HKUST Genesis = 同創, Volume 13, Number 7

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[evdate 2002-09-04] Genesis VOL.13 NO.7 SEPTEMBER 2002 HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INSIDE THIS ISSUE HKUST Forum concludes 2 Faculty publication ranks top 2 Welcome, gifted students 3 New exchange scholar 3 JUST Walk 4 Egypt expedition 4 Stories of Generation Ex(change) Learning is not just about books, studying and exams. Understanding how people in other parts of the world think and work is also a key factor for success in today's global society. And what better way to do it than to take advantage of the University's strong exchange program

with more than 80 universities worldwide? Below, Sammy Hang-Yin Wong, an HKUST third-year Finance major student, and Georgia Institute of Technology's William Robinson(International Affairs Yr 3) share their memorable exchange experiences.

The American way Sammy: "I chose an exchange with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) Wharton School of Business to broaden my horizons. I found my semester at this Ivy League institution exciting and productive. I had a chance to meet business gurus such as George Soros, and took part in many crosscultural activities. At the weekends and in the holidays, I visited many different areas of

the US. Now I understand the Chinese saying: 'It is better to do miles of traveling than to read miles of text.'

"In class, I was particularly impressed by the willingness of Penn students to participate. They are very aware of social and world issues, and open to cultural diversity. They are also good at balancing work and play. "But my experience also made me realize that even though many people say Hong Kong students aren't as smart as overseas students, in fact we are. We just need to improve our interpersonal skills. "There were difficult times, especially when I cut my fingers badly, requiring stitches-without anesthetic- and putting my left hand out of action for a month. I felt helpless and lonely so far away from home. Fortunately, my new friends helped me through. We didn't know each other well at that stage but they took care of me. "Overseas exchange is a valuable opportunity to gain insight and enhance self-development. The resources are there. Why not make the most of them?" At home in Hong Kong William: "The HKUST exchange was a way to get away from everything I knew and totally immerse myself in another culture. American exchange students often choose to go to Europe or Australia because they are similar. I wanted to try a completely different place. "Learning about China's history, people and languages was interesting and rewarding. I was also very taken by HKUST's focus on teaching students to be productive in the SAR. Many American universities seem focused on making money, not educating a new generation. "To encourage exchange students to settle in, the Student Affairs Office organized a variety of activities, which I really

appreciated, and I also learnt a few key Cantonese phrases from my classmates to help me along. "One of my favorite memories is of a friend's birthday party in UG3 hall. 10 of us-I was the only exchange student-got together, talked for a while and then had the best cake fight ever! I've kept in touch with these students and will be returning for the congregation this fall.

"My exchange opened my eyes to international affairs and I would really like to work in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland after I graduate."

HKUST Forum sparks debate on role of Government On 12 July, the University set the community talking with the third and final session of the HKUST Forum on the Future Development of Hong Kong. The stimulating event, organized by the School of Business and Management, brought together academics, think tanks and business people to discuss the role of the Government in the economy and how best to move Hong Kong forward. The session provided insights into Hong Kong's economic history and the Government's past and present position in relation to the economy, and sparked a series of proposals, ranging from the need for a new mindset for senior civil servants to the creation of a land board

and a new policy on higher education. Offering wide-ranging and enlightening views on how changes could be made were speakers/panelists Miss Christine Loh, CEO of Civic Exchange, Prof Leonard Cheng, Head of the Department of Economics at HKUST, Prof

Edward Chen, President of Lingnan University, Michael Enright, Professor of Business Administration at the University of Hong Kong, and Mr Wilfred Wong, Vice-Chairman of Shui On Holdings. The moderator was Prof Francis Lui, Director of the University's Center for Economic Development.

A question-and-answer session between the audience and panelists provided a lively debate, followed by an entertaining and thought-provoking luncheon speech entitled "Government: How Many Fingers in How Many Pies?" by Dr John C C Chan, Chairman of the University Council.

Other speakers included President Prof Paul Ching-Wu Chu and Prof K C Chan, Dean of Business and Management.

