Global Learners Pen a Tale of Two Universities
Graduates and a student of the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University share their transformative experiences of international education as well as valuable tips for academic and personal success
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From the bustling boulevards of New York City to the boisterous streets of Hong Kong, the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (“the Program”) offers an international education that promises a symphony of academic excellence and insights.
On 15 May 2023, the School of General Studies at Columbia University organised the Class Day, a time-honoured tradition that celebrates the achievements of the graduating class. Matriculating at Columbia University in September 2021, three students of CityU’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) were among the Program’s graduates this year. Professor Richard M WALKER, Dean of CLASS, attended the ceremony to personally express his heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding individuals. In a sea of sky-blue gowns, everyone was imbued with hope and optimism for the future.
Concluding a Wondrous Chapter
What harvest did the graduates reap from the Program? CHAN Ching-tung, CHEN Xi and Chloe CHOW Nga-yau reminisced about the many things they learned from the opportunities that came their way.
Interning at the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills group, Chan assisted in teaching the patients DBT skills and guiding them through mindfulness. She recounts the hands-on experience, explaining that “interacting with patients and being an active listener to their stories further strengthened my determination to become a clinical psychologist”.