A Day at RTI: Stepping into the World of International Broadcasting

By Lisa Nguyen

For Mary, a second-year student from the International Business and Trade (IBT) program under the International College (IC) at Ming Chuan University, the visit to Radio Taiwan International (RTI) was more than just a school trip.

Representing MCU VSA, she joined a group of students from different universities, all curious about what happens behind the scenes of an international radio station.
“I didn’t expect the atmosphere to be so warm and welcoming,” Mary shared.

The day began with a small opening session in Room B1, where students were introduced to key members of RTI, including representatives from the Foreign Language Programming Division and the Vietnamese section.

Rather than a formal lecture, the session felt like a conversation. Students listened, asked questions, and even shared their own thoughts with the speakers. By the end of it, what could have been a formal introduction turned into a memorable exchange, complete with small gifts and group photos that captured the moment.

As the visit continued, the group was guided through RTI’s story. A short introductory video set the stage, followed by a walk through the exhibition area, where the history of the station unfolded—from its early days to its role today in connecting audiences around the world. For Mary, it was the first time she truly understood how media could cross borders, languages, and cultures so seamlessly.

“It made me realize that communication is not just about speaking; it’s about reaching people,” she reflected.

But the most exciting part of the day was still ahead. On the first floor, inside the podcast studios, students were given the chance to become broadcasters themselves.

Guided by an RTI broadcaster, they were introduced to the basics of recording—from how to control their voice to how to deliver a script naturally. Students stepped into the studio with headphones and microphones, reading scripts from real programs.

Looking back, the visit may have only lasted a few hours, but it left a lasting impression. For IBT students like Mary, who are often focused on business and global markets, the experience opened up a different perspective—one where communication, culture, and media all come together.

More importantly, it was a reminder that learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms, but also in moments like these, when you get to try, experience, and see things for yourself.