PNU students from different campuses completed their Cultural Immersion Program and Teaching Assistantship as part of the American Language Village Winter Camp at Taibei International Bilingual School in Shilin, Taiwan, from February 3 to 9, 2025.

For this program, PNU student participants served as teacher assistants, helping Taiwanese students improve their English proficiency. This year, students came from PNU Manila and the campuses, namely: Cindy P. Molina, a Master of Arts in Counseling student from PNU Manila; Areta Mae P. Tinaza, a Bachelor in English Education (BEE) student from PNU North Luzon; Noela Aiah Jane C. Campos, a BEE student from PNU Mindanao; and Rudz A. Santiago and Reynaldo B. Merabe Jr., both BEE students from PNU Visayas. They were accompanied by the Director of the Linkages and International Office, Mr. Bryan C. Dayuta.

The camp was conducted in one of the international bilingual schools in Taiwan, Taibei International Bilingual School in Shilin District. PNU student interns participated in various immersive activities designed for their assigned learners. Through this camp, student interns from PNU were able to immerse themselves in diverse cultural backgrounds while building strong camaraderie in their mission to teach students the importance of English proficiency and language. In addition, the program also emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and intercultural understanding.

The ALV Camp, the only English immersion initiative based in Taiwan, was established in 1992, helping students develop their English skills in a conducive and friendly learning environment. The Cultural Immersion and Teaching Assistantship Program has been a result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PNU and the ALV Camp since 2023. Through the partnership, the teacher assistants benefited from an all-expenses-paid arrangement. Apart from the camp necessities, the PNU students received an allowance for transportation, meals, and accommodation during the five-day camp.