NTU Foreign Student Association

Introduction

As the sole representing and responsible body for and by the foreign students of the National Taiwan University (NTU), the National Taiwan University Foreign Student Association (NTUFSA) represents all foreign students (excluding those with overseas Chinese students status) studying at NTU. Since its establishment in 2001, it has been given the responsibility for the complete welfare needs of the foreign students.

The NTUFSA aims to create the best environment for study and promote stable and pro-active relations between students and staffs. NTUFSA is a common platform where all students can cooperate and through mutual understanding enhance experiences at NTU as well as in Taiwan. This association was progressively evolved under the leadership of Lee Zuan (Singapore), Julie Yamada (Japan), Dr. Krishna Kaphle (Nepal) and most recently Hari K. Shrestha from Nepal. Representing members from 50 different countries is very interesting and challenging work. NTUFSA highlights problems faced by its members and help finds solutions and ways to implement them with the help of Centre for International Academic Exchanges.

All students enrolled at NTU are eligible for NTUFSA membership and can enjoy the same rights. We especially advocate freedom of speech for all members; registered members have the right to vote and to be elected as executive board member.

Objectives

i. To create the best academic environment to the international students at NTU

ii. To promote harmony among all foreign students at NTU

iii. To enhance cooperation among foreign students at the NTU in Taiwan and other student associations and alumni around the world

iv. Organize beneficial educational programs and activities for members.

v. To establish a feedback system through which a yearly evaluation of the educational programs and systems at the NTU can be carried out

vi. To help reinforce relations between the Republic of China (ROC) and countries who are diplomatic allies and/ or friends

General features

- The General Assembly comprises of all members of the Association and is the supreme body of the NTUFSA. It convenes at least once a year, however can be a special session can be convened in case of emergencies.

- Any competent member of the Association who is not expecting to graduate within the current academic year can be elected or nominated on the executive board.

- The election procedure is based on the NTUFSA constitution and can only be altered by a majority vote of the General Assembly.

- Elections are held every year.

- The term of service of the Executive is one year.