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WORDS FROM THE CHAIR<\/span><\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/div>
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If I Were a Freshman Again, ...<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Chair of Leisure and Recreation Management Department <\/strong>
\nChien-Wen Lo<\/h5>\n
Leisure: More Than Just \"Play\"<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\u3000\u3000In a modern society characterized by a rapid pace and increasing pressure, leisure is far more than mere entertainment. It represents the vital process through which individuals reconnect with life, the environment, and their inner selves.
\n\u3000\u3000Reflecting on my own academic journey, I have always believed that interdisciplinary and diverse learning is the most critical stepping stone for personal and professional growth. My expertise has evolved from land and urban spaces during my undergraduate years to research in urban and environmental planning, and now to the planning of leisure and recreation. Throughout this journey, I have been pondering a simple yet profound question: How does the environment we live in influence our quality of life, emotions, and overall well-being? Though these fields may seem distinct, they all converge on a single mission: empowering people to live healthier, higher-quality, and more meaningful lives.<\/h5>\n
Our Vision at Ming Chuan University<\/h5>\n
\u3000\u3000In the Department of Leisure and Recreation Management at Ming Chuan University, our goal is not just to train personnel for event planning or business management. Instead, we nurture a new generation of professionals who deeply understand the intricate relationships between humanity, the environment, and industry.
\n\u3000\u3000Our curriculum is strategically designed around four key pillars:
\n\u3000\u3000\u2022 Leisure, Health, and Healing
\n\u3000\u3000\u2022 Sustainable Environments and Green Leisure
\n\u3000\u3000\u2022 Leisure Technology and Smart Tourism
\n\u3000\u3000\u2022 Event Planning and Industrial Management
\n\u3000\u3000We encourage students to step out of the classroom and into communities, nature, and the heart of the industry. Through internships, capstone projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and international exchanges, students learn to navigate the synergy between leisure, tourism, health, and sustainability, accumulating real-world experience and competence in authentic settings.<\/h5>\n
Join Us in Shaping the Future<\/h5>\n
\u3000\u3000The future of the leisure industry will be inextricably linked with health, technology, the environment, and urban living. Ming Chuan\u2019s Department of Leisure and Recreation Management is committed to cultivating talent characterized by creativity, interdisciplinary thinking, and social responsibility.
\n\u3000\u3000If you are curious about life, travel, nature, technology, and the diverse stories of people, we welcome you to join us. Let\u2019s explore the infinite possibilities of leisure and a healthy lifestyle together!<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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WORDS FROM THE CHAIRWords From the ChairIf I Were a Freshman Again, …Chair of Leisure and Recreation Management Department Chien-Wen Lo Leisure: More Than Just “Play” \u3000\u3000In a modern society characterized by a rapid pace and increasing pressure, leisure is far more than mere entertainment. It represents the vital process through which individuals reconnect with life, the environment, and their … <\/p>\n

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