The two earlier Forum sessions tackled Hong Kong's role in relation to the Pearl River Delta, and innovation and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong respectively.

HKUST is preparing a report on the Forum to be submitted to the Government for policy reference. GENESIS, 4 SEPTEMBER 2002 _ Faculty publication top in world and region HKUST faculty are top in research publication. In 2001, our accounting faculty gained the No. 1 spot in the world again for articles published in five leading academic journals in the field for the second consecutive year.

Prof Gary Biddle, Head of the Department of Accounting and Associate Dean of Business and Management, pointed out that such internationally renowned research was a major asset for teaching, enabling students to gain knowledge that "won't

appear in textbooks for another 10 years". HKUST accounting graduates are thus equipped with top skills to succeed in the developing global economy and gain a competitive edge with employers in the job market, he said. The accolade is for research published in 2001 in Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, and The Accounting Review. HKUST joins Stanford, Columbia and Pennsylvania in being the only universities to rank in the top 10 for the past four years. Meanwhile, with world wide attention increasingly focused on China, Hong Kong has powered ahead internationally in China studies, with HKUST's School of Humanities and Social Science faculty leading the way. Total number of publications in the past five years in the top three English journals in the field shows HKUST ranks first among universities in Hong Kong, and among the top five internationally along with Harvard and Stanford. The journals are the China Journal, China Quarterly and Journal of Asian Studies. University Council Chairman Dr John Chan gave a luncheon speech. GENESIS, 4 SEPTEMBER 2002 _

Off to an early start The first batch of gifted secondary school students admitted through the Early Admission Program received a warm welcome from top university officials, faculty and staff on 15 July. Speaking at the occasion, President Prof Paul Ching-Wu Chu noted HKUST's continuing lead in the Research Grants Council's

competitive earmarked research grants and the Department of Accounting's top world ranking in a survey of research publications, and urged the new undergraduates to take every opportunity to learn from the University's world-class faculty. Prof Peter Dobson, Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs, also encouraged the students to act as role models for other students and to contribute to the University community. A total of 56 Form 6

students have been admitted under the scheme. The event marked the opening of a six week enrichment program designed to ease the students' transition from secondary to tertiary education. During the summer, students attended academic courses and a series of weekly talks entitled "The 21st Century and Me" by University Council member Mr Ronnie Chan. In these sessions, Mr Chan spoke about his experiences and presented his vision of the future for Hong Kong.

"The summer enrichment program allowed me to get a feel of how courses are conducted at the University," said Civil Engineering student Yik-Hung Wong. On the other hand, Global Business student Tha-Hin Ko found the General Education course and business talks practical and inspiring.

The University launched the Early Admission Program in March to enable gifted secondary school students to enter university after completing Form 6 and to keep talented young people in Hong Kong. Of the first program

entrants, 17 have joined the School of Science, 23 have enrolled in the School of Engineering and 16 have entered the School of Business and Management. The University received over 200 applications.

Exchange scholar joins German Center The German Center in the University's Europe Institute (EI) has gained a new visiting scholar with the arrival of zoologist and neuroscientist Prof Michael H顤ner. Prof H顤ner, a professor of cellular neuroscience in the Department of Zoology, University of G飆tingen in Germany, will continue his research at HKUST and promote two-way academic and research exchanges between Germany and Hong Kong. "It was a personal challenge and a bit of an adventure to live in Hong Kong, without previous working experience in Asia," said Prof H顤ner, who started at the German Center and the Department of Biology in June. "Getting to know people, sharing views and being supported is essential for 'newcomers' like me, and in this respect my first two months have already been an exciting experience. I have found an open-minded, stimulating international atmosphere at HKUST." Prof H顤ner's position at the German Center was offered by the EI and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). As well as assisting Hong Kong students to study in Germany, he will be forging links between the German Center, the academic community and German organizations in Hong Kong, and also encouraging German students and especially postgraduates and scientists to come to HKUST and other universities in the SAR. The German Center opened in 1999 and since then has been actively involved in academic exchanges and research collaborations. Student exchange programs have been established with leading German universities and partnerships forged with well-known German companies. GENESIS, 4 SEPTEMBER 2002 _ Walk like an Egyptian 2002 Accounting graduate Ada Kar-Ling Ma (third from right) and Economics and Finance Year 2 student Wingy Wing Y Lai (far right) were among four students from local universities to win an exciting trip to Egypt in the recent Unveil the Ancient Land of Arabia writing contest. During the event-packed tour, from 2 to 16 June, the students met government officials, academics and young people, and visited universities, museums, mosques, the bazaar and the Pyramids. The trip was supported by the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Gulf Air. Both Ada and Wingy found the visit an eye-opener. "The greatest thing about this trip was the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of a completely different culture. That's something you can't get from books," Wingy said.

