New Scholarship Intake For China 2008

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Friday, 05 September 2008
H.E. Mr. Chongren Ma, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa, (3rd from left) at the Reception Held for the for the Samoan Chinese Government Scholarship Recipients 29th August 2008, Chinese Embassy The new intake of Samoan students selected to undertake scholarship students in China met with the Chinese Ambassador to Samoa, Mr. Chongren Ma, prior to their departure. “First of all, I would like to congratulate the 18 excellent Samoan scholarship recipients on your admission to the Chinese universities," Ambassador Ma said. " And I also want to thank the present parents for cultivating those young and smart students who will embark on their mission to study in China and serve as the “cultural ambassadors” between our two countries. Last but not the least, I hope to extend our gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Samoa for the efforts and support which make the enrolment smooth and successful. With the globalization of the 21st century, more and more young and ambitious students choose to go overseas for pursuit of knowledge and cultural exchange. With its economic miracles as well as long and profound culture, China has been increasingly popular among overseas study destinations. I am glad that Samoan scholarship recipients chose to study and live in China, which I can assure you will be a meaningful and worthwhile experience. Since the Policy of Reform and Opening up was initiated in late 1978, China has managed to sustain rapid economic growth for nearly 3 decades, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%. China has become the fourth largest economy in the world in a relatively short time (according to World Bank). I believe it is a valuable opportunity for you to feel China’s momentum of development with your own eyes and bring back to Samoa the skills and knowledge you will learn for the development of your own beautiful country. Of course, I do understand the difficulties the young students are about to be confronted with in a brand-new and different environment. You may feel homesick as China is thousands of miles from home. You may naturally have the language barrier to conquer as Chinese language is universally deemed as one of the most difficult languages in the world. You may miss the Samoan food like taro, which I very often heard about. But despite those facts that can be listed, there is one universal truth to bear in mind, this is, good things take efforts and time. As long as one has a clear goal in mind, nothing can stop him or her from achieving the dream. Where there is a will, there is a way. China is a vast country with long history. When you conquer your language barrier, I would like to advise you to travel around, meet local people and talk to them. I believe you will grasp a better understanding of China and truly understand how friendly and lovely Chinese people are. Last but not the least, I would like to extend my sincere wishes to the scholarship students for your progress in studies and wonderful experience in China. Comments (3) Subscribe to this comment's feed ... written by Malo lava le tauivi, September 08, 2008 What an achievement! Can we please get the students names listed? Faamalo atu ia outou uma aemaise outou matua ma aiga sa tapuai ma galulue malosi mo tou lumanai. Enjoy the experience and God Bless you all! Scholarship students to China written by Fouena Slade, September 10, 2008 Would there be a student to the province of Xi'an - Xi'an University? I'm interested beco's my cousin Suetena Loia is studying there now. He's a lone ranger there and very homesick. Good luck guys on your studies. God Bless. Great opportunities, however ......... written by Sifa, September 11, 2008 I’m curious as to what kinds of leaning and proclivity - social, political, religious, etc., - these students will return with them after their studies. Will they become indoctrinated in communist ideals and philosophy in some way? Will they be more sympathetic, empathetic and/or embracing of Chinese political philosophies, culture and Communism in general? Will we see a Samoan Che Guevara in the future as a result of these Chinese scholarships? It’s very possible I would say. Write comment Name Email Title Comment
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