SPC Overseas Summer Program 2018 Successfully Held in Eugene, USA

Organized by Shiu Pong College, the 2018 SPC Overseas Summer Program was successfully held at Northwest Christian University (NCU) in Eugene, Oregon, from June 22 to July 6. Led by College Master Prof. Kenneth Leung, a group of 8 SPC students had a life-changing experience in this summer by participating in the 15-day American Culture and Language Program. The trip was described by one of the participating students as “the best adventure in life ever”.

This is the fourth Overseas Summer Program organized by SPC so far. Being one of the signature experiential learning programs, this language program was especially designed for students who are serious about enhancing their English speaking and listening abilities, as well as their understanding of American culture.

Through engaging in culture and language classes conducted by NCU professors, various interesting elective courses such as “Global Leadership”, “American Sports”, “Dogs and Society” and “Leisure and Music Analysis”, and interaction with homestay family, participating students were able to raise their confidence in speaking English and deepening their understanding of American culture in a relaxing yet effective way. As mentioned by many participating students, the highlight of the 15-day trip was the outdoor activities and culture tours, including rafting and camping at the McKenzie River and a visit to the deepest lake of America – the Crater Lake – at a National Park. These outdoor activities provided students a great opportunity to interact freely with American students and teachers of NCU, as well as a moment to enjoy the outdoor life and natural beauty of America.

With great satisfaction and fruitful learning outcome, the group returned to Macau on July 6. All of the 8 participating students had experienced an enriching journey and gained unforgettable friendship with NCU students. All of them mentioned that this summer program should be organized again in the next academic year in order to benefit more SPC students. Anna Wong, the student leader of this program commented that “the trip has been mind-blowingly refreshing. I sincerely hope that everyone on the trip feels the same, that we’ve all given something ourselves as well as received life-long lesson. My views on serious matter were challenged, my personal values were given a new perspective that I recognize deep down. According to Anna, this trip has resulted in life-changing experience for participating students.

 

紹邦書院2018年暑期海外項目在美國尤金成功舉行

由紹邦書院組織的2018年暑期海外項目于6月22日至7月6日在美國俄勒岡州尤金市的西北基督教大學(NCU)順利完成。8名紹邦書院的同學在院長梁偉賢教授的帶領下,參加了為期15天的美國文化和語言項目,體驗了人生的變化。其中一位同學稱這段經歷是“生命中最棒的歷奇”。

這是紹邦書院迄今為止組織的第四次暑期海外項目。它是紹邦書院主要的體驗式學習項目之一,專為那些真心希望提升英語聽、說能力,并想深入了解美國文化的同學量身定制。

NCU的教授們精心選擇了豐富多彩、趣味盎然的文化及語言課程,如“全球領導力”、“美國體育”、“狗與社會”及“閒暇與音樂分析”等。在上課之餘,同學們還和所寄宿的家庭密切互動。這些輕鬆而又有效的方式使他們提升了講英語的自信,並對美國文化有了更深入的了解。不少同學認為,項目最高潮的部分就是戶外活動和文化之旅,包括前往麥近時河漂流和露營,到國家公園參觀美國最深的湖泊——火山口湖。這些戶外活動讓紹邦書院的同學們可以和NCU的美國師生一邊享受自然美景和野外生活,一邊自由地互動交流。

7月6日,同學們帶著滿足的心情和豐碩的學習成果返回澳門。8名成員都覺得不虛此行,并和NCU的同學結下了難忘的友誼。所有人都認為這個項目應該在下一學年繼續下去,讓更多紹邦學生受益。項目的學生領袖Anna表示:“這項目讓人煥然一新。我真心希望每個同伴都能感受到自己上了終身有益的一課并大有收穫。對於我來說, 我的一些嚴肅問題的觀點受到了挑戰,我的個人價值被賦予了新的深度。”在Anna看來,這次旅程讓參與的同學們都體驗了人生意義的轉折。

 

Camping out on a mountain top

在山頂露營

 

An in-class debate of a communication module

溝通課程中的課堂辯論

 

Playing with a dog in a “Dogs and Society” class

在“狗與社會”課堂中跟狗玩耍

 

Learning the tricks of baking a pie in an American Family

在一個美國家庭中學習烤餡餅的技巧

 

Upon completion of an out-door Frisbee lesson

完成室外的飛盤課

 

Walking through the National Park where there is few trails

穿越沒有現成路徑的國家公園

 

Feeling the cool air in Front of the deepest crater lake of North America

在北美最深的火山口湖畔感受冷冽的空氣