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Every year during winter and summer vacations, student organizations and departmental student associations at Feng Chia University organize service-learning teams to serve communities throughout Taiwan. During this year’s winter break, a total of 11 enthusiastic service teams, comprising 360 student volunteers, traveled to 11 elementary schools and accompanied more than 600 children, creating enriching and meaningful holiday experiences. Through companionship and carefully designed educational activities, the teams encouraged children to explore new interests and possibilities beyond the classroom.
Among the participating groups, a joint service team formed by the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Information and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering visited Macuo Elementary School in Xihu Township, Changhua County. The team also led students on a guided exploration of Little Book House No. 16 (Purple Grape Book House), a community landmark designed by the School of Architecture at Feng Chia University. Through local storytelling and environmental learning activities, children gained a deeper understanding of their community and cultural heritage.
This initiative reflected the Little Book House project’s core values of “caring for others, caring for the land, and caring for architecture,” while demonstrating how interdisciplinary collaboration can generate meaningful social impact and public-service engagement.
The joint service team from the Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Information and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering visited Macuo Elementary School in Xihu Township, Changhua County, and explored Little Book House No. 16 (Purple Grape Book House).
During the service period, Hui-Kuang Yu, Dean of Student Affairs, led staff members from the Office of Student Affairs to visit several service sites, offering support and encouragement to participating students. Through face-to-face interactions, the university hoped to inspire students to continue engaging in community service and to demonstrate the social responsibility and civic engagement expected of university students.
In recognition of the university’s long-standing commitment to public service, student organizations also received support this year from the Airtac You-Me Foundation. The additional resources helped service teams better prepare and implement their programs, enhancing both the quality and impact of their activities.
Members of the joint service team formed by the Department of Transportation and Logistics and the Department of Public Finance pose for a group photo during their service activities.
Dean of Student Affairs Hui-Kuang Yu and staff from the Office of Student Affairs visit the joint service team organized by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at Zhongshan Elementary School in Yuanli Township, Miaoli County.
Dean of Student Affairs Hui-Kuang Yu and staff members from the Office of Student Affairs visit the service team from the Department of Cooperative Economics and Social Entrepreneurship at Fuji Elementary School in Gongguan Township, Miaoli County.
To facilitate experience sharing and encourage deeper reflection on service-learning, the Office of Student Affairs hosted the 2025 Academic Year Winter Service Team Reflection and Achievement Presentation on March 25.
Many team leaders shared that the planning and execution of service projects strengthened their communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Service team members also reflected on the challenges they faced, including extensive lesson preparation and the physical demands of the activities. However, what left the deepest impression was often the emotional farewell at the end of the program, when children expressed their reluctance to part and even shed tears.
For many volunteers, these heartfelt moments became the most meaningful and treasured memories of their service experience.
By organizing reflection and achievement presentations on a regular basis, the Office of Student Affairs provides a platform for service teams to exchange ideas and pass on their experiences. Through presentations and personal reflections from team leaders, future participants gain practical insights while developing a deeper understanding of the core values and significance of service-learning.
Members of the winter service teams gather for a group photo during the Reflection and Achievement Presentation event.
Feng Chia University Winter Service Teams
- Department of Chinese Literature Student Association | Madou Elementary School, Tainan City
- Department of Statistics Student Association | Dapu Elementary School, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County
- Department of Cooperative Economics and Social Entrepreneurship Student Association | Fuji Elementary School, Gongguan Township, Miaoli County
- Cultural Service Team, Malaysian Student Association | Taixing Elementary School, Tai'an Township, Miaoli County
- Department of Civil Engineering Student Association and Department of Risk Management and Insurance Student Association | Zhongshan Elementary School, Yuanli Township, Miaoli County
- Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Information Student Association and Department of Materials Science and Engineering Student Association | Macuo Elementary School, Xihu Township, Changhua County
- Department of Transportation and Logistics Student Association and Department of Public Finance Student Association | Tuku Elementary School, Tuku Township, Yunlin County
- Department of Accounting Student Association and Department of Environmental Engineering and Science Student Association | Lunbei Elementary School, Lunbei Township, Yunlin County
- Department of International Business Student Association and Department of Applied Mathematics Student Association | Sinapalan Elementary School, Xinyi Township, Nantou County
- Department of Economics Student Association and Department of Mechanical and Computer-Aided Engineering Student Association | Zhongzheng Elementary School, Huwei Township, Yunlin County
- Department of Foreign Languages and Literature Student Association, Department of Automatic Control Engineering Student Association, and Department of Fiber and Composite Materials Student Association | Ruifeng Elementary School, Dadu District, Taichung City
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