CYCU seeks to promote holistic development

Chung Yuan Christian University's (CYCU) goal as an educational institution is to foster a student's holistic development, striking the perfect balance in developing character and intellect.

With "education through honest, diligent pursuit and practical experience" as the school's motto, CYCU envisions its students becoming proactive in building a sustainable future for Taiwan.

"It is important for students to get a holistic education, to become well-rounded individuals," says Cheng Wan-lee, CYCU president.

"A holistic education addresses four balances - balance of professional and general knowledge, balance of knowledge and character, balance of individual and team spirit and balance of the body, mind and spirit."

CYCU was established in 1955 and has become one of the leading private universities in Taiwan with seven colleges: science, engineering, business, electrical engineering and computer science, design, humanities and education, and school of law.

Deeply rooted in the core values of faith, hope and love, CYCU instils a global perspective in students. "My vision is to bring CYCU to the world and the world to CYCU. I want our students to overcome language barriers and the fear of talking to people who do not know Chinese," Cheng says.