International Student Mentorship Program

In the first and second cohorts, a total of eight international students in the Master’s Program in Chinese Language and Culture received comprehensive support in daily life, language, and academics through one-on-one mentoring. Life mentors assisted students in adapting to life in Taiwan and navigating campus life; language tutors provided immediate guidance on pronunciation, vocabulary, and oral practice, resulting in rapid and steady improvement in oral proficiency; academic mentors were matched according to individual needs, enhancing critical thinking, expression, and academic writing skills. Students reported that mentors’ patience, constructive feedback, and ongoing guidance increased their confidence and helped them solve problems effectively. In terms of outcomes, two students passed the C1 level of the Chinese proficiency test in 2025, one student received an award in the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall international student speech contest, all students successfully passed their coursework, and two students from the first cohort continued to receive full scholarships from the Office of Global Affairs, demonstrating the significant impact of the mentorship program on language proficiency and overall academic performance.