Following the successful dinner gathering for the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at Choi Kai Yau College in September, the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) gathering was held on the evening of November 5th. Six professors from the Faculty of Social Sciences – Prof. Xiangning Wu, Prof. Timothy A. Simpson, Prof. Hongyu Wang, Prof. Fung Kwan, Prof. Weiwen Yin, and Prof. Tieyuan Guo – had dinner with 30 students from five majors within the Faculty. Prof. Janny Leung, Master of CKYC, delivered the opening speech, welcoming and thanking the guests.
During the FSS night, students majoring in the same disciplines sat at round tables with their professors. This arrangement not only enhanced academic discussions but also fostered connections between different majors. Professors and students engaged in in-depth discussions on curriculum arrangements, learning methods, career development, and current social issues. Professors responded enthusiastically to students’ questions and provided personalized development plans based on individual strengths.
Additionally, senior students shared detailed insights into each professional course, explained learning skills and experiences, and emphasized the importance of research, internships, and other “soft skills” enhancements to the freshmen.
After the event, participants expressed that the dinner was highly beneficial. Many freshmen mentioned that they now have a clearer understanding of their future learning and development plans. The experiences shared by professors and senior students helped alleviate the confusion and anxiety they felt upon entering the University.
Text: Du Baiyang
Students from the Department of Government and Public Administration and Department of Sociology dine with Prof. Xiangning Wu, Prof. Weiwen Yin and Prof. Hongyu Wang
Students from the Department of Psychology and Department of Communication dine with Prof. Tieyuan Guo and Prof. Timothy A. Simpson
Students from the Department of Economics dine with Prof. Fung Kwan and Master Janny Leung