"Everything feels so confusing now that I'm in college."
"Is college really just four years of fun?"
"Is my future limited by my major? Should I transfer?"

If you share any of these concerns, sign up for the Afterburner Project! Afterburner is a student-led initiative that connects resources and brings together current students and alumni to share their experiences, inspiring undergraduates to explore more possibilities beyond academics and in their future careers.

Register for talks and the freshman networking event: https://forms.gle/BPGB2ADynJ8Hun6S8
Register for workshops: https://forms.gle/pa2X2E994wu4HQAX9

Event Information

• Theme: Ignite Your Energy to Explore the Future and Redefine Yourself
• Dates and times (depending on the activity): Sat., Sep. 7 and Sun., Sep. 8 (2024), 9:30–11:30, 14:00–17:40, and 18:30–21:00
• Venue: classrooms and multipurpose hall of the College of Management and the College of Social Sciences, NSYSU (see the registration forms for each venue)
• Fee: free of charge
• Eligibility: all NSYSU students (the in-person networking event is for freshmen only)

The project has three parts: workshops, talks, and an in-person networking event for freshmen. See the official Facebook and Instagram pages for details.

Workshops (registration closes August 16)
Through card games, teamwork, and brainstorming, discover your personal traits and your role in a team. On Sat., Sep. 7 at 9:30, the workshop in Room 3038 of the College of Management is co-organized with the YS Youth Career Development Center, Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor. On Sun., Sep. 8 at 9:30, the Afterburner team presents its own workshop. Please choose one.

Talks
Outstanding current students and alumni share their experiences and stories, encouraging you to break out of the boundaries of your major and pursue your interests and goals. Each session pairs one student speaker with one alumni speaker. Topics include:

• Interdisciplinary learning, supported by soft skills such as internationalization and making use of resources
• How to handle the challenges you meet in college with confidence
• Resources on and off campus for your career development
• Stories from speakers with rich experience
• What you can start doing early in your four years of college
• How to prepare yourself mentally and practically for a change of direction

Participants in each talk receive a light meal while supplies last. Meals and seats are limited, so register early. Talks are registered individually, and you are welcome to sign up for several sessions. Registration link: https://forms.gle/EoK2rYYbnuLtMVjN6

In-person networking event for freshmen
Meet fellow students from different departments before the semester starts and build lasting friendships. In support of sustainability, free drinks are provided to participants who bring their own reusable cups; paper cups will not be provided.

If you would like to change your registration, please message the Afterburner Project on its Facebook page or Instagram.

Organizer: 2nd Afterburner Project Organizing Team
Co-organizer: Department of Business Management, NSYSU
Supporting organizations: NSYSU Alumni Association of Taipei; Office of Student Affairs, NSYSU; Career Development Office, College of Management, NSYSU
Sponsors: 統一綜合證券股份有限公司, 雷科股份有限公司, 聯華食品工業股份有限公司, Snapshot