https://www.scmp.com/rss/324031/feed As the liberal arts university in Hong Kong, Lingnan University is well-positioned to prepare students for future success in a rapidly-changing world. Its unique liberal arts education, distinguished by an interdisciplinary curriculum, small classes, a vibrant campus life, and rich international exposure, transforms students into global citizens and helps them adapt to new realities by gaining the skills and attitudes they need to become the leaders of tomorrow. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] Yenson She Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (Major in Economics) 2008 Present career: Consultant, Lippincott; Head of Brand Strategy (volunteer), Givo   My deep listening skills, ability to empathise, and to build strong relationships with clients have developed relatively early in my career partly because of my liberal studies background. Yenson She   As someone who embraces curiosity, the power of communication, and openness to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075106/lingnan-experience-helps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075106/lingnan-experience-helps?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:45 +0000 [Sponsored article] Carol Ma Programmes pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) 2001; PhD in Social Sciences 2006 Current career: Senior Fellow ( Service-Learning) & Senior Lecturer (Common Curriculum), SIM University, Singapore   Education is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about training our students to become adults. Carol Ma   When Carol Ma enrolled at Lingnan University, she was interested in social policy studies because she wanted to know how to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075103/liberal-arts-learning-promotes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075103/liberal-arts-learning-promotes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:45 +0000 [Sponsored article]  Mary Lau Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Honours Diploma (Major in Marketing) 1989 Present career: Director of Development, China & Hong Kong, Orbis   What empowers me to keep refreshing myself is the critical thinking capability and the sense of social responsibility acquired during my studies at Lingnan. Mary Lau   Charity is not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving. Similarly, education is not about how much we learn, but how much... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075100/redefining-charity-open-mind?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075100/redefining-charity-open-mind?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:30 +0000 [Sponsored article] James Wong Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Studies 2010 Present career: Director, James Wong Studio   The professors at Lingnan were very helpful, patiently explaining to me what to do, showing references and recommending books. James Wong   Business and the sciences are generally recognised as fields which offer good job opportunities, solid careers and high earnings, so it’s little wonder that James Wong’s parents pushed him in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075102/spurning-science-and-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075102/spurning-science-and-business?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:30 +0000 [Sponsored article] Tim Lau Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese 2004 Present career: General Manager, Take My Hand Limited, Travel Expert Group   Liberal arts education is not intended to train you for a specific job, though it does prepare you for the world of work by offering an invaluable set of employability skills. Tim Lau   You can teach a student a lesson a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075105/wedding-master-attributes-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075105/wedding-master-attributes-his?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:30 +0000 [Sponsored article] The workplace of the future will be dramatically different from that of today. For those who will be entering this environment, it will no longer be sufficient to have specialised skills as many jobs will be made redundant due to the rise of artificial intelligence and other forms of automation. A liberal arts education, with its focus on critical thinking, social responsibility and the development of the whole person, will be the key to success in this world. As the liberal... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075108/harnessing-transformative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075108/harnessing-transformative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:30 +0000 [Sponsored article]  Kylie Hung Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) 2005 Present career: Cartoonist   Being part of Lingnan University was like being part of a small community. You got to meet people from different walks of life and listen to different ideas. There was a strong community spirit where people were expected to respect and take care of each other. Kylie Hung   “Positive thinking, open-mindedness and being true to yourself will open the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075098/liberal-arts-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075098/liberal-arts-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] Sharon Wong Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Translation 2009 Present career: Lecturer; Language Centre Officer; Programme Leader ( Higher Diploma in Translation and Interpreting ) , Caritas Institute of Higher Education   The close relationship with my teachers and fellow schoolmates, and the many opportunities Lingnan gave me really changed my life. Sharon Wong   Sharon Wong Sin-ying, a translation graduate from Lingnan University who has... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075101/flunking-student-educator?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075101/flunking-student-educator?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] Betty Huang Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (Major in Finance) 2011 Present career: Associate, Nomura International (Hong Kong)   I have been trained by Lingnan University to be open to ideas, be aware of different cultures, and to appreciate diversity. Betty Huang   Betty Huang says she owes her high-flying banking career and global vision to the international exposure she gained back in her days as an undergraduate... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075104/lingnans-global-vision-helps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075104/lingnans-global-vision-helps?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] Foster Yim Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation 2002 Present career: Barrister-at-law, Liberty Chambers   Never forget your origins, and always show empathy to others. That is exactly what being a ‘Lingnanian’ entails. Foster Yim   Similar to the broadness and diversity emphasised by a liberal arts education, Foster Yim’s journey to becoming a practising barrister-at-law has been marked by rich experiences. He has worked as a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075107/liberal-arts-education-leads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075107/liberal-arts-education-leads?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] Amelia Cho Programme pursued at Lingnan University: Bachelor of Business Management 1981 Present career: Adviser, Element Plus Group (Holdings) Limited   Without those four years at Lingnan, my life would not have been the same. Amelia Cho   Amelia Cho started out as the secretary to a business owner in the garment trade before a spur-of-the-moment decision took her to Lingnan. She eventually retired after spending almost 30 years as the director and CEO of a group of office... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075097/management-skills-brushed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/topics/lingnans-liberal-arts-education/article/2075097/management-skills-brushed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Mar 2017 06:45:00 +0000