Halloween, which always falls on October 31st, is now celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a Western holiday with a long history. Originally celebrated by the Celts to commemorate death, nowadays, Halloween is basically a holiday that attracts attention and entertainment seekers. Many bars, malls, and restaurants will use Halloween as a … More Halloween Celebration at Happy Valley Shenzhen
Dear all Chinese and international students who have gotten through the first months of their academic year in one of the most modern and innovative Chinese cities, Shenzhen! The Peking University Graduate School would like to wish you a pleasant journey throughout your time studying here. As much as the whole experience within itself is … More HOMESICK YET? International Students Discuss their Favorite Items from Home
The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, also known as the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, is a new high-speed railway which links Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The High-Speed Railway was formally put into use at 6:44 on September 23rd. The MTR Corporation held a naming contest and the name “Vibrant Express” won out among … More First Look: Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail Opens
On Sunday, September 16 Typhoon Mangkhut, the strongest storm in PKU Shenzhen’s history, hit the campus. Sustained winds reached well over 200 km/h, and storm surges on the coast were some of the highest ever recorded. Before the storm arrived, analysts in neighboring Hong Kong correctly predicted Mangkhut would be the most powerful storm in … More After Typhoon Mangkhut: Shenzhen’s Biggest Storm Hits Its Strongest Campus
No rest for the jet-lagged!!! Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School welcomed 113 new international students from nearly 40 countries at the beginning of the 2018/2019 academic year. The arrival week is full of activities and training sessions to provide an opportunity for new students to meet their future PKUSZ classmates and get oriented at their … More From Far and Wide, New International Students Arrive at Nanyan
The Campus Advisor (CA) Program consists of eight Chinese student leaders looking to help new international students transition to life in China. Each international student is assigned two CAs who they can turn to for basic questions, language barrier problems, or even just advice for where to have the best hot pot! Get to know … More Meet the New Campus Advisors
Each year we say good-bye to many young and fresh graduates, and see them off to a new place full of opportunities and challenges. The future is exciting for it’s endless possibilities and surprises. However, we will still treasure the past. We wish all the best to each one of our 2018 graduates and success … More 4 Recent Graduates Share Parting Thoughts
Years of hard work and perseverance finally paid off last weekend for the 893 graduating full-time students of Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. Friends and family from all over China — and even some international guests, joined in the celebration at the 2018 PKU Commencement Ceremony that was held on July 7 at the HSBC … More 2018 PKUSZ Commencement Ceremony in Photos
At just over two years old, Luke has already become something of a local celebrity on campus. You’ve got your friendly convenience store ayi, the laoshis of the Campus Service Center, the friendly baoans of each dormitory building, and then there’s Luke who is often seen around Mirror Lake happily playing, accompanied by his parents … More Faculty Spotlight: Dinner with the Aycocks
Winter is coming and you need not look further than a bowl of hot pot to warm you up. But today I don’t want to talk about Chongqing hot pot, which my hometown is famous for; I’d like to recommend my favorite hot pot——Chaoshan beef hot pot. Beef hot pot is a completely different from … More What to Eat: Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot
“This Christmas Eve I received much love and happiness, but there’s also a hint of sadness in it. I am thankful to my lovely friends for their presents on Christmas Eve. The thing is, along the way you drift apart from some people. It’s a little sad, because we really did love each other.” “这个平安夜巨大的开心中带着些微的伤感。感谢各位平安夜小天使的礼物。另外，有些人真的走着走着就散了，有点难过，毕竟真的好过。” … More Faces of Nanyan | 人在南燕
“This weekend is a normal weekend, no big plans. I will just study a little bit. I finished my exams; I had two on the same day, so I feel a little relieved. I will probably take a rest. But if I’m in good shape, I might go to Hong Kong for hiking.” “这个周末是一个寻常的周末，没什么大的安排。我会花点时间学习，我刚考完试，一天有两个考试，所以现在安心了。周末可能会休息一下，但如果有精力的话，我也可能去香港爬山。” As … More Faces of Nanyan | 人在南燕
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