A delegation comprising 19 students and faculty members from Weixian College* at Tsinghua University last month engaged in an exchange programme at Lui Che Woo College (LCWC) of the public University of Macau (UM) from February 9 to 13, according to a UM statement on Friday.
The statement noted that the primary goal of the exchange was to provide participants with an understanding of UM’s residential college system, while also promoting cultural exchanges and enhancing leadership skills among students.
The statement said that the programme was a blend of academic exchanges, cultural explorations, and team-building activities, highlighting the role of UM’s residential college system in fostering holistic student development. Participants from Weixian College remarked that the experience allowed them to gain insights into UM’s approach, prompting discussions about the potential for implementing a similar system at Tsinghua University to further advance student leadership and overall personal growth, the statement added.
Desmond Lam Chee Shiong, the LCWC College Master, provided the Tsinghua delegation a thorough overview of the college’s facilities and unique features during the exchange. The statement further mentioned that academic discussions and tea sessions were held by college fellows and affiliates. The special role that residential colleges play in developing well-rounded people was the main topic of these conversations. According to the statement, LCWC student leaders also discussed their experiences in areas like floor management, event planning, pastoral care**, and overall college development.
Furthermore, the statement noted that the Weixian College group participated in activities including a coffee workshop, lunch gatherings at LCWC, table tennis matches, and workshops in Muay Thai and Latin dance. They also toured UM’s University Gallery and Wu Yee Sun Library, as well as explored several landmarks in Macau.
*Weixian College is one of the residential colleges at Tsinghua University, designed to provide students with a comprehensive living and learning environment. Residential colleges at Tsinghua, including Weixian College, aim to foster a sense of community among students and faculty, promoting interdisciplinary interaction and personal development outside the traditional classroom setting. – DeepSeek
** In education, “pastoral care” refers to the support and guidance provided to students in schools or universities, focusing on their personal, social, and emotional well-being. – DeepSeek
This undated handout photo provided by the University of Macau (UM) on Friday shows a group photo of the participants of the recent UM-Tsinghua exchange programme.
