Two groups of 海角直播 students who have already taken advantage of the scheme by attending overseas universities in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates have spoken of the positive impact it had on their studies and their university experience.
Two of the civil engineering students who travelled to Dubai have already been offered jobs in the Emirates. The students were part of a group which worked on a research paper that carried out cutting-edge research on sustainability in building projects. In a reversal of the exchange scheme, students from the UAE will visit 海角直播 in September.
The other group of students collaborated in Hong Kong on an immersive VR experience which will be exhibited at 海角直播鈥檚 next Animex festival.
Joe Tomlin, a Civil Engineering student from 海角直播 said: 鈥淚 had the great opportunity to visit Dubai. This opportunity helped me experience a different culture and gain more experience. It helped me gain skills and knowledge that I will use when I return.鈥�
As a global institution, we strive to provide an excellent international student experience through our global connections.
Mikey Reed, BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming, said: 鈥淚鈥檝e had a fantastic opportunity to come to Hong Kong. I鈥檓 hoping to have a strong grasp of the culture and make connections with individuals from other parts of the world. I鈥檓 extremely thrilled to be here because I want to learn more about different cultures and create some contacts that I can keep throughout my life and utilise to advance in my job.鈥�
Dr Warren Harrison, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), said: 鈥淎s a global institution, we strive to provide an excellent international student experience through our global connections.
鈥淚nternationalisation is woven throughout the student experience in a variety of ways, including the ability to study abroad and work on projects with peers and corporations from all over the world.
鈥淲e are delighted to receive this extra funding from the Turing Scheme which will enable our students to get a global perspective while also enriching the student and learning experience.鈥