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Tran Anh Tai is a Logistics student at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. He just complete his student exchange program in Taiwan, following are his thought and reflection:
“To Nguyen Tat Thanh University, the Faculty of Business Administration, and my respected professors, I offer my most sincere gratitude—for your trust, your guidance, and your unwavering support throughout this journey. Because of you, I was given the chance not just to learn with my mind, but to grow through experience and with heart. I carry home not only beautiful memories from Taiwan, but a guilding light that I know will lead me through the road ahead—in everyday life and lifelong learning.
There are journeys that may not span great distances, yet carry profound depth—enough to alter the course of one’s life. For me, the semester from February to June 2025 at Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU), Taiwan, was one such journey. What appeared to be a brief chapter in my academic life quietly marked a shift in how I think, feel, and perceive the world. It wasn’t merely an exchange—it was a passage through which I encountered a version of myself that was more mature, more open, and more grateful.
Arriving in Taiwan, I stepped into a world not only distant in geography but different in how it lived, learned, and felt. A new academic culture, an unfamiliar language, strangers who greeted me with warmth—everything was both exhilarating and disorienting. Yet within that disorientation, I encountered my first real lesson: that feeling lost is not a void to fear, but a bridge to the unexplored—an invitation to grow into spaces I never imagined myself reaching.
At CJCU, learning transcended textbooks and entered the realm of the heart. Courses in cross-cultural communication, business ethics, big data marketing, and heritage preservation didn’t just impart knowledge—they stirred within me essential questions about responsibility, identity, and the role of young people in a complex, evolving world. Each lecture felt like a mirror, not one that provoked comparison, but one that invited understanding—and gently shaped the ideals I wish to live by.
Beyond the classroom, I wandered into places modest yet deep in cultural essence: the ancient calm of Tainan, the quiet grace of Chiayi, the majestic heights of Alishan, and the gentle shores of Cijin. There, I discovered that culture is not confined to museums or textbooks—it lives in the smile of a vendor, the echo of a temple bell in the wind, and in how Taiwanese people carry tradition like breath. These journeys taught me that true learning often happens not under fluorescent lights, but in every step we take with an open mind.
In time, I came to realize that the most precious takeaway was not the destination—but the quiet, steady change unfolding within. I learned how to listen, how to empathize, and how to slow down enough to see the world with reverence. I practiced managing my time, leading teams, navigating cultural differences, and—perhaps most importantly—accepting my own imperfections as a natural part of growing.
This exchange program did more than open a window to knowledge—it opened a door to a deeper connection with myself and with the world. It reminded me that sometimes, the most important outcome of education is not how much we have learned—but how we have changed in order to live a life that is more meaningful, more thoughtful, and more humane.”
This is a student exchange program with Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU) in Taiwan, organized every semester. Participating students are sponsored 100% of tuition fees for subjects in Taiwan.
Tran Anh Tai
