At the beginning of the new semester, just around the Mid-Autumn Festival, the International Office (OICA) and the Overseas Chinese Students Association (OCSA) jointly organized a series of welcoming activities for international students. Vice President Chien-Hui Lin, during her participation in one of these events, extended a warm welcome to the new students and wished them to consider NCUE as their second home. She assured them that they would be offered assistance from OICA or their respective departments for any concerns during their study in Taiwan.

In this semester, there are students from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey, Pakistan, Hong Kong, and Macau. OICA and OCSA organized a three-day welcoming event.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for families to reunite in Taiwan. For the overseas Chinese students who have traveled from afar, this marks their first celebration in a foreign land. As a mother herself, Vice President Lin fully understands the emotions of these international students. She encouraged students to make new friends, and look out for each other, and hopes that the Mid-Autumn Festivals in the coming years will be even more delightful. She also wished that students consider as their second home, as both OICA and their departments will make every effort to assist them in adapting to the new environment.

Dean Lee stated that NCUE's internationalization efforts are progressing under the supervision of Vice President Lin. This includes the initiative by OICA to establish an international advisor within each department, with department faculty members taking on this role. They will work in collaboration with OICA and the Student Counseling Center to provide resources to assist overseas students in addressing life, learning, and adaptation issues.

Furthermore, the I-House project, actively developed by OICA, is nearing its completion phase. It will include facilities such as a kitchen and a Muslim prayer room, not only providing a resting space for international students but also expressing the university's respect and care for the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

The declining birth rate trend in Taiwan has created an urgent need for talent in the industry. Director Lee encouraged international students to diligently study the Chinese language during their stay in Taiwan, regardless of their chosen field of study. By building a strong foundation, they will have the opportunity to work in Taiwan's various industries, including the high-tech sector. They may even qualify for the Employment Gold Card, all with the shared goal of contributing to this land's development.

During the event, OCSA organized a draw lots to determine the family affiliations of new students, and through group games, facilitated interaction among family members. The following two days of welcoming activities included ice-breaking games, team-building activities, and informational sessions conducted by the Student Counseling Center to promote interactions among the new students, helping them integrate into the community as quickly as possible.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Counseling Center, OCSA conducted orientation counseling for the students before the beginning of the semester. Through group activities and the application of counseling expertise, they offered guidance to help students cope with the adaptation issues they may encounter upon entering a new environment. OICA also organized orientation sessions in English, inviting the Language Center to provide information about Mandarin language courses, thus concluding the new student welcoming series with a perfect ending.