Once an obscure pond during the Qing dynasty, then entering the torrent of history as a fire-fighting reservoir and recreation park for a fuel factory during the turbulent days of World War Two, Lake Success later became a part of NTHU, a name reflecting the central importance of Taiwan-US cooperation during the 1950s. Today, in the wake of its recent restoration, Lake Success once again shines forth in all its glory.

Each generation of students has its own version of Lake Success, providing NTHU with a wellspring of memories worth handing down far into the future.

Thanks to Lake Success, the spirit of natural beauty continues at NTHU. Thanks to Lake Success, the laughter and joy of several generations along with countless nights of heartfelt conversations still reverberate over the water. And thanks to Lake Success, the students at a school originally specializing in science and engineering not only learned how to row and paddle, but also how to appreciate the beauty of nature and enjoy the resonance of artistic cultivation.

Such is the sentiment inscribed on the lakeside lamppost donated by the 1975 graduates of the Department of Nuclear Engineering: “Those youthful days, full of vitality and passion, inspiring bittersweet dreams, and unspeakable emotions, all gathered by Lake Success.”