In the early morning of July 11, 2016, eight students from Class 2013 led by Si Linmin flew to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, seven of whom participated in the five-week summer research program and one in the one-week summer camp.
As a leading and internationally renowned research university in Asia, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) holds the dual AACSB and EQUIS accreditation and is a member of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU), the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and the Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities. It focuses on programs of technology and business management, with an equal emphasis on humanities and social sciences, and it is known for its business and engineering.
Through the group activities in the first week, including meeting with leaders of the School of Science, the students learn about the university’s rigorous attitude towards academics and its liberal and open environment. At the the welcome dinner, the students and teachers from different universities had pleasant exchanges with the teachers of HKUST, discussed various topics including the academic research, education and life, and strengthened mutual understanding.
The teachers’ lectures on science and research provided an opportunity for students who participated in the summer research programs to learn more about their supervisors. They also provided a window on the university’s research in diverse fields.
In the following four weeks, students who enrolled in the summer research program joined different groups to carry out their research. They experienced the internationalized environment by doing research at HKUST, had further in-depth exchange with outstanding scholars in their field of interest. The summer camp helped them improve their personal abilities, strengthen mutual understanding and laid a good foundation for their future graduate studies.
The happiness and fulfillment of these days will be an unforgettable memory for every student. In the future, they will work hard with a rigorous attitude towards academic research, a committed attitude towards study and a positive attitude towards daily life.
Written by Zhao Yao, Photos by Si Linmin) September 14, 2016
