This is Day 8, the closure. We visited the 2 top universities of Canada - University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU).
As expected, both universities cover a lot of ground and provide a large range of subjects for students to choose. We were impressed by the support both schools gave students. No wonder they both rank 1st in different charts. I personally enjoy my visit to SFU better, not only because the tour showed us a bit more facilities, the school had more iconic constructions to attract our cameras! You know, when they both offer the greatest teaching and programmes, the beauty factor should be decisive!
As expected, both universities cover a lot of ground and provide a large range of subjects for students to choose. We were impressed by the support both schools gave students. No wonder they both rank 1st in different charts. I personally enjoy my visit to SFU better, not only because the tour showed us a bit more facilities, the school had more iconic constructions to attract our cameras! You know, when they both offer the greatest teaching and programmes, the beauty factor should be decisive!
It is also worth mentioning that we paid a visit to the City Council of Vacouver in the morning. A secretary explained to us the features of the city and the function of the council. The most interesting item to me was, however, the mace, which was a golden staff given by the London Council as a gift to represent the power and authority of the Vancouver City Council. It was a pity though that the mayor himself did not come to meet us. When this tour was held in Ireland last year, we visited the City Council of Galway and the mayor spoke to us very warmly!
Anyway, the tour has ended and we are flying back tomorrow. If I have to immediately pick three impressive things I have experienced here, they should be (not in any particular order):
1. Vancouver is a truly international and harmonious city. Though most people here seem to be from Asia, English is perfectly a daily language. It explains why it has been a favourite place for Hongkongers to move in.
2. Schools here are so large and well-facilitated for students' professional development and well-being. Their curriculums are often designed based on practical use instead of examination use. Children are therefore trained to be a very independent, confident and presentable person. Though we cannot bring back their facilities or space to Hong Kong, we can continue to improve the YWPS experience so as to brighten every child we teach!
3. Last but not least, I truly enjoy the comments and interactions we have been having through the travelogue for this tour. This platform serves as a bridge so that what I see and think can become nutritious input for every reader. This process has been so fruitful for me. While I have been a critical traveller, I wish you readers have also been having a good time learning from and being inspired by my vision.
Thanks for reading, commenting and supporting. We will be bringing back more knowledge, wisdom, and souvenirs!
Dr H C Lee
1. Vancouver is a truly international and harmonious city. Though most people here seem to be from Asia, English is perfectly a daily language. It explains why it has been a favourite place for Hongkongers to move in.
2. Schools here are so large and well-facilitated for students' professional development and well-being. Their curriculums are often designed based on practical use instead of examination use. Children are therefore trained to be a very independent, confident and presentable person. Though we cannot bring back their facilities or space to Hong Kong, we can continue to improve the YWPS experience so as to brighten every child we teach!
3. Last but not least, I truly enjoy the comments and interactions we have been having through the travelogue for this tour. This platform serves as a bridge so that what I see and think can become nutritious input for every reader. This process has been so fruitful for me. While I have been a critical traveller, I wish you readers have also been having a good time learning from and being inspired by my vision.
Thanks for reading, commenting and supporting. We will be bringing back more knowledge, wisdom, and souvenirs!
Dr H C Lee
