臺大國際處攜手姊妹校楊百翰大學夏威夷分校（BYU–Hawaii）及在地夥伴，舉辦「2026臺大夏威夷南島文化與永續經營見習團」，帶領12位臺大跨領域學生深入歐胡島，從文化傳承、永續經營到國際交流，探索玻里尼西亞文化與島嶼發展的多元面貌。
在 BYUH 的安排下，同學們走進玻里尼西亞文化中心（PCC），了解文化展演如何與商業營運相互結合，也認識 BYUH 與 PCC 透過 iWORK 實習計畫形成的獨特共生模式，讓學生在工作與學習之間累積實務經驗，同時促進太平洋島嶼文化的保存與傳承。團隊亦參訪 The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay，深入了解國際旅宿品牌如何將永續理念融入服務與經營；並與在地品牌 Seven Brothers 創辦人交流，從「信仰、家庭與美食」的品牌精神，理解地方文化如何轉化為深受社區認同的商業模式。
除了產業參訪，行程也融入豐富的校園與生活體驗。同學們與 BYUH 學生交流，並走訪夏威夷大學 Mānoa 分校，與當地臺灣留學生交流，認識在夏威夷求學與生活的實際樣貌；同時透過衝浪、滑索等戶外活動，從自然環境中感受島嶼生活與文化。
此次見習也特別聚焦於南島文化與臺灣原住民族文化之間的連結。多位原住民學生參與其中，讓南島文化不只是課堂上的知識，而成為跨越海洋的實際交流與文化對話。九天的旅程讓同學們從文化、教育與產業等不同面向，理解歐胡島如何在傳統文化保存與現代商業發展之間尋求平衡，並探索永續島嶼發展的更多可能。
更多有關國際引水人計畫：https://internshipabroad.ntu.edu.tw/
NTU Office of International Affairs (OIA), in collaboration with sister institution Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU–Hawaii) and local partners, hosted the 2026 NTU Hawaii – Austronesian Culture and Sustainable Management, leading 12 interdisciplinary NTU students to Oahu for an immersive exploration of Polynesian culture, sustainable business, and cross-cultural exchange.
Under the guidance of BYUH, students visited the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) to explore how cultural performances and business operations work together, while learning about the unique ecosystem connecting BYUH and PCC through the iWORK internship program. The program enables BYUH students to gain practical work experience while completing their studies and contributes to the preservation and transmission of Pacific Island cultures. Students also visited The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay, gaining insights into how sustainability can be integrated into luxury hospitality, and met with the founder of local brand Seven Brothers to explore how the values of “Faith, Family, and Food” have shaped a successful community-oriented business.
Beyond industry visits, the traineeship incorporated campus and local life experiences. Students exchanged ideas with BYUH students and visited the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where they met Taiwanese students and gained firsthand perspectives on studying and living in Hawaii. Outdoor activities including surfing and ziplining further allowed participants to experience the island's natural environment and way of life.
The traineeship also highlighted connections between Polynesian and Indigenous cultures in Taiwan through their shared Austronesian heritage. With several Indigenous NTU students participating, Austronesian culture became more than an academic concept—it became a meaningful opportunity for cross-ocean cultural exchange and dialogue.
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Through this nine-day journey, students explored how Oahu connects cultural preservation, education, business, and sustainability, gaining a deeper understanding of how an island community can balance cultural heritage with modern development and create new possibilities for sustainable growth.
Learn more about the Overseas Internship Program: https://internshipabroad.ntu.edu.tw/
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