Guidelines for Hosting Foreign Students at National Chi Nan University

Approved at the 505th Administrative Meeting on November 20, 2018

1. Purpose
   These guidelines have been established to help foreign students adapt to life and culture at the university, create a warm and welcoming learning environment, and enhance international cultural exchange. The guidelines are referred to as the "Guidelines for Hosting Foreign Students at National Chi Nan University" (hereinafter referred to as "the Guidelines").

2. Eligible Students
   The Guidelines apply to officially enrolled foreign students and foreign exchange students at the university.

3. Eligibility and Application Process for Host Families
   (1) Faculty, staff, and community members with a passion for volunteer service who wish to become host families may apply to the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the "International Office").  
   (2) Application and review process: Applicants must complete the host family application form and submit it to the International Office for review and matching.

4. Nature of Host Families and Service Methods
   (1) Hosting is a voluntary service with no remuneration. The International Office will issue certificates of service to hosts annually.  
   (2) The hosting period is generally one academic year. However, it may be terminated or extended at any time with the consent of both parties and the International Office, or in special circumstances.  
   (3) Host families provide the following services:  
       1. Proactively contact the foreign student upon their arrival and offer ongoing care and assistance to support their adjustment to life at NCNU.  
       2. Invite the foreign student to appropriate family or social activities to help expand their social network.  
       3. Invite the foreign student to participate in festivals or other cultural exchange activities to deepen their understanding of Taiwanese culture.  
       4. Offer any additional assistance as agreed upon by the host family.

5. Activities and Gatherings
   The International Office should periodically invite host families and foreign students to participate in social events and discussion sessions to share experiences and insights.

6. Financial Support
   The International Office may provide financial support for hosting activities. The funds required for implementing the Guidelines will be covered by the university's relevant budget.

7. Implementation
   The Guidelines will be implemented upon approval by the administrative meeting and after the university president's final approval.
   The controlling language of the Guidelines is Chinese. The Chinese version will govern in the event of a conflict between the Chinese version and the translation.