National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) will hold the 2026 YunTech⁺ Orientation Camp (New Student Academic and Career Development Camp) from August 31 to September 2. Centered on “Strengthening Academic Excellence and Navigating Academic and Professional Development,” the camp incorporates innovative teaching and a vision for stronger connections with industry. It aims to help new students grow and thrive in the years ahead while enjoying a safe and secure university experience.
Guided by the theme “Smart AI, Technology Pioneers,” this year’s camp transforms YunTech into a dream-filled candy wonderland. New students from different places become explorers, while representatives from each college take on the role of Candy Ambassadors, leading the newcomers in exploring the unknown campus, gaining knowledge and experience, and creating their own “dream candy.”
YunTech President Chang, Chuan-Yu noted that university is a pivotal stage for self-exploration and the realization of dreams. In the face of the rapid development of AI and industrial transformation, YunTech embraces five core directions—academic excellence, intelligence, internationalization, distinctiveness, and university-industry collaboration—to cultivate the talent of the future. He encouraged new students to step beyond their comfort zones, actively explore interdisciplinary learning, and make full use of the university’s abundant resources. In YunTech’s candy wonderland, students are encouraged to discover the “dream candy” that belongs to them. The university will accompany them throughout their journey, with the hope that every new student will become a pioneer equipped with both intelligence and the ability to take action, opening up limitless possibilities for the future. The 2026 Global Views rankings placed YunTech third among universities of science and technology, demonstrating how a university’s resources and capacity can become opportunities for its students.
In the face of the rapid development of AI, industrial transformation, and global competition for talent, university education is about more than simply imparting current professional knowledge and technical skills. More importantly, students need opportunities to develop the ability to learn continuously, collaborate across disciplines, and communicate across cultures through exposure to real equipment, real-world problems, real industries, and cross-cultural environments. The true strength of a university lies not simply in how many resources it possesses, but in whether those resources ultimately become an important support system for its students. Rooted in Yunlin and connected to the world, YunTech enables students to begin their journey here and move toward a broader future.
The three-day program features a rich and diverse range of activities.
Day 1, “First Exploration of Campus,” begins with the opening ceremony and instruction in the university anthem. In the afternoon, Associate Professor Hsu Chih-Wei leads the “First Mile” program, helping new students transition from high school to the independent learning model of university. In the evening, departmental student associations organize activities to strengthen students’ sense of community and belonging.
Day 2, “Professional Navigation,” features curriculum maps, course-selection guidance, laboratory visits, and alumni discussions organized by the colleges and departments. The day concludes with a university-wide welcome party in the evening.
Day 3, “Setting Sail for the Future,” features Yunlin County Deputy Magistrate Chen Pi-Chun, who introduces local attractions and cuisine. The deans of YunTech’s five colleges present the university’s achievements in university-industry collaboration. The Youth Dreams Forum invites alumnus and artist Fan Cheng-Tsung and Huang Hui-Hui, Deputy General Manager of the Research and Development Center at Aeon Motor, to share their career insights. The program also includes an in-depth “A Conversation with the President” session. Finally, the closing and launch ceremony marks the official beginning of the students’ university lives.
YunTech Orientation Camp Opens a World of Dreams — Vice President Hwang Shyh-Huei Leads Faculty and Staff into the Venue
YunTech Orientation Camp Opens a World of Dreams — Vice President Hwang Shyh-Huei, Faculty and Staff Pose for a Group Photo with All New Students
YunTech Orientation Camp Opens a World of Dreams — Vice President Hwang Shyh-Huei and the Deans of the Colleges Hold Special Event Tokens Designed by Students
YunTech Orientation Camp Opens a World of Dreams — Vice President Hwang Shyh-Huei and the Deans of the Colleges Hold Special Event Tokens to Officially Launch the Camp
YunTech Orientation Camp Opens a World of Dreams — New Students Happily Strike the Camp’s Signature Pose
Organizing Unit: Extracurricular Activities Section
Unit Supervisor: Section Chief Lai Hui-Ping
Contact Person: Wu Tien-Ming
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