{"id":4286,"date":"2025-12-16T12:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T04:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/?p=4286"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:15:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T04:15:53","slug":"warmth-beyond-language-international-phd-students-celebrate-christmas-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/en\/posts\/4286\/","title":{"rendered":"Warmth Beyond Language: International PhD Students Celebrate Christmas Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686014_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686014_0_0-1.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686014_0_0-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cBilingual Christmas: Cross-cultural Celebration,\u201d hosted by the <strong>Bilingual Education Promotion and Resource Center of the College of Business<\/strong>, was held on December 15, bringing together local and international students in a joyful and welcoming English-speaking environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4290\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686015_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686015_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686015_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4288\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686017_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686017_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686017_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4289\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686023_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686023_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686023_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>International students from our <strong>PhD Program in Business, representing Indonesia (TIFANY, ERWIN), India (SEPHALI), and the Philippines (ALIEEN)<\/strong>, participated in the event conducted entirely in English. Through interaction with local students and an English-guided Christmas decoration workshop, participants experienced campus holiday traditions while using English as a natural bridge for cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4293\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686022_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686022_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686022_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"994\" height=\"1646\" data-id=\"4291\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686024_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686024_0_0-1.jpg 994w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686024_0_0-1-768x1272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686024_0_0-1-928x1536.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4292\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686019_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686019_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686019_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1477\" data-id=\"4294\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686028_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686028_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686028_0_0-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"1209\" data-id=\"4296\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686031_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686031_0_0-1.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686031_0_0-1-768x838.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"1448\" data-id=\"4295\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686025_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686025_0_0-1.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686025_0_0-1-768x982.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The event was hosted by, IGNATIUS REYNER GIOVANNI from Indonesia, a PhD candidate in the program. Hosting entirely in English, he conveyed warmth and enthusiasm through sincere and engaging delivery, and his Christmas song performance added a touching highlight to the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" data-id=\"4298\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686016_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686016_0_0-1.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686016_0_0-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1477\" height=\"1108\" data-id=\"4297\" src=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686030_0_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686030_0_0-1.jpg 1477w, https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-content\/uploads\/S__18686030_0_0-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1477px) 100vw, 1477px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With a shared dinner and a Christmas raffle, the event created meaningful moments of connection, reflecting the College of Business\u2019s commitment to a friendly, inclusive, and internationally engaged learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cBilingual Christmas: Cross-cultural Celebration,\u201d  [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actvity","entry","has-media"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":true,"date":"2028-12-16 04:13:22","action":"change-status","newStatus":"private","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4286"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4299,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4286\/revisions\/4299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deptweb.cycu.edu.tw\/bgd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}