國際處於4月24日(四)12:00-13:00於人文學院116會議室，與美國在臺協會(AIT)共同舉辦「【遊美大哉問!】午餐沙龍」，共75位教職員生參與。

本次由AIT文化新聞組副文化官Logan Krusac(柯羅庚)擔任主講人，先由認識美國的破冰問答展開。由於僅不到一成聽眾曾前往美國，Logan鼓勵有興趣前往美國研究/學習的師生多多參與AIT每月舉辦的留美講座，而學生也可申請AIT實習機會或是留學諮詢。

Logan接續從自身的中文學習及國際移動力歷程，說明美國外交官養成歷程的多元性。他感謝青年時期的自己勇於前往異鄉磨練心志和語言，拓展國際視野並逐漸培養出精通雙語、樂於異文化溝通的性格。

針對學生提出的「優秀外交官的特質」問題，Logan認為是善於傾聽，傾聽是降低誤會、提升相互理解的基礎。「亞洲人如何融入美國及課堂的文化差異」問題上，Logan說明美國是族群多元的國家，習慣不同膚色但皆屬美國人的社會型態，例如，眼前的聽眾畫面，便有如美西地區大學課堂的日常。但，美國授課習慣在對談和意見表達了解學生是否有正確理解每週教材內容，因此，事前熟讀教材並表達自己的想法是一大特色。

文化差異問題之外，有關留美的費用、選校的方法等等問題，隨行教育推廣經理Darian提供《美國留學指南》紙本和電子檔連結，方便大家追蹤、查詢。

OIA Hosts Lunchtime Salon with AIT: "Studying in the U.S.: Everything You Need to Know!"

On Thursday, April 24, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) partnered with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) to host a lunchtime salon titled "Studying in the U.S.: Everything You Need to Know!" The event took place from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in Room 116 of the College of Humanities, drawing an audience of 75 faculty, staff, and students.

Logan Krusac, Public Diplomacy Officer at AIT, led the session with an engaging icebreaker quiz about the United States. Highlighting that fewer than 10% of participants had previously visited the U.S., Krusac encouraged students to explore AIT’s monthly study abroad seminars and available internship opportunities.

Sharing his personal journey of learning Chinese and gaining international experience, Krusac emphasized the diverse pathways to becoming a U.S. diplomat. He credited his willingness to embrace new environments in his youth for shaping his bilingual proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills.

During a lively Q&A session, Krusac pointed out that strong listening skills are crucial for a successful diplomatic career, helping to minimize misunderstandings and build mutual understanding. He also addressed how Asian students can adapt to U.S. classroom culture, noting that active participation and preparedness are key in American academic settings, where dialogue plays a central role.

To assist those considering studying in the United States, Education Outreach Coordinator Darian provided copies of the U.S. Higher Education Guide in both print and digital formats, offering valuable resources for further exploration.

The OIA looks forward to hosting more events that connect students and faculty with international learning and career opportunities.

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