In July 2022, while the world is still coping with COVID-19 pandemic, Macau also entered ‘static management’ aimed at reining in the outbreak. Nevertheless, this has not deterred us to explore the world. MLC hosted an online event aimed to broaden students’ international perspective and enhance their international competitiveness on the evening of 16 July.  The College invited 7 outstanding alumni to share their experiences in applying graduate programs and employment opportunities after graduation. MLC also invited teachers and students from East China Normal University’s Daxia College to participate and exchange views with MLC students.

The event was hosted by MLC Associate Master, Dr. Ka Wai Fung, he invited the MLC College Master, Prof. Yang Liu to deliver an opening speech. Prof. Yang mentioned that this event aimed to cultivate students’ international vision and inspire students to strive for self-improvement and all-rounded development. The 7 speakers from this event are brilliant role models of the UM’s 4-in-1 education and MLC’s whole person education. They were determined to prevail even in difficult times. Prof. Yang also expressed her gratitude to the teachers and students from Daxia College, and hoped the students from both colleges can meet again when the pandemic ends. Finally, she wished all students to have a graceful and vivid lifestyle no matter where they live.

Prof. Yang Liu giving an opening speech

Prof. Mu Tao, College Master of Daxia College and Ms. Cai Huixian, assistant to Prof. Mu expressed their gratitude for the College’s invitation. Prof. Mu mentioned that the event provided an opportunity for students to improve their language and cross-cultural communication skills; he believed that dialogue like this was beneficial to the students and hoped that the two colleges could continue to maintain close cooperation and provide more opportunities for teachers and students to exchange. Ms. Cai mentioned that both Macau and Shanghai are coastal cities and have similar cultures. She wished there would be more collaboration opportunities between the two colleges in the future.

Ms Cai Huixian, assistant to College Master of Daxia College

The alumni interview session was hosted by Suo Zihan. The 7 speakers were Jian Jie, Li Xiaohong, Xie Shanshan, Cheng Shiyuan, Zhang Dingyang, Wang Jintao and Lu Yuzhi, who successfully applied to University of Cambridge, Johns Hopkins University, University of Amsterdam, Nanyang Technological University, University of California (San Diego), University of Hong Kong and University of Macau. They shared their experiences in applying postgraduate programs at universities around the world. They discussed how to overcome the impact of the pandemic, how to gain recognition from their peers, how to improve their international competitiveness and how to plan their careers after graduation. They also reminded students of making good use of the resources available in UM, such as the Career Development Centre and English Writing Centre, which provided resumes and personal statements consultation service. They also encouraged students to take on different student leadership positions in the college during their four years of study to improve their communication skills, teamwork skills and expand their social network. At the end of the event, the speakers received a handful of insightful questions from the audience, these included how to prepare for the interviews, their experience in competitions and off-campus activities, how to overcome the impact of the pandemic and cross-major applications.

Dr. Fung concluded the event and mentioned he was proud that the students were well prepared in their daily life and was a pleasure to witness the students’ tremendous achievements in just a few years.

This international forum not only provided students with specific suggestions and experience in overseas studies and job hunting, but also broadened their global horizons and provided life enlightenment for students to integrate globally in the future. Finally, the host would like to wish students from both colleges to excel in their future ventures.

跨越時空的桃李芬芳：MLC國際發展論壇成功舉行

2022年7月，世界仍處於抗疫時期，澳門也進入“相對靜止”抗疫期，居家辦公與學習。但是，這並不能阻止我們向國際發展的步伐。為了擴展學生的國際視野，提高學生的全球競爭力，在7月16日晚，澳門大學馬萬祺羅柏心書院（MLC）成功舉辦了國際發展論壇，邀請本院的7位傑出校友分享了他們跨越時空的求學和就職歷程。此次活動還邀請了本院夥伴書院華東師範大學大夏書院的師生共聚雲端，交流經驗。

大會由MLC副院長馮家維老師主持。論壇伊始，MLC院長楊柳教授發表了熱情洋溢的致辭。楊院長指出，此次論壇為MLC國際發展論壇重要一講，旨在培養學生國際視野，鼓勵學生自強奮鬥，全面發展。七位分享人是澳門大學“四位一體”教育和馬萬祺羅柏心書院全人教育的成功典範，也是在全球化時代立足中國、走向世界、詩意地安居在世界各地的青年才俊，他們展示了堅韌不拔、頑强奮鬥的中國風采和時代精神。楊院長還向大夏書院的領導和同學表示感謝，期待兩地師生能儘快擺脫疫情，重續交流和兩江相會，並祝賀所有的同學無論在何處生活，都能流出詩意的讚歌。

MLC楊柳院長致開幕辭

大夏書院院長沐濤教授、院長助理蔡慧賢老師感謝MLC楊柳院長的熱情邀請。沐濤院長指出，國際發展論壇對於學生的國際化學習、語言和跨文化能力提升是一個非常難得的機會，這種對話形式非常好，並且希望兩院能夠繼續保持緊密的合作，為師生提供更多交流的機會。蔡慧賢老師在致辭中提到澳門和上海均為海濱城市，以海納百川的胸襟擁抱國際文化，希望雙方書院能在國際化教育中通力合作，更上一層樓。

大夏書院院長助理蔡慧賢老師

校友採訪與觀眾互動環節由索子涵同學主持。七位分享人為簡捷、李曉虹、謝珊珊、程詩源、張丁洋、王錦濤和魯雨知，他們成功申請到了劍橋大學、約翰斯·霍普金斯大學、阿姆斯特丹大學、南洋理工大學、加州大學、香港大學、澳門大學等名校研究生課程。在論壇中，他們興奮地分享了申請海外研究生學習和規劃職業生涯的經驗，也探討了如何突破前見，如何獲得國際同行的認可，提高國際競爭力。他們提醒學弟學妹們，應善用澳門大學的資源，如生涯發展中心和English Writing Centre所提供的簡歷和個人陳述諮詢的服務。校友們還指出，澳大開放自由的環境、特別是書院的教育和輕鬆的生活對他們的成功經歷有著很大的影響，並建議同學們在書院四年間嘗試擔任不同的學生領袖崗位，提升溝通技能、團隊合作能力和拓寬人際關係軟實力。會後，觀眾們熱烈提問，包括面試準備技巧、競賽和校外活動經歷、跨專業申請方法，等等，師友互動熱烈，收穫滿滿。

馮家維老師最後做總結發言，他說：每位同學在日常生活中已經做好準備，所以，即使是有突發的事情，相信你們也不會慌亂。在短短的幾年時間看見你們已成長很多，非常感動。

此次國際論壇不僅為同學們提供了海外求學與求職的具體策略經驗，更是拓寬了同學們的全球視野，為同學們融入多元文化交流、自主自強地邁入國際化發展道路提供了豐富的經驗和人生啟迪。

祝願兩地學子在國際化浪潮中激流勇進，早日找尋到自己詩意的樂園！

（MLC ： Gary、Brian、Maggie、Zihan、 Rosy報道）