In the perception of many, psychological counseling had still seemed like a mysterious service, and its per-session cost of several thousand dollars often caused confusion. In the book, Mr. Toad, who had fallen into depression, went to see a therapist, Heron, upon the encouragement of his close friends.
From August 2 to 8, 2025, a volunteer team from Yuan Ze University’s Asia International Humanitarian Aid Program traveled to the Bajau islands in Sabah, Malaysia.
This summer, I participated in a one-month language program at the University of Calgary in Canada through Yuan Ze University’s “1,000 Students Abroad Program.” Although it lasted only four weeks, this journey became a significant turning point in my life.
Amid an increasingly volatile international landscape, marked by former U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies and escalating military exercises by China near Taiwan, Jensen Huang's visit stood out as particularly significant.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the cinema industry had suffered a significant downturn, with people living under the shadow of the virus. Then came Top Gun: Maverick, a film that burst onto the scene with Tom Cruise in the lead role.
Over nineteen days, I learned how to truly listen to the world with my heart.
“Teacher, will you come to our class again tomorrow?” asked a young student from northern Thailand, eyes filled with reluctant hope. In that moment, I felt something stir within me—my nose tingled as emotion welled up—and I realized just how deeply I had connected with these children during this journey.
Did you know? According to the latest report published by a job bank, 38.2% of university students faced financial pressure, and 66.1% were worried about the rising cost of living, feeling that the allowance from their parents was no longer enough.