Study Abroad | Purdue University

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Exploring Aviation Business and Education in Taiwan

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type	Departmental
Program Location	Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung City, Taiwan
Course #	SA 10901
Duration	Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2024	05/08/24 to 05/21/24

Program Leader

Name	Chien-tsung Lu
Email	ctlu@purdue.edu

Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

Days	Topics	Remarks
Day 1 (05-08)	Departure from your city.
Day 1-2 (05-09)	Arrived TPE and move to CYUT, Taichung, Taiwan Welcome Banquet	Taoyuan City Taichung City
Day 3	Student Welcome Party at Aviation Technology/CYUT and Campus Tour Cultural Activity - City Tour, Taichung	Chaoyang University of Technology / Taichung City
Day 4	Class Interaction-How Airplane Fly? 1. Simple Flight Theory Discussion 2. Basic Flight Simulator Experience (PC-ATD)	Chaoyang University of Technology / Taichung City
Day 5	Class Interaction-How to Train a Professional Pilot? 1. DA40 Flight Simulator Experience 2. Airbus A320-200 Flight Simulator Experience	Chaoyang University of Technology / Taichung City
Day 6	Class Interaction-How to Operate an Airline International Flight? 1. A Simple Flight Dispatch Practical Approach 2. Cabin Safety Experience in BOEING B777 Mockup 3. Cultural Activity-The Lin Family Garden Museum in Wufeng Tour	Chaoyang University of Technology / Taichung City
Day 7	Industry Visit-Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) Cultural Activity- Lugang Mazu Temple Tour	Taichung City / Changhua County
Day 8	Check-out and Move to Taoyuan City (EVA Airways, EVA Training Center, China Airlines, Tiger Airways) Industry Visit-Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)	Taichung City / Taipei City
Day 9	Industry Visit-EVA Airways Headquarter Government Visit-Air Navigation And Weather Services	Taipei City
Day 10	Industry Visit-China Airlines Headquarter Industry Visit-Cargo Terminal Operators Tour	New Taipei City
Day 11	Check-out and Move to Taipei Cultural Activity - Local Tour in Tamsui & Fisherman's Wharf	Taipei City / Taoyuan City
Day 12	Cultural Activity-Local Tour in Taipei City (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, etc.)
Day 13	Government Visit-Taiwan Transportation Safety Board (TTSB) Cultural Activity-Wulai Tour & Aboriginal Tribes	Taoyuan City
Day 14	Return Journey Departure from Taoyuan International Airport

See the Polytechnic's website also.

Academic Credit

AT 258 Air Transportation (3 credits)

Eligibility

Students interested in aviation business.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

$1554.20 + r/t airfare from your city to TPE.

Application Deadline

March 1, 2024.

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus;
consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process ;
complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.