On June 15, 2023, a delegation led by Prof. YE Lixin, College Master of Harmonia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, visited Ma Man Kei and Lo Pak Sam College (MLC) and Stanley Ho East Asia College (SHEAC) of the University of Macau (UM) to gain a deeper understanding of its “4-in-1” whole person education ethos and the residential college system.
The delegation joined a forum held at MLC, to exchange views and experience on residential college education. Prof. YANG Liu, College Master of MLC, first introduced the residential college system at the University of Macau, as well as the characteristics and current situation of MLC. Associate Master Dr. Sancia WAN of SHEAC and Prof. YE also gave an overview of their respective colleges.
Following the forum, Prof. YANG led the delegation on a tour of the administrative, activity, and dining areas of the college, and told the visitors the founding history and characteristics of the college, as well as the role of the college team in community education and activity learning.
Before the visit came to a conclusion, students and teachers from the three colleges engaged in friendly badminton and table tennis matches at the university sports hall. After the games, the participants exchanged souvenirs, reflecting the principle of “friendship first, competition second.”
Through the visit to MLC, the delegation gained a deeper understanding of the University of Macau’s “4-in-1” whole person education ethos. This visit also laid a solid foundation for future exchanges and cooperation between the two regions in the field of residential college education.
