IBPA NCHU SummerUni+ Program

05/06/2024

Thank you everyone for participating in our Summer Uni+ Program this year! Without the students and faculty from Utah State University and the National Chung Hsing University, it could not have been possible! We hope you guys visit Taiwan in the near future!

20/05/2024

Today our team as a whole got on a boat that was heading to the sanctuary of all gods in Taichung. Our journey is still ongoing, stay tuned…

18/05/2024

Bucket list:
✅ Visit rice paddy

✅ Eat noodle soup in Taiwan made from rice

✅ Visit a mansion of a richest family in Taiwan

to be continued….

16/05/2024

Our second day was such fun! We hope everyone agrees with that🤩😂.

☝️We made mango ice cream, made some egg rolls, and ate them😋

✌️Went to a campus tour and saw cows, turtles, peacocks, ducks and pigs🧐

🤟For our free exploration time we ate some good sushi😋🍣 and went roller skating 🛼

15/05/2024

Tomorrow's schedule has arrived! ⏳

15/05/2024

We hope everyone had a blast today🤩. It was a very long first day😪, but it's only the beginning guys!!!😜 So take a good night's rest and see you tomorrow😴.

14/05/2024

⏳The schedule for tomorrow has arrived! Make sure to have cash for the night market☺️

14/05/2024

Hello everyone!! Welcome to Taiwan!!! 🤗🤗😇

Today our USU students arrived in Taiwan😍.
We hope you are ready for this eleven-day journey 🤫. Take a good rest tonight😴 We will see you tomorrow! ☺️

17/04/2024

📢ATTENTION‼️ATTENTION ‼️📢

Last Sunday we had our first meeting via Zoom. It was really nice to see you all finally 🥹😍.
This post is a reminder that the pre-trip questionnaire deadline❗️ is April 27th. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach us. 😇

13/04/2024

Discover the beauty of Taiwanese authentic culture and traditional agriculture through our unique Agro-Eco Tourism experience.

This year our NCHU Summer Uni+ Program team designed THE perfect itinerary just for you! Be prepared to immerse yourself with nature, culture, and all the delicious foods.

We visited the Wu Feng rice paddy field.
Okay no more spoilers!🤫
Find out what we did in the rice paddy field and other activities that we have planed in May! 🌸

05/03/2024

We will be back soon!

25/05/2023

"Ends are not bad things, they just mean that something else is about to begin."
- C. JoyBell C.

The closing ceremony on May 19 marks the end of NCHU 2023 SummerUni+ Program. It's hard to say goodbye, but our memories together will surely be engraved in our hearts.

We were divided into two groups to reminisce the whole trip.

Team Alebant 🐘🐘🐘 : Peter, Tifanny, Beck, Jeremy, Trinity, McKenna, Olivia, Lacey,

Team Banana Milkshake 🍌🍌🍌: Carol, Sam, Michael, Keanne, Kate, Mark, Austin, Savanna, Julian and Kate A.

We're also delighted to receive gifts from Utah State University (USU) 🥹❤️.

At the latter part of the program, McKenna, Beck & Kate surprised us with their music 🎶🎻🎶🎵

And of course, an event is not complete without food! 包吃 😋

Truly, we had a great time. We hope to see you guys again soon!

17/05/2023

Knowledge is Power! 💪

✅️ Visit National Museum of Natural Science
An interacrive and immersive place, this museum is perfect for those who are eager to learn more about Science! We learned different subjects including astronomy, space acience, paleontology, ecology, gems and minerals. There's a big dinosaur there too! 🦕🦖

✅️ Attend Intl. Trade Policy in Agricultural Products Class
Critical thinking skills are needed to assess the relevant agricultural trade issues. We got to hear, evaluate and weigh both sides of the coin. Overall, it's a good experience!

‼️No official activity tomorrow‼️

16/05/2023

Another DIY Experience!

✅️ Miso Museum DIY
Miso is primarily consists of soy bean, rice and sea salt that are fermented together with Koji. We got to use our ✨️muscles✨️ in mixing and brewing our own miso!

✅️ Tea Ceremony Class
Making a good cup of tea is not easy. The Taiwanese tea ceremony open the door of the next level of tea tasting! Use your five senses to study the tea! Now, tea is no longer just tea, but the concentration of ancient Chinese culture. Remember! Watch, Listen, Smell, Touch, Taste(視、聽、嗅、觸、味）

Brief schedule of 5/17
08:30 Gather at the lobby
09:30 National Museum of Natural Science
11:00 Head back to NCHU
12:00 Lunch at NCHU cafeteria
13:10 International Trade Policy in Agriculture Product class(IA641)
16:00 Head back to hotel

‼️Stay hydrated‼️
Check list for tomorrow
1. Student ID card
2. Water
3. Debate material

15/05/2023

✨️Food is life✨️

Today, we got a chance to taste Taiwan's signature flora, pastry and cuisine!

