美國特洛伊大學訪問北市大深化國際交流合作

美國特洛伊大學於 2026 年 5 月 18 日到 5 月 22 日與臺北市立大學展開短期交流活動，由特洛伊大學 ESL 教師 Andrew McKown 代表來臺參與交流，透過課程教學、校園互動及座談交流等方式，進一步促進雙方國際合作與師生交流。

交流期間，Andrew McKown 老師於本校進行三堂英語課程教學，課程內容結合英語表達、發音訓練及互動式學習，協助學生提升英語溝通能力，課堂氣氛熱烈。此次活動亦特別感謝莊武龍組長與何美靜主任協助接待與交流安排，使活動順利進行。

此外，特洛伊大學亦於本校公誠樓一樓設置交流攤位，現場透過有獎徵答及互動活動，向本校學生介紹特洛伊大學校園特色、課程資源及美國留學資訊，吸引不少學生參與，增進學生對海外學習與國際交流之認識。

本次交流最後於國際事務處舉行交流座談，由莊武龍組長及張淑萍組長代表出席。會中雙方針對未來合作方向進行深入討論，包括簽署交換學生合作協議之可能性、特洛伊大學學生來臺參與華語遊學團之規劃，以及本校學生赴特洛伊大學就讀、雙聯學制等合作模式之可行性，期盼未來建立更緊密之國際合作關係。

Andrew McKown 老師亦於會中表示，希望明年能再次來臺交流，並期盼未來有機會帶領學生一同訪臺，親身體驗臺灣文化及亞洲地區獨特的人文風情，進一步促進雙方青年學生之國際理解與文化交流。

此次交流活動不僅深化本校與特洛伊大學之友好關係，也為未來雙方推動更多元之國際合作與學生交流奠定良好基礎。

 

Troy University in the United States and the University of Taipei conducted a short-term exchange program from May 18 to May 22, 2026. The exchange was represented by Mr. Andrew McKown, ESL instructor from Troy University, who visited Taiwan to participate in a series of teaching sessions, campus activities, and academic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and faculty-student exchanges between the two institutions.

During the visit, Mr. Andrew McKown conducted three English-language classes at the University of Taipei. The lessons focused on English communication skills, pronunciation practice, and interactive learning activities, providing students with valuable opportunities to improve their English proficiency in an engaging classroom environment. The university also expressed special appreciation to Director  Wu-Long  Jhuang and Director Mei-Ching Ho for their assistance and hospitality in coordinating the exchange activities.

In addition, Troy University hosted an informational booth on the first floor of Gongcheng Building at the University of Taipei. Through interactive games and quiz activities with prizes, students were introduced to Troy University's campus environment, academic resources, and study opportunities in the United States. The event attracted enthusiastic participation and further enhanced students' understanding of overseas study and international exchange opportunities.

The exchange program concluded with a meeting held at the Office of International Affairs, attended by Director Wu-Long Jhuang and Section Director Shu-Ping  Chang on behalf of the University of Taipei. During the meeting, both institutions engaged in in-depth discussions regarding future cooperation opportunities, including the possibility of signing a student exchange agreement, organizing Mandarin Program for Troy University students in Taiwan, creating opportunities for University of Taipei students to study at Troy University, and exploring potential dual-degree programs. Both sides expressed their hope to establish a closer and more long-term partnership in the future.

Mr. Andrew McKown also shared his hope to visit Taiwan again next year and expressed interest in bringing students from Troy University to Taiwan in the future. Such visits would provide students with opportunities to experience Taiwanese culture and the unique cultural atmosphere of Asia firsthand, further promoting mutual understanding and intercultural exchange among students from both institutions.

This exchange program not only strengthened the friendship between the University of Taipei and Troy University, but also laid a solid foundation for future international collaboration and diversified student exchange opportunities.