Excursion to Beijing: Experiencing the Charm of Chinese Culture and Strengthening Sister-College Bonds

From May 23 to 29, 2025, college master Professor Kathy Luo Qian, Associate Master Dr. Sancia Wan and Resident Fellow Ms. Elaine Chang led nine students on a seven-day educational trip to Beijing to deepen their understanding of Chinese history and culture and enhance their sense of national identity.

During this visit to Beijing, Stanley Ho East Asia College and Tsinghua University’s Xinya College engaged in multidimensional exchanges. SHEAC Students engaged in various activities such as hands-on agricultural practice, course observation, and cultural excursion. SHEAC students participated in Xinya College’s general education program, which involved farm work in groups (weeding, harvesting vegetables, etc.) at Xinya Farm. In addition, SHEAC teachers and students visited the University History Museum of Tsinghua University, participated in a lecture of the Xinya College General Education course, and engaged in discussion activities. These multidimensional exchanges enhanced the understanding between the two colleges regarding the philosophies on whole-person education and the residential college model. This was the first visit to Xinya College since the two colleges established their sister-college relationship.

SHEAC teachers and students also visited Peking University, where representatives provided a guided tour. They explored significant historical sites like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Great Wall, enhancing their understanding of China’s long history and the development of higher education.

At the end of the trip, teachers and students summarized and reflected on their experiences, showcasing video outcomes. This journey enriched the students’ learning experiences, fostered valuable friendships, and deepened their understanding of Chinese culture and their sense of patriotism. The sister-college relationship between Stanley Ho East Asia College and Xinya College was strengthened, paving the way for future collaborations in talent cultivation, academic research, and cultural exchange.

北京之旅：體驗中華文化魅力，深化姐妹情誼

為增強書院學生的家國情懷，並深化澳門與北京高校的交流，2025年5月23日至5月29日，澳門大學何鴻燊東亞書院院長羅茜教授、副院長溫慧珊博士及書院導師常藝馨老師帶領9名書院學生進行為期七天的北京學習之旅，深入體驗中國的歷史文化。

在此期間，何鴻燊東亞書院與清華大學新雅書院通過耕讀實踐、課程觀摩、文化參訪等多維度交流，深化了雙方在通識教育理念與書院制育人模式上的共識。何鴻燊東亞書院師生全程參與了清華大學新雅書院《勞動耕作實踐》課程中的農場遊園和豐收節活動，共同體會農耕的辛勞與收穫的喜悅。此外，師生們還參觀了清華大學的校史館，對中國高等教育的發展有了更深入的了解。師生們還旁聽了新雅書院駐院學者陳豔姜老師講授的《中西現代女作家經典作品研讀》課程，並積極參與課堂討論互動，氣氛熱烈。在清華大學新雅書院的安排下，何鴻燊東亞書院師生們與當地師生進行了深入的交流，分享了各自的學習經驗與見解，進一步促進了兩校之間的友誼。這是澳門大學何鴻燊東亞書院與清華大學新雅書院締結為“姐妹書院”後首次到訪新雅書院。

隨後，在北京大學的參觀中，北京大學的代表為學生們提供了精彩的導覽，增強了書院學生對中國頂尖學府的認識。

此次活動中，學生們還參觀了天安門廣場、故宮、頤和園、長城等著名歷史文化景點，通過實地考察，增強了對中國悠久歷史的理解。

在行程的尾聲，師生們對整個旅程的學習及工作成果進行總結、反思和回顧，並展示了視頻成果。這次旅程不僅為學生們提供了豐富的學習經歷，還建立了珍貴的友誼，促進了他們對中國文化的深入理解和愛國情懷的提升。同時，何鴻燊東亞書院與清華大學新雅書院“姐妹”情誼得到了加深，未來雙方將在人才培養、學術研討、文化互鑒等方面開展更多合作。