✅️Sunny Hill Pineapple Cake
Pineapple in Taiwan is so good! No wonder it also makes a good pineapple cake! It is a traditional Taiwanese pastry which consists of a buttery, crumbly exterior filled with a sweet and tangy pineapple jam filling made from locally grown pineapples. 🍍🍍🍍

✅️Taida Orchid Farm
Taiwan's weather is so nice that we got to see a bunch of amazing orchids with different flowers! Orchids have been a beloved symbol of Taiwan's natural beauty and cultural heritage for centuries.

✅️Dumpling Making
Making dumplings is nice, but it's nicer to do it with friends! We "invented" different shapes of dumplings 😂 We also caught those Asians who can't make "Asian Dumplings" 😂

Brief schedule of 5/16

08:50 Gather at the lobby
10:00 Miso DIY
12:00 Head to train station
13:00 Taichung train station
——Free Time———
20:30 Gather at the front gate of NCHU
20:40 Tea ceremony
22:00 Go back to hotel

Check list:
1. Sun screen
2. Mosquito repellent
3. Water

‼️It takes at least 20 mins from the train station to Miso museum. Be prepared, and stay hydrated‼️

Weather forecast:
Temperature: 86 ℉
Precipitation: 24%

14/05/2023

✨️Rain or shine✨️ won't stop the grind!

✅️ Wen-Wu Temple (文武廟)
We had a glimpse of China's rich culture and intricate palatial architecture in Wen-wu Temple. We also prayed to the Matchmaker God to give us the relationship that we deserve.

✅️ Sun Moon Lake (日月潭)
Nice breeze and breath-taking view of Sun Moon Lake made us relaxed and astounded. Matcha ice cream is good too, even though it's raining 😂

✅️Ita Thao Old Street (伊達邵老街)
All of the food stalls made us want to buy every one of them! It was interesting to taste different snacks and drinks in Ita Thao Old Street! 😋

✅️ Taking the Ferry to Suishe Wharf
Taking a ferry with your friends is such a memorable experience! We had a great time laughing and enjoying the waves 🌊🌊🌊

✅️Karaoke on the bus
Singing shorten the distance of our destination, and also the distance of our hearts! Thank you,Prof. Chao for showing us the song about “going to night market”

Brief schedule of 5/15(Mon)
10:30 Gather at the lobby
11:30 Departure to Sunny Hill Pineapple Cake (微熱山丘）
13:30 Orchid farm( 台大蘭園）
15:30 Heading back to NCHU
16:30 Arrive at NCHU
17:00 Dumplings making
19:30 Go back to hotel

*Check list for tomorrow*
1. Your own lunch on the bus
2. Silverware for dumplings
3. Mosquito repellent
4. Water

‼️Weather forecast ‼️
Temperature: 77 ℉
Precipitation: 22%

Official website of the orchid farm and pineapple cake shop~
https://www.taidaorchids.com.tw/

https://www.sunnyhills.com.tw/store/zh-tw/

13/05/2023

What a tiring yet fun day in Huisun Experimental Forest!

✅️ Seediq Weaving DIY
International students and faculties get to experience seediq weaving from one of Tawain's indigenous people. Moreover, they learned how they reuse the scraps into wonderful souvenirs.

✅️ Ecology Tour & Hiking
Ecology students showcased their knowledge in flora and fauna. They also emphasized the importance of sustainable practices in maintaining the forest. Hiking is not definitely easy, but we sure had fun!

✅️ Fireflies Watching
Fireflies are good indicator of the environment's condition. In Huisun Forest, we we're able to see fireflies at night while walking and enjoying the cold breeze.

‼️Schedule for Tomorrow (May 14)‼️

07:00 Breakfast at He-Xin Area (荷馨園)
08:30 Gather at gift shop
09:00 Leave for Sun Moon Lake （日月潭）
10:30 Introduction the Wen-Wu Temple （文武廟）
10:30 Explore the surroundings
11:30 Ita Thao old street （伊達邵老街）
13:10 Take the ferry to Suishe wharf (水社碼頭)
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Traffic jam is to be expected

12/05/2023

What an awesome day in the rice field!😎
This morning we went to Wu Feng to learn about the ecosystem of the rice field and prepare Tudi Gong Guai(土地公拐; Lord of the Land’s crutch). After that, we had a wonderful lunch with the staff from Soil and Water Conservation Bureau at the black shouldered kite restaurant. Then, we tasted the sake(清酒rice wine) farmer association had produced using local ingredients. Finally, we visited Lin’s family garden(霧峰林家花園), and Sam gave us a professional English tour guide. Please give Sam a big hand! What a day isn’t it?

