日本姊妹校愛知教育大學16名學生，日前在Oliver Mayer與James Venema兩位教授帶領下造訪本校，進行為期兩天的文化交流。兩校師生除交流臺、日文化與教育，亦參訪彰化在地文化景點；期間兩位教授拜會本校李漢文國際長與英語系儲湘君主任，期為雙方未來的交流提供更多可能性。

在國際處與「國際友善大使」安排下，兩校師生於首日藉由破冰遊戲、校園導覽以及臺灣茶文化體驗等活動，增進彼此的認識；午間在本校學餐用餐，亦成他們難得的台菜經驗。

翌日兩校師生前往彰化八卦山大佛、賴和詩人步道、藝術館與紅毛井，深度探索彰化歷史與當代特色。在下午的文化交流中，雙方介紹自身的文化，並針對自小到大所受學校教育的不同，透過小組討論深度對話。

在兩天的行程中，兩校學生跨越國籍、語言和文化的隔閡，建立深厚的友誼；尤其本校「國際友善大使」藉此機會規劃、主持接待活動，除增進協作和危機處理能力，深化與夥伴的默契，更成功展現國民外交，為大學生活平添風采！

Led by two professors, Mr. Oliver Mayer and Mr. James Venema, sixteen students from Aichi University of Education in Japan, one of NCUE’s partners, came to visit recently for a two-day cultural exchange, including the exploration of local cultural attractions in Changhua. The two professors also met with Dean Hon Man Lee of the International Office and Chair Xiang-Jun Chu of the Department of English to explore further possibilities for future exchanges between the two institutions.

On the first day, organized by the NCUE International Office and the “International Ambassadors” composed of local NCUE students recruited by the International Office, students and faculty from both schools participated in ice-breaking games, a campus tour, and a Taiwanese tea experience activity to enhance mutual understanding. For lunch, the visitors dined at an NCUE student cafeteria, providing them with a rare experience of Taiwanese cuisine.

The following day, students and faculty from both schools visited the Big Buddha at Bagua Mountain, the Lai Ho Poet’s Trail, the Changhua County Art Museum, and the Red Heir Well, delving into the history and contemporary culture of Changhua. During the cultural exchange activity in the afternoon, both sides shared their cultures and engaged in an in-depth dialogue through group discussions on the differences in their school education from childhood to college years.

Over the two days, students from both schools bridged the barriers of nationality, language, and culture, establishing strong friendships. In particular, NCUE’s "International Ambassadors" took this opportunity to plan and host the reception activities, enhancing their collaboration and crisis management skills, deepening their understanding with each other, and successfully demonstrating civil diplomacy, adding splendor to their university life.