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SCMP Reporter

THE desire to explore a wide range of knowledge and develop a variety of interests were essential elements for an all-round development, said Professor Leung Ping-chung.

  The head of New Asia College, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), was speaking at the 20th speech day of YWCA Hioe Tjo Yoeng College. The professor told students that they should make the best use of their time and expose themselves to a variety of study fields and thus widen their horizon.

  'The path of life may not be smooth and easy, but we can prepare ourselves to face any challenges by equipping ourselves with different kinds of knowledge,' Professor Leung said.

  He stressed the importance of self-study and wide exposure in order to understand world trends.

   Do not focus on academic learning alone, he advised.

  For example, music and literature could help us to enrich our lives, he said. 'When you feel upset or depressed, artistic and cultural diversions can have an amazingly healing effect.'   He also cautioned students against blindly following trends.

  Form Seven graduate Fong Kin-cheung echoed the professor's advice. He said it was good for students to develop a wide range of interests, which would help them discover their potential and abilities.

  'It is part of the reason I chose to study at the Chinese University, where general education is compulsory for students,' said the physics student.

  Kin-cheung was named one of the honours students of the year, and was awarded the Hioe Tjien Tjien Memorial Scholarship and the school's Student of the Year Award.

   The scholar insisted he was no bookworm, 'hidden behind stacks of books in the library'.

   He takes part in a variety of activities. During his secondary school years, he played guitar, was a member of the school choir, and the volleyball and cross country teams.

  As a freshman at CUHK, Kin-cheung has joined AIESEC, an international student association.

  'It is an outreaching international group. It gives me the opportunity to learn more about people from different countries. It is fascinating and stimulating to learn how other people look at things,' he said.

  'Young people, especially university students, should seize every opportunity to explore their potential by being involved in different types of activities and experiences.' 



Variety fills out education