What if English lessons didn’t only happen inside the classroom? In winter 2027, move the classroom into the snowy landscape of Calgary, Canada. This four-week immersive program combines language learning, cultural experiences, and homestay life, while also giving you the chance to see the Rocky Mountains’ year-round snow-covered peaks and glaciers, as well as the frozen, emerald-like surface of Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Calgary’s winter also comes with a small twist. Known as the “snow eater,” the Chinook wind crosses the Rocky Mountains and can raise temperatures from well below freezing within just a few hours, even causing accumulated snow to melt. The distance between you and a language can be a little like Calgary’s snow and wind. In just four weeks, English can become part of your daily life again, allowing you to use it more naturally and flexibly wherever you go. 📌 Info Session Date & Time: Oct. 7, 2026 (Wed.), 15:00–16:00 Venue: First Medical Building, 2F, Meeting Room 3 Speaker: Diana Kang | Program Administrator, University of Calgary Registration: https://forms.gle/Nz3ortKFF93NE1X99 📅 Winter Short-Term Program Dates (Subject to the University of Calgary’s final announcement) 4-week program: Jan. 11–Feb. 5, 2027 5-week program: Jan. 11–Feb. 12, 2027 📖 University of Calgary Program Flyer: https://reurl.cc/4Y8NY3 🏠 CSA Homestay Flyer: https://reurl.cc/qaXYan 📌 Application Period The tentative application period for this semester’s short-term programs is Sep. 30–Nov. 2. The official application period will be subject to the announcement issued by OIA.
When you hear “kiwi,” you may first think of a familiar English-learning brand. Follow that familiar name south, and our destination is New Zealand — the Land of the Long White Cloud. At Lincoln University, distinctive rooftops and red-brick academic buildings become part of your everyday scenery. In small academic English classes, speaking English is no longer just classroom practice, but something that naturally becomes part of daily life. After class, spend time with your homestay family at a local farmers’ market, using newly learned English to chat, bargain, and joke with vendors. On weekends, travel with classmates across Banks Peninsula, with rolling hills stretching along the road and the wind passing through the car windows. The journey may end in Akaroa, where a white lighthouse overlooks the blue harbour, sailboats rest on the water, and dolphins may occasionally break the surface. Follow the kiwi trail, follow the footsteps of summer, and follow the sun-dried hay bales. Standing beside an open road as cloud shadows move slowly across the hills, you may suddenly realize that English has become part of your everyday life — just like a gentle breeze settling into the world around you. 📌 Information Session Date/Time: Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.), 11:00–12:00 Venue: First Medical Science Building, 2F, Meeting Room 3 Speaker: Patrick Yeung | Lincoln University Registration: https://forms.gle/V23vrTB5sDwU2DW6A 📅 Winter Short-Term Program Dates (subject to Lincoln University’s final confirmation): Jan. 12–Feb. 5, 2027 📌 The tentative application period for this semester is Sep. 30–Nov. 2. The final application schedule will be announced by the Office of International Affairs (OIA).
The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! As one of Taiwan’s most cherished traditional holidays symbolizing reunion and togetherness, it is the perfect occasion to celebrate with families and friends. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) warmly invites all students to join us for an exciting cross-cultural day trip! 【Cultural Exchange & Event Purpose】 To promote meaningful connections between local and international students, participants will be placed in mixed groups. Note: Since the DIY workshop will be conducted in Chinese, local students will join as cultural buddies to support international students and encourage interaction. 【Trip Highlights】 Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry (Yangmei Branch): Enjoy a hands-on pastry DIY workshop and learn about the vibrant history behind traditional Taiwanese festive treats! Daxi Old Street Exploration: Stroll along historic street with Baroque-style architecture and taste famous local delicacies such as dried tofu, Taiwanese braised dishes, and peanut brittle. 【Event Information】 Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Eligibility: All currently enrolled CGU students Capacity: 30 international students & 10 local students (May expand up to 60 international & 20 local students based on registration numbers) Fee: FREE (Covers round-trip bus transportation, insurance, DIY workshop fees, and entrance tickets) 📌Note: Personal purchases (e.g., lunch, snacks, souvenirs) or individual transportation costs are not included. 【Registration & Important Dates】 Registration Period: September 8 (Tue) 12:00 PM – September 15 (Tue) 12:00 PM Registration Links: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xWJCegcftC Selected & Wait-list announcement: September 15 (Tue) 5:00 PM (All applicants will receive an email notification) 📌Selected participants are required to submit insurance details and a NT$300 deposit within the designated period to confirm their spot. 📌The deposit will be fully refunded upon full participation and submission of the post-event feedback form. For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please visit:https://app.notion.com/p/FAQs-3bfa2217d26580529ac9c1a25794b1fb?source=copy_link We look forward to creating an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival with you! 🙌🏻
Have you ever hesitated to apply for a study abroad programme because of various concerns? With so many language tests—TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, EnglishScore—and different score requirements, many students may wonder: how can I prepare effectively and meet the required standards with confidence? While balancing coursework and study abroad applications, do you also hope to write a clear and practical study plan, so that both your current studies and future plans can move forward more smoothly? And perhaps, deep down, another question often comes to mind: “If I really go abroad, will it truly be worth it?” Peer choices, competition for limited places, cultural differences, and the uncertainty of whether you can face moments of loneliness abroad may all make the decision to take the next step feel a little more difficult. On the afternoon of May 19, the Study Abroad Prep Workshop: Language Test × Study Plan invites students admitted to the NEOMA/UCI dual-degree programmes, a student with high-scoring language test and overseas exchange experience, and the Deputy Director from Lincoln University to share practical tips on language test preparation, study plan writing, and the application process. Over a cup of afternoon tea, you will explore English test preparation, dual-degree applications, study plan writing, study abroad preparation, and application process Q&A—helping you take the next step with greater confidence. When the process becomes clearer, preparation becomes more focused. When hesitation begins to settle, you can move forward with a calmer heart, ready to set off. 📝 Study Abroad Prep Workshop: Language Test × Study Plan 📌 Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 14:00–17:00 📌 Venue: Conference Room 1, 2F, First Medical Science Building 📌 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/X2ByB3v45bfMeLwF6 📌 Complimentary drinks are available only to registered participants who check in on-site. Limited quantities are available and will be provided while supplies last.
