Summer Storytelling - HKU Summer Institute - The University of Hong Kong

SUMMER AT HKU

Summer Storytelling

At HKU Summer Institute’s 2025 "Future by Design: Positive Psychology, Design Thinking, and Impact Creation" programme, students embark on a transformative journey that goes beyond traditional psychology and design thinking. Through applying insights from psychometric tools such as MBTI and VIA Strengths, students apply their strengths, values, and unique potential in hands-on impact projects to solve diverse social problems. This innovative approach not only empowers them to transform themselves, but to have the courage to create real impact and changes to the community.

By encouraging students to explore their untapped potential, the programme helped Sunny Cheng from Chengdu gain confidence in her empathetic leadership abilities. Through self-discovery, she realised the importance of maintaining a positive attitude when facing challenges in her impact project, fostering personal growth both inside and outside the classroom.

Similarly, Chengyue Liu from Shenzhen harnessed newfound self-awareness through psychometric tools like MBTI and VIA Strengths. Recognizing her natural energy and enthusiasm for connecting with people, she stepped confidently into presenter roles during her impact project, sharing her vision and turning ideas into tangible outcomes.

Through this programme, students don’t just acquire future skills—they discover who they are, what they stand for, and how they can shape the future positively.

港大暑期學院的嶄新課程《Future by Design: Positive Psychology, Design Thinking, and Impact Creation》，帶領學生們展開一段超越傳統心理學與設計思維的蛻變之旅。透過MBTI和VIA等心理測量工具，學生得以深入探索自我、發掘個人優勢與核心價值。這種創新方法不僅讓他們認識自我潛能，更激發勇氣，去創造真實的社會影響。

課程激發學生潛能，讓來自成都的陳亦田增強了同理心領導能力的自信，並在自我覺察的過程中，體會到保持積極心態面對挑戰的重要性，實現了課堂內外的成長與突破。

對來自深圳的劉成悅而言，心理測量工具幫助她更清楚認識自己的天賦與特質，確認了她活潑外向、善於連結他人的性格特質。這份自我認知促使她在小組中勇於擔任匯報者，積極表達觀點，將創意與理念轉化為具體成果。

透過這個課程，學生不僅掌握面向未來的技能，更發現自我定位、價值觀與使命感，啟發他們設計更積極正向的未來，並將潛能轉化為實際行動。

Global Perspectives: Fellows Reflect on a Transformative Summer at HKU

The Cross Cultural Summer Enrichment (CCSE) Programme at HKU Summer Institute unites students from around the world for an immersive summer of language, exchange, and mentoring. This year, our 26 fellows—including those from renowned universities such as the University of Cambridge, University of London, University of Manchester, University of Oxford and University of Toronto—collaborated with HKU peers to co-design and deliver engaging classes for high school participants, under the professional guidance of HKU lecturers. Through exploring cross-cultural topics in English, students not only expand their worldviews but also form meaningful friendships.

Here, we share reflections and highlights from our 26 fellows, offering an inside look at what makes this experience truly transformative.

Building Cross-Cultural Friendships
Connecting with students from diverse backgrounds revealed just how unique our upbringings and perspectives are. Sharing stories about our different school systems and enjoying local meals together quickly broke the ice, allowing real friendships to form and a genuine appreciation of each other’s cultures to grow.

Unexpected Lessons and New PerspectivesWe arrived ready to teach but soon discovered the value of letting students take the lead in their own learning. Bridging Eastern and Western approaches challenged us to find creative ways to make lessons engaging and relevant for everyone, while also helping us gain fresh insights into our own identities.

Personal and Professional Growth
Creating a welcoming environment required us to adapt quickly, think on our feet, and communicate across cultures. These experiences strengthened our leadership, flexibility, and empathy—skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

A Supportive, Student-Centred Community
The programme felt more like an interactive camp than a traditional summer school. Watching everyone grow in confidence and build meaningful relationships underscored the impact of a supportive, student-focused environment.

Unforgettable Shared Moments
Group activities, from murder mysteries to spirited debates, brought us together in unexpected ways. These shared experiences forged lasting bonds and filled our days with laughter.

Celebrating Achievements and Growth
One of our proudest moments was seeing students gain the confidence to share their ideas and perform on stage. Their creativity and teamwork were inspiring, and the friendships we built will remain a highlight of our journey.

港大暑期學院：成長與突破之旅

香港大學暑期學院的Cross Cultural Summer Enrichment (CCSE)課程，匯聚全球學子，共度沉浸於文化交流、語言學習與師友啟導的暑期體驗。今年，26位來自牛津大學、多倫多大學、倫敦大學、曼徹斯特大學、劍橋大學等全球頂尖學府的學子，與港大學生攜手合作，在港大講師的專業指導下，共同為參與項目的中學生設計豐富多元的課程。透過以英語探討跨文化議題，學員不僅拓闊了國際視野，更建立了深厚友誼。

我們邀請26位學員分享心得與難忘時刻，一同發掘這段蛻變旅程背後的精采故事。

建立跨文化友誼
與來自不同背景的學生交流，讓我們深刻體會到大家成長經歷和觀點的獨特與不同。我們彼此分享各自的求學經歷，並一起品嚐在地美食，很快就打破了隔閡，不僅建立起真正的友誼，也讓我們更加珍惜與尊重彼此的文化。

嶄新視野
原以為是來教學，卻在放手讓學生主導學習的過程中收穫驚喜。融合東西方的教學方式，促使我們尋找更有創意的方法，讓課堂更有趣、更貼近每個人的需求，也讓我們對自我認同有了全新體悟。

包容與適應
為營造友善的學習氛圍，我們學會了迅速適應、靈活應對，並跨越文化障礙溝通。這些經歷大大增強了我們的領導力、應變能力與同理心，並將在課堂之外持續發揮作用。

學習中成長
這個課程更像是一個互動的學習營，而非傳統的暑期課程。見證大家建立自信與深厚友誼，展現了以學生為本的互助環境所帶來的正面影響。

共創難忘時刻
從殺手推理遊戲到分組辯論，團體活動以獨特方式凝聚眾人。這些共同經歷不僅拉近了彼此的距離，也讓整個學習旅程充滿歡笑。

成長與收穫
見證同學們勇敢地分享想法並在舞台上展現自我，他們的創意與團隊精神令人印象深刻。而彼此建立的友誼，更是這段旅程中最寶貴的收穫。