Students and teachers from Carroll High School in Texas recently visited Tainan First High School to experience a stone rubbing art course. In just two weeks, Tainan First High School welcomed international exchanges with students from Carroll High School, Colorado College, and Princeton University, engaging in formal classes, cultural experiences, and discussions.

Principal Liao Tsai-ku stated that modern international education should not only encourage local students to "go out" but also allow the world to "come in." Initially, students from Carroll High School visited and participated in stone rubbing art, frisbee games, a guided tour of the Confucius Temple, and wooden crafts, engaging in one-on-one interactions with local students to enhance their language skills and cultural understanding.

Following that, students and teachers from Colorado College engaged in a three-day deep exchange with the local school. Activities included English-guided campus tours, local cultural courses, origami creation, and sports activities, along with a visit to the South Taiwan Museum. Furthermore, Colorado College’s Professor Hoffman presented on the "Differences in College Entrance Exams between Taiwan and the U.S.," enabling group discussions on the admission systems and learning experiences.

Lastly, students and teachers from Princeton University took part in a welcome ceremony where both sides introduced their schools and exchanged souvenirs. They then toured the campus and the school's history room, learning about Tainan First High School's century-long traditions. During discussions, Princeton students shared their observations on Taiwanese education and culture while Tainan First High School students, fluent in English, shared their local living and learning experiences, igniting lively discussions and many insightful viewpoints.

Throughout this Taiwan-U.S. student exchange, each American student was hosted by a local family's student, helping with daily life, cultural tours, and organizing family activities to provide a genuine experience of Taiwanese family culture's warmth and sincerity.