Swansea University, UK

Miss Jackie Mok Tsz-kei | Year 3 Bachelor of Nursing (Full-time) student

It was an immensely rewarding experience to participate in the exchange programme at Swansea University in the United Kingdom organized by HKUWW. One interesting course that I took was on eating behaviour research, in which I learnt more about the different factors that influence one’s pattern of eating. I was impressed by the active learning attitude of the students in the university, who were eager to discuss and raise questions on the topics we studied.

My interactions with the local students gave me a more comprehensive understanding of the different cultures in the United Kingdom. We also exchanged our thoughts on different issues and it was intriguing to know more about the perspective of the British locals, as I barely have opportunities to meet and chat with foreigners in Hong Kong.

Apart from exploring different places in the United Kingdom on the weekends, I also travelled to other countries in Europe and experienced the local cultures through visiting an array of scenic spots and trying authentic local food. This exchange programme greatly broadened my horizons and I believe that this could influence my nursing practice in the future.