JUST Walk-every step counts Indulge in the clean air and breathtaking scenery of Clear Water Bay Visit Ancient Street of TV City Join fellow UST members and raise funds for the new student hall All this at UST's first walkathon on 20 October ! President Prof Paul Ching-Wu Chu, Court and Council members and special guests will take the lead after a short opening ceremony at the Piazza.

All UST faculty, staff, students, alumni and their families and friends are encouraged to take part, with a choice of short or long routes to cater for all. The 5km route takes one and a half hours to complete, passing through Tai Po Tsai, the knoll near Yau Yue Wan, Ancient Street of TV City and back. The short route is about 3km and stays on flat ground. Prizes will be awarded to the best Team and Individual fundraisers. After the walk, take part in Fun Day-a carnival of games and performances at the LG7 lawn area. Due to complete in early 2004, the new hostel will offer 527 places and enable more students to experience campus life. The Government is providing 75% of the construction fee. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has also generously pledged HK$19.5 million, with the University needing to raise the same amount. Come and join the walk because every step counts. For details, please visit http www.ust.hk/just_walk. Call 2358-6308, or email at justwalk@ust.hk for enquiries. Senior Editor Barbara Yang Editor Bosco Wong Contributors Sally Course, Jennifer Gobok, Kaxton Siu, Joseph Zhou Design & Production Publishing Technology Center Genesis is published by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs to keep members of the HKUST community in touch with University news and views. The next issue of Genesis will be published on 7 October 2002. Contributions are welcome, but must be received at least three weeks before publication date either by fax at 2358-0537, or by email at genesis@ust.hk (c)2002 by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved. GENESIS http www.ust.hk/genesis Campus Calendar Until 11 Sep Introduction & Program Review of the HKUST Center for the Arts Exposition Hall Until 10 Oct China in Maps- A Library Special Collection Ping Yuan and Kinmay W Tang Gallery, Library 19 Sep 1-2 pm Performance Day 2002- HKUSTSU Dance Society The Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium 23 Sep 1-2 pm Concert by the Meridian Quartet Exposition Hall Attention HKUST Student Societies/Groups/Organizations: 15% discount on all goods from normal prices! To purchase, please download & complete the "Student Society/Group Purchase Form" from http /www.ab.ust.hk/cso/ffb_form_down.htm Call 2623-1222 for enquiries.

香港科技大學 同創{????}二〇〇二年九月號 周臻 來自上海的科大人 周臻〔圖右〕是科大從內地招募的首批本科生之一，今年將升讀計算機科學系的博士課程。 在

不久前語言中心舉辦的科大十周年英文寫作比賽中，他以'Memories of 1999'奪得第一名。

今期他與《同創》讀者分享他的故事。 1999年1月，當列車從上海站緩緩駛離，我的人生也開往下一站：香港。那是一個 意料之外的選擇。在拿到我夢寐以求的復旦大學錄取通知書後的一個月裏，我有幸 通過香港特區政府和教育部的計劃，成為了香港科技大學的本科生。於是，背著夢 想和憧憬，我與一群同齡人踏上南下的旅程。 到了香港，還來不及享受初到異地的新奇和愉悅，來不及欣賞科大的美景，麻 煩就接踵而至。首先是語言這隻攔路虎，無論是英語或是廣東話，對我而言，都是 外語。面對別人依依呀呀，自己一頭霧水，自信心難免受打擊；聽不懂老師的講解， 更是讓人著急。當時所能做的只有一步一個腳印慢慢來。 其次就是生活上的問題和文化差異的撞擊。在嘗試,溝通、諒解、再嘗試的循環 中，我摸索前行。最後，我發現只要不把差異變成自己的有色眼鏡，眞心投入地和別人交朋 友，

