梁倩萱 (工商管理學士綜合課程/ 3)
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Time flies and this three-week Chung Chi Cultural Exploration and Internship Programme in Shanghai has ended in a blink of an eye. Inspiring and fruitful are definitely not descriptive enough to describe this amazing journey in May. Not only I had the time exploring a cosmopolitan city in China, but also immersing myself in a cultural quite different from Hong Kong, through working and having closer interactions with the locals.
A packed week of firm visits and talks given by experienced entrepreneurs has broadened by my horizons and two weeks of internship enriching my knowledge on supply chain management. These were all precious learning opportunities provided by this specific programme as I would not been able to visit those prestigious firms on my own outside classroom time. Another highlight would be the mentors I met throughout the period and the network I built. The mentors working in different industries came and shared their work experience in Shanghai, which inspired me that there are actually numerous opportunities outside, thus I should never limit my future prospect within Hong Kong. Their personal experiences and success in career act as examples to encourage me stepping out of my comfort zone and seeking out for chances.
Living in Shanghai for nearly a month, working like a local, travelling around like a visitor, all these enable me to observe the living habits and culture from the daily life perspectives. I was quite surprised to see that areas in Shanghai are quite different, some very modern while some quite old-fashioned. There are indeed some differences between China and Hong Kong, in terms of mode of money spending and working culture. With technology being that advanced nowadays, it is very prevalent to use online payment in Shanghai, like wechat pay and Alipay.
This is my first time visiting Shanghai and I am extremely thankful for this wonderful time in this programme. On top of the observations and learnings, I acquired skills as well as had unforgettable memories with my fellow Chung Chi classmates, mentors and friends. I even wish that this journey could last longer and would definitely recommend this programme to others.