We will meet at the lobby of the hotel at 7:50am on 5/13（Sat) Michael from NCHU will be there waiting for everyone.

Brief schedule of 5/13(Sat):
07:50 Gather at the lobby
09:30 Arrive at Huisun Experimental Forest
1.0:00 Seediq weaving DIY
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Eco-tour and hiking
15:00 Check in
18:00 Dinner
19:30 fireflies watching

*Check list for tomorrow*
1. Cloth, toothbrush and toothpaste for staying overnight (soap, shampoo, towel will be provided by the hotel)
2. Raincoat/ umbrella
3. Mosquito repellent
4. Headlight/ flash light ( for watching the fireflies at night)
5. Silverware

‼️Weather in Huisun on 5/13‼️
Temperature: 75 °F
Precipitation: 30% ( it might rai a bit in the afternoon)
Humidity: 81%

11/05/2023

We will meet at the lobby of the hotel at 8:50am on 5/12（Fri) Jeremy from NCHU will be there waiting for everyone.

Brief schedule of 5/12(Fri):
08:50 Gather at the lobby
09:30 Wu Feng rice paddy field (outdoor activity)
12:00 Lunch ( Black Shouldered Kite Restaurant
13:00 Wu Feng Winery
13:50 Wu Feng Lin’s family garden
15:30 Head back to hotel

*Check list for tomorrow*
1. Water ( a lot of it, we will stay outside the whole morning)
2. Mosquito repellent
3. Hat, umbrella, sunscreen( protection from sun)
4. Tissue
5. Extra T-shirt ( optional, in case you get really sweaty)

‼️You mind get dirty/muddy in the rice field, be prepared‼️

10/05/2023

Attention‼️
We will meet at the lobby of the hotel at 9:30am on 5/11(wed.)

Brief schedule of 5/11(Thur.):
09:30 Gather at the lobby
10:00 Suncake DIY
11:30 Lunch ( beef noodles)
13:10 Class
15:00 head back to hotel

*Please bring the mosquito repellent with you tomorrow
* The class( agriculture Economy and Agricultural Development Policy)in the afternoon is in IA 228.
*Stay hydrated! The average temperature is about 80 °F
*Please bring your own tissue. The restroom on campus may not provide them.

09/05/2023

Arrival!
After the long flight, they are finally here!
Thank you ~pick up team ☺️

Reminder of tomorrow (5/10 Wed)
*Please gather at the lobby of Park City Hotel at 11:00‼️

Brief schedule:
12:00 Opening ceremony
13:00 Calligraphy
14:00 Campus orientation
17:00 Yizhong （一中）Night Market

*
1. There are lots of mosquitoes on campus. We highly recommend you all to prepare mosquito repellent
2. Please prepare your easy card (悠遊卡）for transportation
3. Pleas fill out the instant feedback form as soon as possible!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2jyWxPu5umoGPsutPYttJ5l9TwnvySQ6EmNuIZHBRJTmqRA/viewform
4. Go to bed early will help you with jet lag

See you tomorrow!

09/05/2023

Arrival!
After the long flight, they are finally here!
Thank you ~pick up team ☺️

Reminder of tomorrow (5/10 Wed)
*Please gather at the lobby of Park City Hotel at 11:00‼️

Brief schedule:
12:00 Opening ceremony
13:00 Calligraphy
14:00 Campus orientation
17:00 Yizhong （一中）Night Market

*
1. There are lots of mosquitoes on campus. We highly recommend you all to prepare mosquito repellent
2. Please prepare your easy card (悠遊卡）for transportation
3. Pleas fill out the instant feedback form as soon as possible!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2jyWxPu5umoGPsutPYttJ5l9TwnvySQ6EmNuIZHBRJTmqRA/viewform
4. Go to bed early will help you with jet lag

09/05/2023

Check out this link!
All the questionnaires, schedule, notice are here.

Friendly reminder:
1. Please pick your order for lunch on 5/12
2. Please complete the instant feedback by 10pm

Greeting from Taiwan!

09/05/2023

Here is the SCHEDULE for Summer Uni+2023!