很快就能成為其中的一分子。 初到香港，成績並不如人意，然而壓 力卻要多一分。本地的同學普遍認為我們 的基礎應該更好些，其實我們並沒有多大優勢，反而困難和不適應更多些。此消彼 長，必須付出更大努力。尤其是對於英語這個基礎科目，更是絲毫不敢放鬆。 提高英語水平的方法很多，可是沒有一種是捷徑。主要就是平時積累，再試著 'thinking in English'。有空可以去語言自學中心坐坐。我最喜歡在那兒看電影，一部 電影我總是看兩遍，一遍看情節，再一遍仔細聽對白。要是有機會和老師或不認識 的外國人用英語聊天，對自己的自信頗有幫助。當然，還要上好英語課，這可是最 基本的，因為我學英語的方法都是從老師那裏得來的。 在英文寫作比賽中拿到第一名，頗為意外。當初只是想將自己的故事回報科大十 周年校慶，不過用這樣一個奬作為三年本科學習的總結也不錯。轉眼三年時光匆匆 而過，我相信我抓住了一生中為數不多的機會，帶給我許多意想不到的收穫。最大 收穫便是一群知心朋友和我分享快樂，遇上甚麼困難都從旁援手，實在是一件很幸 福的事。如果再讓我選擇一次，我依舊會選擇香港，選擇科大。 同創{????}二〇〇二年九月四日 各地手球精英匯聚科大 15隊來自中國內地、台灣、新加坡、澳門和香港的專上院校手球 運動員在7月22日至28日齊集科大，參加'第19屆中國大學生手 球錦標賽暨國際大學生手球邀請賽'。 賽事第二度在科大舉行。五年前的比賽以慶祝香港回歸一周年 為主題。這次適逢科大首個標準沙灘手球場建成，標誌著科大的手 球發展踏進新里程。 一連六日的賽事分 男、女子組採單循環形式進行。比賽結果請參 閱附表。 籌備委員會副主席、科大學生會體育聯會主席余文豪同學表示：'手 球邀請賽讓各地同學交流切磋，分享風土人情和地域文化，十分有意義。' 第十九屆中國大學生手球錦標賽 男子甲組冠軍合肥工業大學 男子乙組冠軍同濟大學 女子甲組冠軍汕頭大學 女子乙組冠軍同濟大學 國際大學生手球邀請賽男子組冠軍同濟大學 女子組冠軍同濟大學 體育道德風尚奬運動隊男子組澳門大學 女子組新加坡國立大學

攜手共建校園社群 科大教職員協會於7月4日舉 行第二屆周年大會， 選出 2002-03年度幹事會成員。上{????}騝|會長王仕中博士、副 會長區嘉麗博士及秘書羅凌麗容女士獲推選連任，司庫 一職則由行政及總務副校長辦公室譚鴻標先生出任。 王仕中博士表示：'協會在未來一年除繼續舉辦聯誼 活動外，還會更上一層樓，希望與同事共同創造一個更理想的工作環 境。面對香港經濟前景不明朗所帶來的影響，我希望大家能夠實事求 是，以理性的態度面對當前困境。我們慶幸校內有很多推己及人的熱 心同事，協會將進一步凝聚這些同事的力量，建設我們的校園社群。'

科大教職員協會2002-03年度幹事會： 會長： 王仕中博士〔生物化學系〕 副會長： 區嘉麗博士〔教學促進中心〕 秘書： 羅凌麗容〔學生事務處〕 司庫： 譚鴻標〔行政及總務副校長辦公室〕 委員： 羅美芳〔學術副校長辦公室〕 林乾禮〔校產管理處〕 鄭傑明〔採購處〕 成燕玲〔工業工程及工程管理學系)鄧永財〔資訊科技服務中心〕 蕭觀明〔學生事務處〕 增選委員： 蔡文魁〔校產管理處〕 林國平〔校產管理處〕 林惟良〔出版技術中心〕 李雪松(工學院院長辦公室)曹錦然〔校產管理處〕

