Joining Hands to Cultivate a Global Vision: Feng Chia University’s ISTM Successfully Concludes Its 115th Academic Year Freshman Parent Orientation

To help incoming freshmen and their parents gain a deeper understanding of the college's educational philosophy and future development, the International School of Technology and Management (ISTM) at Feng Chia University hosted the 115th Academic Year Freshman Parent Orientation on the morning of Sunday, August 30. The grand event took place in the Lecture Theater of Feng Chia University's newly completed Virtuosi Hall. The orientation received an enthusiastic response from freshmen and their parents, with approximately 230 attendees joining the event, kicking off a beautiful prelude to their upcoming university life.

Top Management and Counseling Team Unveiled to Ensure a Secure 2+2 Study Abroad Experience The orientation officially began at 10:00 AM, hosted by the head of ISTM, Dean Chiu, who led the core management and counseling team, including Vice Dean Liu, Vice Dean Chien, and CEO Chung.

In his opening remarks, Dean Chiu warmly welcomed the 115th-academic-year freshmen to the ISTM family and detailed the college's educational features and core vision to the parents. Dean Chiu emphasized that ISTM is dedicated to promoting the 2+2 dual-degree programs with renowned international universities. Through rigorous academic training and an all-English teaching environment, the program not only aims to build a solid foundation for students domestically but also to cultivate their cross-border adaptability and global competitiveness. Following this, Vice Dean Liu, Vice Dean Chien, and CEO Chung provided detailed explanations regarding academic planning, student counseling mechanisms, and overseas preparation, respectively. This gave parents a clear and reassuring understanding of their children's educational journey—two years in Taiwan and two years abroad.

Breakout Sessions for 8 Major Programs Facilitate Close Interaction Among Faculty, Students, and Parents To provide more precise and customized academic guidance, the event transitioned into "Program Breakout Sessions" immediately following the college's general presentation at 11:00 AM. The eight international collaborative programs within the college were led by their respective program advisors, who guided the attendees to separate breakout spaces for in-depth discussions.

During these breakout sessions, the program advisors provided clear and thorough analyses of the partner overseas universities' features, professional course articulation, language proficiency requirements, and future employment trends. Parents and freshmen eagerly asked questions during this segment. From course selection and adapting to life abroad to planning study abroad finances, the professors offered professional and practical advice for each query. The lively interactions fully demonstrated ISTM's dedication to and high regard for every student.

A Fresh Atmosphere at Virtuosi Hall, Inspiring Students to Spread Their Wings This event was specially held in the Lecture Theater of Feng Chia University's newly completed Virtuosi Hall, a space renowned for its architectural aesthetics and sustainability concepts. This not only provided the attending parents with a top-quality environment but also symbolized Feng Chia University's commitment to continuously advancing its education.

The Feng Chia University ISTM 115th Academic Year Freshman Parent Orientation concluded successfully at 12:00 PM. Through this in-depth, face-to-face communication, the college not only successfully built a bridge of communication between the university and the families but also gave parents the peace of mind to entrust their children to Feng Chia University. Moving forward, the ISTM team will continue to utilize the most comprehensive counseling mechanisms to accompany all freshmen of the 115th academic year, empowering them to bravely pursue their dreams and spread their wings on the global stage!