OSAA visits Sichuan on a Student Affairs’ Study Tour
OSAA visits Sichuan on a Student Affairs' Study Tour
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20/07/2023
The University of Saint Joseph’s Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) participated in the study tour of the Macau Student Affairs Association (MSAA) to Sichuan from July 12 to 16, 2023.
The University of Saint Joseph’s Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) participated in the study tour of the Macau Student Affairs Association (MSAA) to Sichuan from July 12 to 16, 2023, with the support of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao.
Participants included OSAA’s Director and vice-president of MSAA, Dr. Teresa Loong, and OSAA Officer and Council Member of MSAA, Ms. Lydia Tong. Other participants included student affairs staff members from six other higher education institutions in Macao.
The study tour aimed to exchange and learn the best practices of student affairs from the Sichuan University and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, particularly in areas of counseling services and career services. In terms of cultural exchange, the delegation visited Sichuan Jianchuan Museum, Jinsha Ruins Museum, Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project, and other cultural facilities and attractions to gain a deeper understanding of Sichuan’s history and culture, as well as the importance of cultural heritage preservation and national knowledge.
The study tour provided valuable inspiration and insights for student affairs practitioners to provide a better and more holistic university experience for the students.