(AM 730) Urbanites are
now so used to clinging onto their smartphones.
28 CityU students volunteered in the Nepalese mountains for 8 days. Some of them stayed in a remote mountain area
for 5 days. Without access to internet,
they were cut off from the rest of the world.
The students said that the experience of a life without internet changes
how they spend time with family and friends.
They learn to put down their phones, and enjoy the interactions face to
face.
CityU has been
running the Servant Leadership Training Program (SLTP) since 2015. The program encourages students to serve the
community, care for others and develop a sense of empathy. This year, the students were sent to the
mountains in Nepal to help in rebuilding the school and in teaching. In addition to servicing and caring for others,
they experienced much more. Suri Chan,
a 2nd-year Economics and Finance student, said that she could not
get used to a life without internet in the beginning. Very soon, she realized that there is no point
complaining. She found that happiness could
easily be found in the beautiful views and wonderful time spent with the
locals. Michelle Kan, a 3rd-year
Marketing student, recalled that because of the lack of internet, everyone could
gather on the grass to watch the stars and chit chat. They even spotted shooting stars!
Dr. Wong Chi-tim, CityU’s Director of Development Services, explained
that through the program, students learn that leaders need to set an example by
rolling up their sleeves to work and to care for others.
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