A group of Secondary Three to Secondary Five students from Liu Po Shan Memorial College partook in the English Study Tour to Singapore from 20^th March to 23^rd March, 2024. The place of visit is a world-famous Asian country, priding itself on its multilingualism and cutting-edge technology supporting sustainability. Throughout the tour, participants explored various established tourism destinations and visited a prestigious tertiary institute, getting a glimpse of the culturally diverse urban landscape and the esteemed scholastic environment there.

“As I wandered through the Gardens by the Bay, I was mesmerized by the Cloud Forest, whose misty air and waterfall created a soothing atmosphere, and also the Flower Dome, which featured exquisite flower displays providing a beautiful backdrop for taking pictures. Being in the Gardens by the Bay brought peacefulness and serenity, allowing me to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life (even though it was just for a while!).”

– Candy Wong (4D)

“The 18 pillars of Super Trees that line up against the sky are a living representation of Singaporeans’ pride. What a grand structure! It’s beauty and utility unparalleled! The Flower Dome, with an array of flowers adorning its structure, undoubtedly stands as one of the most incredible sights I have ever seen.”

– Ying Ying Law (4C)

“The ArtScience Museum displays artworks not as paintings but as images by means of a projector. I found myself totally immersed in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor created by a collection of interactive digital installations. It was a memory that I will keep forever.”

- Sherrie Lo (4C)

“Many tourists to the Merlion Park, including bloggers and YouTube vloggers, love to photograph themselves mimicking the Merlion’s pose by opening their mouths wide and pretending to catch or spout the water. Unfortunately, since the park was a bit crowded today, we couldn’t find a good place to take such a photo with the Merlion.”

– Christie Shum (5C)

On 21^st March, 2024, our group made a friendly visit to Nanyang Technological University, a leading research-intensive university situated in Singapore. Since its establishment in 1991, NTU has flourished into one of Asia’s premier institutions and consistently ranks among the world’s top universities. The university’s architectural marvels, such as the Hives and the Wave, are representative of the sense of innovation and creativity it pursues. During the visit, our students had the opportunity to tour its beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities. They also had a chance to interview its student representatives, gaining first-hand knowledge of life at the top-ranking university.

“The student representative shared how NTU has a focus on fostering a career-oriented and well-rounded development among students. She told us NTU organizes networking events, interview skills workshops and support services, which contributes to the students’ personal growth and well-being. She also pointed out that the learning environment can be competitive but assured us that there are many supportive peer tutors and other valuable resources to help students through their academic journey.”

– Candy Wong (4D)

“As soon as I stepped into Nanyang Technological University (NTU), I was attracted by the sight of its beautiful green campus and by its conducive learning environment. The library evokes a scholarly atmosphere, and the campus is very environmentally friendly. There is little air-conditioning, but many plants are grown around the university, so I didn’t feel very hot.”

– Renee Cheng (4B)

“What impressed me most about NTU is the artistic design of the school buildings. Our student guide told us that although each building is equipped with only a limited number of air-conditioners, the air is still cool thanks to special ventilation ducts hidden throughout the building. Moreover, the building is covered with a large number of glass windows that allow sunlight to enter the classrooms and other activity spaces in it. These architectural features help to reduce electricity consumption.”

– Lam Ching Hau (5C)

Overall, our students perceived the tour as a rewarding experience of gaining a global vision and they noticed an improvement in their English communication skills. They also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to tour coordinators, outbound leaders and, without a doubt, the Board of Directors of our school for the tremendous support.

Let’s eagerly look forward to our next adventure!