Period│August 4 - 17, 2019

Location│Taipei, Taiwan (Campus of Fu Jen Catholic University)

Organizers│a. Ministry of Education (Taiwan)

b. UMAP Taiwan National Secretatiat

c. Fu Jen Catholic University (Taiwan)

Webpage│http://umap.org/is/8135/

Theme│Contemporary Taiwan

Content│UMAP Discovery Camp 2019 consists of two major components: (1) the economy; and (2) society/culture. The economic component

includes three lectures which discuss Taiwan’s past economic achievements, current challenges, and future prospects. Field trips are

included as an accompaniment to the lectures, so students can have an up-close view on the latest economic developments in Taiwan.

The social/cultural component of the program introduces the history and society of Taiwan, as well as how Western culture has merged

with more traditional cultures here. The topics covered include history, religion, and indigenous cultures.

Schedule│

Credit & Certificate│Students who complete the entire program (i.e all lectures and activities) will earn 4 credits (72 study hours) as well as a

Certificate of Participation issued by UMAP Taiwan National Secretariat.

Eligibility│a. Be 18 years of age or older;

b. IELTS score of 5.0 / TOEFL iBT score of 61 / TOEIC score of 650 at least;

c. Be willing to attend and participate in all lectures and activities included in UMAP Discovery Camp 2019;

d. Be physically fit to travel and able to engage in all activities.

Fees│a. Costs associated with the courses, field trips, visitrs, and accommodation are covered by the organizers.

b. Participants are responsible for arranging travel to and from Taiwan and for expenses such as health insurance, meals, commuting, and

other personal expenses.

How to apply│a. Email personal information to yvettewang@mail.nsysu.edu.tw to be nominated.

(1. Name in Chinese、2. Name as on your passport、3. Department、4. Student ID、5. phone number, 6. Scanned/photo of English test result,

7. Statement of purpose、8. A recommendation letter from a faculty member of NSYSU.)

b. After receiving nominations, the UMAP Taiwan National Secretariat will notify applicants to complete the application process.

c. The Taiwan National Secretariat will announce the list of successful applicants.

d. Successful applicants will submit copies of their passport and overseas health insurance via email.