同創{????}二〇〇二年九月四日 Senior Editor Barbara Yang Editor Bosco Wong Contributors Sally Course, Jennifer Gobok, Kaxton Siu, Joseph Zhou Design & Production Publishing Technology Center Genesis is published by the Office of University Development and Public Affairs to keep members of the HKUST community in touch with University news and views. The next issue of Genesis will be published on 7 October 2002. Contributions are welcome, but must be received at least three weeks before publication date either by fax at 2358-0537, or by email at genesis@ust.hk 下期《同創》將於2002年10月7日出版。 《同創》園地公開，歡迎投稿。來稿請傳眞 2358-0537，或電郵genesis@ust.hk。 截稿日期：出版前三週。 2002 by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. All rights reserved. GENESIS http www.ust.hk/genesis "校長杯"賽事弘揚研究精神 科大首屆'校長杯'競賽於6月19日圓滿結束，分別有兩組同學獲頒'校長杯'、 四組獲頒'壹等奬'、七組獲頒'二等奬'及11組入選'優異奬'。'校長杯'旨在提高同

學對研究的興趣，並培養同學在管理研究項目、人際溝通及推介研究成果等方面的技 巧，由策劃及協調處負責統籌。 競賽於2001年11月開始接受同學報名，至本年3月1日截止時共收到45份項目概念建 議書；主題涉及歷史、哲學、天文、經濟、電子及生物科技，其中以電子項目佔多數。 25組進入準決賽的同學 在6月3日至6日在何善衡體育館接待廳展出項目報告及接 受提問。由五位教授組成的籌備委員會根據展覽選出六個壹等奬項目進入決賽。6月 19日，決賽隊伍聚首利榮達演講廳，向評審委員會簡述他們的項目；遴選結果於當 日晚上7時舉行的頒奬典禮上公佈。結果兩組同學以優異的研究成果及出色的表達技 巧脫穎而出，勇奪首屆'校長杯'，獲頒發奬杯、一萬元奬金及卓越證書。入選'壹 等奬'的四組同學則獲頒奬牌、六千元奬金及傑出成就證書。'二等奬'獲頒奬牌及三千元

奬金；'優異奬'則獲頒500港元書券。校長朱經武教授在頒奬典禮中說：'希望校 長杯可以鼓勵同學們發揮創造力，認識新事物，學習如何與人溝通，建 立團隊精神及訓練表達技巧。參與這項競賽是同學們的起步點。' 校長杯得主之一的何聲喜同學表示：參與賽事讓同學學習推介自己的研究成 果，對日後事業發展會有很大助益。另一奬杯得主關英傑同學說：'最令我感動的是 得到教授、實驗室職員和其他同學的支持和指導，使我們之間的感情增進不少。' Campus Calendar 校園活動 Until 11 Sep Introduction & Program Review of the HKUST Center for the Arts Exposition Hall Until 10 Oct China in Maps? A Library Special Collection Ping Yuan and Kinmay W Tang Gallery, Library 19 Sep 1-2 pm Performance Day 2002? HKUSTSU Dance Society The Hong Kong Jockey Club Atrium 23 Sep 1-2 pm Concert by the Meridian Quartet Exposition Hall 展期至9月11日 科大藝術中心節目一覽 展覽廳 展期至10月10日 地圖中國 圖書館特藏展 圖書館唐炳源、唐溫金美展覽廳 9月19日下午1時至2時 科大舞社匯演2002 香港賽馬會大堂 9月23日下午1時至2時 The Meridian Quartet演奏會 展覽廳 得奬同學 得奬項目標題 奬項 何聲喜、陳耀民 微型顯示器頭盔 校長杯 關英傑、陳嘉茵 聚苯乙烯聚丙烯酸嵌段共聚物 校長杯 微觀結構的自組裝 薩家盛、林祖莉、油麻地戲院之流金歲月 壹等奬 何穎霖 呂詠雯 鋼筋比例對鋼筋混凝土 壹等奬 展力牆之剛度的影響 何凱霖 厄爾尼諾南方濤動對西北 壹等奬 太平洋上熱帶氣旋活動的影響 趙子揚 決定神經細胞獨特性的mab-21 壹等奬 基因如何在新桿形線蟲中受影響 麻醉反應的基因所調控 Attention HKUST Student Societies/Groups/Organizations: 15% discount on all goods from normal prices! To purchase, please download & complete the "Student Society/Group Purchase Form" from http www.ab.ust.hk/cso/ffb_form_down.htm Call 2623-1222 for enquiries.

