I always want to study abroad, that's my biggest dream. After a long journey of applying for a scholarship, I finally accepted for Aceh Government Scholarship in cooperation with ESIT Taiwan, it made me one step closer to my dream. I knew little about Taiwan, its people and culture. So upon accepting to study in Taiwan, I learned more about it and its education systems; and what I found impressed me. I chose to study at NTPU and took IPUG as my major. The best choice I ever made. As someone who interested in urban areas and really wants to learn more about this subject, IPUG is the answer to all of the questions related to urban problems that I had in my mind. All of the subjects are taught entirely in English. All professors teach their students passionately. Sharing their knowledge and experiences they have in life. I learned more and more things each day. Moreover, the faculty staff are willing to help students when we have a problem. Not only that, but I also get the opportunity to do assistantship in IPUG office, it makes me have a great experience while studying in Taiwan. I have been here for more than a year the surrounding areas are very multi-cultural, the environment is really good for students, people here are so nice and friendly, so you will never feel alone. I shared my experiences study in Taiwan on my Blogspot visit and read more about it, click this link and you will know more https://jujulicia.blogspot.com/2019/09/kuliah-dan-beasiswa-taiwan.html?m=1

-- Julicia Utari Abdullah Dariyah /Indonesia

There are many ways for you to spend two years of your 20s joyfully. I have had the time of my life right here in NTPU. Within 2 years, I studied, I worked, participated in big companies’ internships, stayed active to activities, made friends around the world and I definitely improved my Chinese, most of which would not happen without the support of IPUG. Meanwhile, my classmates also have done a few pieces of research, taken care of their families or won some competitions. The young program itself was not perfect, but the great thing is that improvements have been constantly placed on time over time. Thus, I was strongly convinced that IPUG would soon archive a marvelous success in the near future in which could be able to include you.

I came to IPUG for three things: Sustainable Development, Small and Medium Enterprises and Quantitative Research Methodology. Fortunately, I managed to graduate with all three in my pocket. Even though it was not easy, it was not a struggle either since there are so many Professors with the world’s top-notch universities background there to provide students with academic instruction and life couch. In my case, my Professor got his Ph.D. in Cambridge, be proficient in regional economics, especially in using quantitative analysis.

On the other hand, IPUG is one in a few programs which are really open for suggestion. No matter what you want to study, as long as it is related and beneficial for students, new courses might be introduced per requirement. Within last year, GIS and Quantitative research were opened for IPUG students. Moreover, the IPUG one day tour with Sanxia traditional indigo dyeing experience was held for the first time. The activity did not only bring outside international students to IPUG but also bring IPUG students closer to each other, together we exploring Taiwanese local culture.

-- Nguyen, Bich Phuong/Vietnam

After receiving the news that I got the scholarship to come to study to Taiwan I was very excited and looking forward to the new challenges that I was going to face. I knew that studying in another country would not be easy, but I was confident that all would be well, plus I had in mind that I had to prove I was capable of doing the right thing and prove that I deserved this opportunity. In the end studying in the National Taipei University, particularly in International Program on Urban Governance (IPUG) department, was one of the best experiences that I have lived. All expectations I had were met in a great way. During the two years of study I met very good professors who have enthusiastic teaching, support, and instruction to help me improve my limitation knowledge about urban governance and acknowledge the new vision as well as mission of urban managers. Besides that, I had chance to make friend with nice and friendly people from different countries that made me get a lot of memorable experiences from sharing languages, culture and knowledge. Additionally, all this time I never did need anything and I had at my disposal all the necessary facilities to study and assistance from IPUG staffs. All of them helped me to grow both personally and professionally and helped me improving my skills and get good tools for my future career. Because of that I wish to express my sincere thanks to the university and all the staff for the confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals. Also I take this opportunity to express gratitude to all of the IPUG department faculty members for their help and support.

-- Le Hong Phuc /Vietnam