmacy & Science (嘉南藥理科技大學) and even enjoyed a special visit with the
university’s chairman, Dr. Wang. In Kaohsiung, the group was hosted by the International Programs
Office of Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages (文藻外語學院).
Over two weeks, the students experienced the sights, sounds, and warm people of Taiwan that make
the island a very special experience. Each student has returned to Houston with a better understanding
of the complex history of Taiwan; relations between Taipei, Beijing, and Washington DC; and a strong
desire to return to Taiwan as soon as possible. The study abroad trip to Taiwan once again received
generous support from Mr. Don Wang of MetroBank. Three students received scholarships from the
Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (OCAC), thanks to Deputy Ministry Ren Hong. “These trips
call for a lot of planning and preparation, and I could not have provided my students with such a life-
shaping experience without the kind help provided by our community friends and the Director General
of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Mr. Joseph Chen, and Director Edward Chen,” remarked Dr.
Stockton.
While in Taipei, Dr. Stockton also spoke with government and university officials about plans to bring
a large group of Taiwan students to the University this summer for a two week workshop on Global
and American Studies. Dr. Stockton looks forward to reciprocating the red carpet treatment for future
visitors from Taiwan.
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