Faces of Nanyan | 人在南燕
September 21, 2017
“Those who are educated walk on a different path than those who are not.”
“有知识的人和没知识的人走的路不一样。”
As told to Wandong Yang … More Faces of Nanyan | 人在南燕
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International Association Holds New Student Mixer
September 18, 2017
The IA held the “PHBS Full-Time International Students Welcome Mixer” at WeSpace on Friday, September 15, 2017 to help overcome these initial barriers. First and second year international full-time students got a chance to sit down together and discuss their various experiences. The event had 41 international students from more than 25 different countries in attendance. … More International Association Holds New Student Mixer
Introducing Our New Series: Faces of Nanyan 人在南燕
September 13, 2017
As a foreigner in China, it can sometimes feel like you live in two different worlds: your international bubble and well–the rest of China. Here at The Nanyan Observer, we strive to bring those two worlds a little closer together. In a similar vein to the likes of Humans of New York, our Nanyan team is chatting with everyone from students and faculty to canteen staff and landscapers on campus. You’ll find we make no mention of their names or occupations, just conversation where it counts. Below is our first installment from our own Editor-in-chief, Wandong Yang. … More Introducing Our New Series: Faces of Nanyan 人在南燕
Meet the Fall 2017 Nanyan Observer Team
September 12, 2017
The Nanyan Observer team consists of students from various schools here at PKU Shenzhen. They are a diverse and hardworking bunch that continually defy their busy schedules to bring you original English content from our university. TheNanyan.com focuses on articles of interest to international students and those abroad trying to get an idea of what life is like here. … More Meet the Fall 2017 Nanyan Observer Team
2017 New Student Orientation Camp Held on Campus
September 6, 2017
In the second coming of a new PKU Shenzhen tradition, the 2017 New Student Orientation Camp was held on the H-building plaza from August 31-September 1. New students from all eight schools came together and got to know one another through activities, presentations, and even some dancing. … More 2017 New Student Orientation Camp Held on Campus
New International Students Visit Tianhou Temple
September 1, 2017
As part of the New International Student Orientation, our new students traveled south to Tianhou Temple in Chiwan, Shekou, alongside several Campus Advisors (CAs) to explore Shenzhen’s cultural side. … More New International Students Visit Tianhou Temple
Meet your Campus Advisors for Fall 2017
August 30, 2017
This academic year, the Campus Advisor (CAs) Program saw a lot of turnover as our CAs graduated or left for study abroad programs. Get to know this year’s new group: Anastacia Cheng, 程湜 School of Transnational Law, 4L Hometown: Huanggang, Hubei Province. Hubei is known as “nine provinces thoroughfares”; it is in the middle of China, along … More Meet your Campus Advisors for Fall 2017
2017 Graduation Ceremony successfully held on 1st July
July 6, 2017
On July 1st 2017, the Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2017 commenced in the PHBS Auditorium. On this day, we have 864 graduates, amongst which there are 52 Phd graduates and 812 Master graduates, including 41 international students. Distinguished guests including Peking University Vice Principle and Academician Gao Song, Dean of PHBS Hai Wen, … More 2017 Graduation Ceremony successfully held on 1st July
End-of-semester CA event: Haidilao Hotpot
June 27, 2017
Once you have spent some time in China, you come to realize that there is no such thing as just “Chinese food”. That term only applies when you are outside of the country and usually for those who have not experienced the wide array of food choices in China. When in China, you refer to … More End-of-semester CA event: Haidilao Hotpot
CA Event: Thursday Night Calligraphy Crash Course
May 19, 2017
On May 18th at 7pm, international students gathered in H-214 to learn about the traditional art of Chinese calligraphy. This event is held each semester by the Campus Advisor program to provide both full-time and exchange students an opportunity to try their hand at brush calligraphy. This wonderful cultural experience is prepared and sponsored by … More CA Event: Thursday Night Calligraphy Crash Course
Student Profile: Hannah Getachew
May 15, 2017
Before coming to study law at PKU School of Transnational Law, Hannah Getachew lived in England, Canada, France, Kenya, and Beijing among several other places–so needless to say she’s quite used to living ‘abroad.’ … More Student Profile: Hannah Getachew
Nanyan On The Road: China’s Yunnan Province
May 8, 2017
From the bright lights of Shenzhen to the tranquility and rich heritage offered by Yunnan, it is no wonder it is on the World Heritage List. It is always a pity that the camera is unable to capture what the naked eye is able to see. Pictures do this region no justice; the word breathtaking is not adequate to describe the province of Yunnan. An attempt has been made to guide an adventurous traveler to some of the amazing spots in Yunnan…and so let the trip begin. … More Nanyan On The Road: China’s Yunnan Province
