【Text: Office of International Affairs, Sun Bao-Lie; Edited by: Public Affairs Section】

【Translator：Han Siou-Yao】 

【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】

 2025-09-05 — Demonstrating its commitment to supporting students from abroad, National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) held its "Orientation for International Freshmen" on September 5th. Organized by the Office of International Affairs, the event invited various administrative offices to introduce their services and help new international students smoothly adapt to campus life.

President Chen Chi-Jen remarked that this year, there are 99 new international freshmen. Including current students, the number of (international) students from Asia, Europe, and Central and South America has surpassed 300, showcasing the campus’s diversity. He emphasized that international students, having traveled a long way to Kaohsiung, face significant cultural and lifestyle adjustments. "It is the university's responsibility to provide them with companionship and support," he stated, "ensuring they feel secure and can focus on their studies and life here." He also encouraged everyone to actively participate in various academic, recreational, and sports activities, interact with local students, and practice the spirit of "We Are The World" to enhance the quality of learning together.

Through this orientation, NUK not only provides new students with essential living information and safety reminders, but also offers support and a sense of belonging as international students integrate into campus life, demonstrating the university’s efforts to promote an internationalized campus.

Director of International Affairs, Lin Xing-Ru, shared her own study abroad experience, saying that although there were ups and downs, all became precious memories in retrospect. She mentioned that this year’s freshmen come from 11 countries, with the largest numbers from Indonesia and Vietnam, as well as students from Panama, Slovakia, and Poland. She expressed her hope that through academic and extracurricular exchanges, students would inspire one another and create lasting, positive memories during their time at NUK.

The event featured a variety of activities, including a welcome performance by the Overseas Chinese Foreign Student Association, fun quiz games to help students get to know each other, and an early invitation was extended to all to participate in the "2025 National Overseas Chinese Student Cup Sports Games" to be held in Taichung this November, aiming to foster camaraderie.

In addition, the Nanzih Precinct of the Kaohsiung City Police Department was present to provide traffic safety and anti-fraud education. Police reminded students that September is Traffic Safety Month, urging international students to always wear helmets when riding scooters and to yield to pedestrians at intersections. Pedestrians should avoid distractions such as using mobile phones while crossing the street and stay clear of large vehicles’ blind spots to ensure safety. Regarding fraud prevention, police highlighted common scams such as fake investments, fraudulent online shopping, and impersonation of relatives or government officials. Students are advised to remember the principles of "Listen, Hang Up, and Verify" and to call the 165 anti-fraud hotline if in doubt.

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