29/06/2026
【College-level Exchange Program】
✏️ Yadanar 🇲🇲 from Mahidol University 🇹🇭
📍 Second Semester 2025/2026
I really like my experience at NTU through my exchange program so far. I took 2 courses and 1 lab internship. All of them gave me a lot of new knowledge and valuable experience.
First, I took Intertidal Ecology. We had 3 field trips, which helped me could learn not only from lectures but also from field experiences. The 3 field trips were to a sandy shore, a rocky shore, and mangrove habitats. Through these trips, I gained experience studying sandy shore ecosystems, including ghost crabs, rocky shore ecosystems where I learned how to use transects and identify different organisms, and mangrove ecosystems in Taiwan. Some lectures were taught at Academia Sinica, which I really enjoyed because I had the opportunity to visit and experience another research campus. In the Molecular Ecology lectures, the professors also assisted us in becoming familiar with different applications and research methods. Through the field trips, I gained a lot of experience studying intertidal ecosystems and had the chance to learn more about intertidal conservation in Taiwan. I also enjoyed observing different organisms in their natural habitats and understanding how they adapt to environmental changes.
Secondly, I took Bioinformatics. Even though I had zero knowledge of bioinformatics before course, it provided me with not only a basic understanding but also more advanced knowledge of the subject. Although we did not need to learn coding, I gained a good understanding of how bioinformatics can be applied in biological research. It is very beginner-friendly and easy to follow.
Also, I enjoyed living in Taiwan. I had the opportunity to meet students from different countries and learn about different cultures. I also experienced Taiwanese culture, food, and daily life, which made my exchange experience even more memorable. In addition, studying abroad helped me become more independent and adaptable in a new environment. Overall, my exchange experience at NTU has been very rewarding, and I am grateful for all the knowledge, skills, and experiences that I have gained so far.