Author: The Nanyan

7th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Held at PKU Shenzhen

December 2, 2015

PKU Shenzhen held a fantastic Thanksgiving celebration upholding the traditional American Tradition of offering gratitude and seeking blessings that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. The doors of Moot Court were thrown open to international students, faculty, and staff, and Chinese students on the evening of Friday, November 27, 2015. The night’s … More 7th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration Held at PKU Shenzhen

Student Profile: Karras Lambert

November 24, 2015

Located in the thriving entrepreneurial city of Shenzhen and adjacent to the Asian financial hub of Hong Kong, Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) is endowed with an ideal setting for studying the frontiers of finance, economics and business management. With its favorable location and internationalized education, it acts like a magnet to draw young … More Student Profile: Karras Lambert

Continued Electronic Music Adventures in China

November 10, 2015

Since my last (and first) entry in this series, I’ve had the pleasure of attending two important events in the continuing development of the electronic music scene in China. First up was Budweiser Storm Festival Shanghai, a two-day festival held at the beginning of October in the Xuhui Greenspace in Shanghai. Featuring the likes of electronic dance music heavyweights such as Tiesto, Skrillex, Laidback Luke and Blasterjaxx, Storm was certainly the most internationally oriented festival I’ve attended in China so far. … More Continued Electronic Music Adventures in China

STL Student Union Throws Annual Halloween Celebration on Beida Lawn

November 3, 2015

The annual Halloween party did not disappoint. Organized by the of School of Transnational Law (STL) Student Union on Friday, October 30th, the party was a hit with the students from all over the world. The party started at 7:00 PM on the BeiDa Lawn near the Dormitory 5, and went on till after 11:00 … More STL Student Union Throws Annual Halloween Celebration on Beida Lawn

PHBS Students Attend Annual Autumn Outing at Xichong Beach

September 25, 2015

On Wednesday September 23rd, first-year PHBS students spent a day in the sun at Xi Chong Beach for the annual class-wide Autumn Outing. The bus ride took the better part of two hours, but domestic and international students alike found the trip to be worth the wait, as PKUSZ Chancellor and PHBS Dean Hai Wen … More PHBS Students Attend Annual Autumn Outing at Xichong Beach

PKUSZ Participates in Dragon Boat Race in Hangzhou

June 23, 2015

Chinese culture is rich with the wonderful festivals and traditions that never ceases to amaze me, but I should say that my favorite one so far is the Dragon Boat Festival.The reason why it is my favorite is more of a personal nature. On June 20th, 2015 the PKU team from Shenzhen, including myself, went … More PKUSZ Participates in Dragon Boat Race in Hangzhou

CA Program and SIFCUL host Tai Chi Class by LIU Shuhui

May 18, 2015

Through a collaboration of the Campus Community Advisor Program and SIFCUL, PKU Shenzhen had the honour of hosting an open tai chi class held at the campus badminton courts on Saturday the 16th of May. The class was conducted by Chinese Tai-Chi teacher Professor LIU Shuhui who obtained her PhD from St. Petersburg National State University of … More CA Program and SIFCUL host Tai Chi Class by LIU Shuhui

Peking Sports Games- PKUSZ Champions for a Fourth Time

May 6, 2015

Peking University Sports Games began on April 24th with a preliminary round to select athletes for the finals, which were held on April 25th on Peking University’s campus in Beijing. Unusual weather for Beijing, we were met with a sunny morning that quickly turned into an extremely hot afternoon, with a temperature that quickly reached 28°C. Despite … More Peking Sports Games- PKUSZ Champions for a Fourth Time

Dongzhi Celebration: International Students Make Dumplings for Winter Solstice

December 24, 2014

On December 22, 2014, the Campus Community Advisor Program, in coordination with the Chancellor’s Secretariat Office and the Campus Services Office, held a Dongzhi Celebration at Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. At this event, Chinese staff and campus advisors were able to show international faculty, staff, and students the art of making a dumpling. After … More Dongzhi Celebration: International Students Make Dumplings for Winter Solstice