科大競逐政府研究經費再佔鰲頭 科大連續第九年在爭取香港政府研究資助局〔研資局〕撥款方面締造傑出 成績。根據研資局公佈2002-03年度"角逐研究用途補助金"的結果，科大繼續在申請 項目成功率〔64%〕表現優秀，遠高於全港院校的總平均〔41%〕；此外，科大亦在資 助項目總數及人均資助額方面名列首位。 在科大提交的257個研究項目中，165項獲得資助，資助總額首次突破一億港元 〔1.01億港元〕；每位科大教授平均獲得約22萬港元研究資助，遠高於第二位的院校 〔約14萬港元〕及全港院校總平均〔約11萬港元〕。本年全港共有691個項目獲研資局 撥款，資助總額約4億280萬港元〔較去年增加6%〕。 研資局在本年度共收到1,698個申請項目，由四個學科小組負責評審。科大在 自然科學和工程學獲得的研究資助是各院校之 冠，資助額分別為1,803萬及4,356萬港元。在"人 文學、社會科學及商科"組別中， 科大在"行政、商科及社會科學"領域得 到的資助亦是全港院校之冠，達999萬港元。 科大本年度共有10個項目獲得超過100萬港元資助，其中生物化學系佔四項，生物學系三項，

化學系兩項，電機及電子工程學系一項。 全校獲得最多撥款的項目是生物化學系副教授張明傑博士有關神經組織蛋白的 研究，資助金額為235萬港元。去年，他的另一項神經蛋白研究項目獲得209萬港元資 助，亦是全校獲最高資助額的項目。

珠三角學生交流 科大理學院、工學院及工商管理學院的學生會聯同學生事務處於7月29日至8月4日舉辦首屆"珠三角論壇"，主題是"珠三角是我家"；邀請廣東省13所學府的70多位師生，以及澳

門大學和科大代表共同探討珠江三角洲地區發展，藉此加深三地同學對這個地區的了解，並 促進聯繫和交流。

論壇籌備委員會主席、科大商學院學生會公關秘書梁栩敏同學指出：珠江三角 洲因著地理及發展優勢，成為中國經濟體系一個舉足輕重的樞紐；廣東、香港及澳 門關係密切，互動發展，機遇無限。"珠三角不但是同學們的家，更是我們未來的 發展基地，實在有需要加深對這個地區的認識，透過積極參與了解社會、民生、教育、環境 、經濟等方面的情況，推動進一步發展。"

