2025 Rio Hondo College Study Abroad in Taiwan, June 23 – July 12,2025
Study Abroad Program Review Video
International Student Outreach and Recruitment
This presentation is divided into two parts:
- An overview of the high schools visited in Taiwan and the international recruitment plan presented there.
- A proposed implementation plan for the international recruitment strategy.
The International recruitment project is based on the following key considerations:
- The international recruitment plan draws on successful strategies currently used by universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It also reflects the interests and needs expressed by Taiwanese high school principals, as well as the current political environment.
- The International Dual Enrollment Program is already being implemented at Cerritos College, serving as a potential model.
- I am committed to supporting the international recruitment initiative being developed by Rio Hondo College.
Part 1: Slides
Slide 1: Title: Taiwan & China – High School and University Visits
- Subtitle: Rio Hondo College International Recruitment and 2+2 Program Outreach
- Presented by: Dr. Shin Liu, Study Abroad Coordinator/Professor
Slide 2: Schools Visited in Taiwan
- Taichung City:
- Wagor International High School
- Principal: Ms. Liz Liu (lizliu@wagor.tc.edu.tw)
- Website: https://wise.wagor.tc.edu.tw/
- New Taipei City:
- Nanshan High School (Private) : https://www.nssh.ntpc.edu.tw/
- Zhonghe High School ： https://www.chshs.ntpc.edu.tw/
- Principal to transfer to Banqiao HS (July 2025)
- Banqiao High School ：https://www.pcsh.ntpc.edu.tw/
- Zhonghe Junior High School ： https://www.chjhs.ntpc.edu.tw/
Slide 3: School Comparison Table
| School | Students | Location | Features |
| Nanshan HS | 4,500 | Zhonghe | Bilingual, English, Strong college admission |
| Zhonghe HS | 1,979 | Zhonghe | Bilingual, Makerspace, Chinese curriculum |
| Banqiao HS | 2,176 | Banqiao | Gifted classes, high college admission |
| Zhonghe JHS | 1,855 | Zhonghe | Art/sports gifted, STEAM leader |
Slide 4: Follow-Up Opportunities
- Nanshan HS ,Zhonghe HS, Zhonghe JHS:
- Requested detailed proposal
- Requested Brochures
- Invited to present at parent night via Zoom
Slide 5: Dual Diploma Program Overview
- Rio Hondo College + Taiwanese Secondary School
- U.S. Associate Degree + Taiwan High School Diploma
- Mix of online and summer in-person U.S. study
Slide 6: Program Highlights
- Flexible U.S. GE and major coursework
- Fast and affordable degree completion
- TAG transfer to UC campuses
- Global mindset and expanded opportunities
UC TAG Transfer Pathways
- UC Davis
- UC Irvine
- UC Merced
- UC Riverside
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Santa Cruz
Slide 7 Sample Curriculum (Psychology)
| Grade | Courses | Mode | Weekly Time |
| 7–8 | Duolingo English | Self-paced | 10–30 min/day |
| 9 | Intro to Psych, Human Behavior | Async Online | 6 hrs/week |
| 9 Summer | ENGL 100, MATH 112, COMM 100 | In-person (U.S.) | Intensive |
| 10 | PSYC 101, COUN 200, College Prep | Async Online | 6 hrs/week |
| 11 | PSYC 210, Biopsych, HIST 102, POL 101 | Async Online | 6 hrs/week |
| 12 | AA-T Completion & Application | Async Online | 6 hrs/week |
Slide 8: Admission & Graduation Requirements (Rio Hondo College)
Admission Requirement:
Duolingo : 80 points
Graduation Requirements (Rio Hondo College)
- 60 units minimum
- GPA 2.0+
- “C” or Pass in major/GE
- Complete one GE Plan (A/B/C)
- Petition for graduation
Slide 9: General Education Plans
- Plan A: Career-focused, 18+ units
- Plan B: CSU GE, 39 units
- Plan C: IGETC for UC/CSU, 34–37 units
Slide 10 International Tuition Fee
| Load | Units | Tuition |
| PT | 3 | $1,329 |
| PT | 6 | $2,658 |
| PT | 9 | $3,987 |
| FT (min) | 12 | $5,316 |
| FT (standard) | 15 | $6,645 |
Part 1: Slide Presentation
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Dual Diploma Program Opportunity and Implementation
Slide 1: Dual Diploma Program Overview
- Earn a Taiwan High School Diploma
- Earn a Rio Hondo College Associate Degree
- Program combines online coursework with in-person summer study in the U.S.
Slide 2: Why Taiwanese and Chinese Students and Parents Appreciate This Program
Academic Culture
- Academic success has been a core value in Chinese culture for over 5,000 years
- 90% of parents enroll their children in academic enrichment programs
- Parents often pay high fees for programs that don’t guarantee quality or result in a U.S. degree
- Rio Hondo College’s Dual Diploma Program is highly attractive as it meets both academic and cultural expectations
Political Environment
- U.S. student visa applications have become more challenging
- Current international political climate is less welcoming to foreign students
- The dual diploma model offers a safer and more accessible pathway
Slide 3: Study Abroad Student Ambassadors
- Students participating in the Study Abroad Program at Chihlee University (New Taipei City, 2026–2030) can serve as student ambassadors
- Rio Hondo students spend three weeks immersed in Taiwanese culture
- These students can provide peer support to Dual Diploma Program participants
Slide 4: Follow-Up Opportunities
Schools: Nanshan HS, Zhonghe HS, Zhonghe JHS
- Requested a detailed proposal
- Requested brochures
- Invited Rio Hondo to present the program at a virtual parent information night
Slide 5: Follow-Up Implementation (Led by Mr. Chen, Principal of Zhonghe JHS)
- Rio Hondo College prepares an English brochure featuring sample majors (Word file)
- Shin Liu translates the brochure into Mandarin (Word file)
- Taiwanese principals review and update the content (Word file)
- Rio Hondo’s Marketing Department designs the final brochure (Word + PDF)
- Taiwanese schools provide local school information to be included
- Final brochures and printing fees are sent to Mr. Chen for distribution
Slide 6: Parent Night Implementation
- Distribute brochures to participating high schools and middle schools one week before the event
- Present the Dual Diploma Program to parents via Zoom during parent night
Slide 7: Consultant Fees and Student Involvement
- Rio Hondo College may provide consultant fees or honorariums for principals supporting the program
- The top-performing student from Cohort 1 can serve as an embedded tutor for Cohort 2
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