Multiple departmental student associations at National Formosa University jointly launched a series of charitable initiatives during the second semester of Academic Year 113, including beach cleanups, companionship activities at orphanages, and care for stray animals. Independently planned and carried out by students, these initiatives reflect young students' proactive concern for environmental and social issues, and aim to inspire more young people to join in charitable participation through concrete action.
This beach cleanup was jointly initiated by students from the Department of Electronic Engineering, the Department of Electrical Engineering, and the Department of Multimedia Design. Braving the scorching sun, they carefully collected marine debris such as plastic bottle caps, straws, and fragments of fishing nets from the beach using tongs and trash bags, while also sorting and recording their findings. Lin Wei-Han, a student from the Department of Electronic Engineering, shared: "Seeing so much trash with my own eyes made me realize just how much of an impact small everyday actions can have on the environment."
One of the most heartwarming stops was a "Handmade Aiyu Jelly" class at a local orphanage, initiated by students from the Department of Industrial Management and the Department of Mechanical Design Engineering. The students introduced the children to aiyu seeds, demonstrated the rubbing and washing process, and gradually guided them in making the natural sweet dessert with their own hands. Amid laughter, the children watched in amazement as the clear aiyu jelly gradually set — not only learning a new skill, but also experiencing warm companionship.
The stray dog care initiative was carried out by a volunteer team made up of students from the Department of Electronic Engineering, the Department of Applied Foreign Languages, and the Department of Multimedia Design, who visited a private animal shelter to help clean kennels, provide water and food, and take stray dogs for walks and interactive play. The students patiently accompanied dogs at the shelter who had once been abandoned or abused, gradually helping them rebuild trust in the outside world. Chang Chiao-Yin, a student from the Department of Applied Foreign Languages, stated: "Dogs really do know how to show gratitude — the trust in their eyes is the greatest reward for what I've done."
Lin Yi-Chuan, NFU's Dean of Student Affairs, stated that charity is not a grand gesture, but a choice. These activities were all independently initiated, planned, and carried out by students, demonstrating their strong sense of proactive action and social responsibility. Hsu Ching-En, a student from the Department of Electronic Engineering and one of the event's initiators, stated that they hoped to convey through their actions the message that charity isn't distant or out of reach: "Starting with the small things you're able to do, and influencing the people around you, can make the world a better place."
The initiating team is currently planning the next wave of charitable initiatives, with hopes of extending their reach to schools in neighboring areas, continuing to bring together the collective strength of young students, so that charitable action becomes not just a one-time burst of enthusiasm, but a choice made part of everyday life.
Article and photos provided by: Office of Student Affairs, Extracurricular Activities Guidance Section
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| Multiple departmental student associations at NFU jointly launched a series of charitable initiatives, including beach cleanups, care for stray animals, and companionship activities at orphanages. | |
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| Multiple departmental student associations at NFU jointly launched a series of charitable initiatives, including beach cleanups, care for stray animals, and companionship activities at orphanages. | |