學生事務處於本年初開始與三個學院的學生會籌備這次論壇。參加的同學自定主題，製作一 個多媒體片段，在論壇中匯報。同學選擇的主題大多環繞著三個重點：珠江三角洲

的區域發展、基建與經濟發展，及它在中國發展上的角色。 在論壇期間，各校亦製作展覽板在科大校園展出籌委會又安排多個校外參觀活動，幫助同學 了解香港的

科技發展和生活環境。 香港科技園有限公司企業拓展及科技支援副總裁張樹榮先生在開幕典禮的專題演講 上，勸勉各校同學應把眼光放得更遠更大。"我相信珠江三角洲地區的發展條件絕不 亞於上海、台灣及新加坡；關鍵在於本區內各縣市單位能否放棄門戶之見。只要大 家同心合力，便能凝聚龐大的發展力量，為國家作出最大的貢獻。"出席論壇的廣東外語外貿大學代表亦指出："同學大致上已肯定了粵港澳合作的重 要性，我們今後要探討的是怎樣具體地推動三地合作。"其他參與論壇的內地學府有：華南師範大學、華南農業大學、廣東商學院、中山大學、深圳 大學、廣州大學、華南理工大學、暨南大學、廣東工業大學及汕頭大學。 同創{????}二〇〇二年九月四日 2002/03 $101,214,077 $85,047,123 $87,469,367 $76,642,760 $79,862,000 $83,353,472 $68,536,000 $56,691,000 $50,129,000 2001/02 2000/01 1999/00 1998/99 1997/98 1996/97 1995/96 1994/95 科大歷年獲"角逐研究用途補助金"的資助總額

香港科技大學二OO二年九月號 向西走,向東走 求學並非只是讀書和考試；了解世界不同地方的風土人情是今日處身全球化 社會的成功關鍵。科大與全球80多所學府建立了學生交換網絡，讓本地學生有機會 到海外交流；而來自外地的交換生則引進了多元文化，使校園生{????}韞[豐富。 以下，科大財務學系三年級同學黃杏妍和來自喬治亞理工學院的威廉羅賓遜〔國 際事務三年級〕分享他們的海外交流經驗。 美國之路 黃杏妍：'我選擇到賓夕凡尼亞大學華頓商學院進修，是希望藉此拓闊視野。 在這所著名的長春藤學府裏修讀了一個學期，我有機會與喬治索羅斯等商界翹楚會 面，以及參加多個跨文化活動，覺得既剌激又充實。 每逢週末和公眾假期，我便到美國各地遊覽。現在終於體會古人 所謂"讀萬卷書不如行萬里路"的眞諦。 '我對賓夕凡尼亞大學學生在課堂上的投入和踴躍討論印象 特別深刻；他們對社會和世界問題的觸覺十分敏銳，並且能夠開 放地接受多元文化。他們還善於在學習和玩樂之{????}刦o平衡。 '很多人說海外學生比香港學生優勝；然而，這次海外交流的經驗讓我體會到香 港學生只要能改善人際溝通技巧，其實絕不比人差。 '我亦遇到一些艱難的時刻，最痛苦的是割傷手指的遭遇。由於醫院 的儀器出了問題，我需要在沒有麻醉的情況下縫針，之後整 整一個月左手不能活動。我深深體會到身在異鄉那種孤獨無 援的感受。幸好幾位新朋友幫助我度過這段艱難的日 子。當時我們還是初相識，但他們對我照顧有加，令 我非常感動。 '我認為以交換生身分到海外進修，是一個充實和發展自我的寶貴 機會。這些機會就在眼前， 能否好好把握， 便是同學們的重 要抉擇了。' 投入香港 威廉羅賓遜：'美國學生通常會選擇到環境相近的歐洲或澳洲交流； 然而，我想體會一個完全迥異的環境。因此我選擇到科大當 交換生，讓我可以離開熟悉的環境，全情投入另一個文化中。 '學習中國的歷史和語言，認識這裏的人都是有趣的經歷，令我獲益良多。我非 常認同科大培養學生貢獻社會的教學精神。許多美國大學似乎只著眼於賺錢，教育新 一代並非它們的目標。 '科大的學生事務處安排了各{????}U樣的活動，幫助海外交換生安頓下來；我很感 激他們的幫忙。本地同學亦教了我一些廣東話，以應付日常生活的需要。 '令我回味無窮的經歷，是一次在學生宿舍三座為一個朋友舉行生日會。我們十 個人〔我是唯一的海外交換生〕聚首一堂，談天{????}a之後便展開了最精彩的蛋糕戰！ 我現在仍繼續和這些科大同學保持聯絡，並會在秋天再回科大參加他們的畢業典禮。 '交換生經歷拓闊了我的國際視野。我很希望畢業後能有機會到香港和中國內地 工作。'