By Lory Jane F. Cudo, BA ELS Intern

Ms. Yu-Chieh Liu with her friends at Shabu-shabu Taiwanese Restaurant at Festive Walk Mall, Iloilo City.

Locally rooted, globally connected–Central Philippine University is globally recognized not only for its exceptional Christian professionals but also for its openness to everyone who visits the institution from wherever they may have come. CPU invites students from all around the world every year.

Ms. Yu-Chieh Liu is a BA English Studies student at Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU) in Taiwan, a university partner school, who enrolled in the school’s exchange student program, took nine credit courses, and studies for one semester during the school year 2022-2023.

Ms. Yu-Chieh Liu

Ms. Liu’s English name is Jessica, and she learned a lot about Iloilo and Filipino culture during her stay here. Last March 6, she celebrated her birthday with her newfound friends. During her stay in the Philippines, Jessica made a lot of friends and was able to adapt some Filipino traits, such as “Filipino time.”

According to Jessica, her unforgettable experience during her stay here was the scorching weather that Filipinos have. She was also able to try the famous Ilonggo Batchoy at Central Market and join the Manggahan Festival at Guimaras.

Jessica arrived in the Philippines on February 25 and went back to Taiwan on May 24, 2023. She was assisted by the student intern from the CPU Local International Linkages and Affiliations Center.