AS part of its internationalization effort, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines hosted students from the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism in Taiwan who took 60 hours of English Enhancement Program.

Through the PUP Institute of Continuing Professional Development, the program was implemented in collaboration with the Office of the International Affairs, Institute of Continuing and Professional Development, the Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Linguistics, and the University Center for Culture and the Arts.

The delegates are from the Hospitality and Tourism program, and are enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and doctorate programs.

“Aside from English language construction and fluency in speaking in English, the Taiwanese students were introduced to Philippine culture, immersing themselves in Philippine celebrations, food, local music and dance, local games, and different modes of transportation,” PUP said.

“The delegates also toured different historical and cultural places like Museo El Deposito, Baluarte de San Diego, and the National Museum of Fine Arts and National History,” it added.

Dr. Carmencita L. Castolo, Dr. Evangelina S. Seril, and Dr. Karla C. Bien expressed their gratitude to NKUHT and their officials for choosing PUP as their international partner institution for the program.

Dr. Hsiao-I Hou, Director of the Language Center from NKUHT, conveyed their interest in another batch of delegates to be sent for the same program for the first quarter of 2024.