The NPUST Office of International Affairs organized the “2025 Malaysian High School Student University Experience Camp” from May 31 to June 7 to open up young students to new horizons for future studies and career choices. At the camp, 26 outstanding students from 14 high schools in Malaysia got a taste for university campus life at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) and were introduced to Taiwan’s unique culture.
NPUST’s president, Chin-Lung Chang, said in his speech at the opening ceremony: “I hope that through this experience camp, our young friends from Malaysia can feel the enthusiasm and professionalism of educators at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and I hope that everyone will be able to develop a clearer understanding of the direction they would like to take in the future”. President Chin-Lung Chang emphasized that NPUST attaches great importance to the professional development and cultivation of young international talent.
The subject matter of the experience camp was rich and diverse with many exciting activities planned out, including a “DNA Magic Board Game” by the Department of Biotechnology, “Healthy Fermented Food Production” by the Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, “Biological Print Making” and “Clownfish Breeding” by the Department of Aquaculture, “Seed Painting and Soil Plant Environmental Art” by the Department of Plant Industry and much, much more.
At the completion ceremony and exhibition on June 7, students worked in groups to present their completed works and the short videos they made during the camp. Together they demonstrated their creativity and teamwork through entertaining presentations that brought much laughter and applause to the scene. One student from Kuala Lumpur shared, saying “this was the first time I have been away from Malaysia for so long, and it is also my first time to step into a university in Taiwan. Through the courses over the past few days, I have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, and I hope to have the opportunity to study at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology in the future”. The students in the experience camp were very grateful to the Office of International Affairs for organizing such an interesting and meaningful event, and they were also happy to also have the opportunity to meet students from different states in Malaysia and become friends.
The event promoted cultural understanding and exchange between Taiwan and Malaysia, and also created a pathway for Malaysian students to explore Taiwan’s higher education. The Office of International Affairs stated that it will continue to deepen cooperation with schools in Malaysia, expand diverse channels for international admissions, and invite more outstanding students from overseas to experience the academic charm of NPUST.
