Benguet State University warmly welcomed the delegation from Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU). The visiting team was composed of Year 3 and 4 Nursing students, led by Assoc. Prof. Pei-Ling Wu, Deputy Director of the Department of Nursing, and Assoc. Prof. Yen-Chiao Angel Lu. Their visit is part of the growing partnership and exchange activities between BSU and CSMU.
To introduce the visitors to the university, the group was brought on a campus tour. They explored key areas of BSU, such as the University Library, where they learned about available learning resources; the University Clinic, which showed how basic health services are provided; and the University Museum, where they saw the rich culture and history of the University. The team also visited the Cordillera Regional Apiculture Center, where they were introduced to BSU’s work on beekeeping and research, and finally, the Strawberry Farm at the Agri-based Technology Business Incubator/Innovation Center, a well-known symbol of La Trinidad.
A welcome program was later held at the International Relations Office. In the welcome message, Dean Mark U. Gay-as, of the Benguet State University College of Nursing Community, officially welcomed the visitors and shared the story of BSU’s partnership with CSMU, including how both institutions plan to continue to work together through academic linkages and student learning activities. He also mentioned the plans for the next days of the visit. Associate Dean Jude L. Tayaben introduced the members of the visiting team, and IRO Director Dr. Rex John G. Bawang gave a short message to close the program.
After lunch, the visitors went to the College of Nursing for a hands-on experience. They observed the Nursing classrooms, visited the Simulation Laboratory, and learned how BSU trains its students using different equipment and setups. Their day ended with a clinical exposure at Benguet General Hospital, where they were able to see actual hospital operations and patient care practices in the local setting.
Overall, the day ended on a high note, with the visitors gaining new learning experiences from the campus tour, the simulation lab activities, and their clinical exposure at Benguet General Hospital. It was a full and productive day that helped them get a glimpse of BSU’s programs, culture, and community. This visit is only the beginning, as the team still has more activities lined up in the next few days, giving them more chances to learn, connect, and deepen the partnership between BSU and CSMU.
