Teachers and Students from Samoa College Visited HZU

On December 17, a group of 12 teachers and students from Samoa College, 

accompanied by staff from the Foreign Affairs Office of Huizhou Municipal Party 

Committee, visited our university for an exchange activity. Teachers and students from 

our university’s International Exchange and Cooperation Department, School of 

Educational Science, and School of Economics and Management warmly received the

delegation and organized interactive exchanges.

Lin Hong, head of the International Exchange and Cooperation Department, warmly 

welcomed the Samoan delegation and introduced in detail the university’s 

development history, academic programs, faculty and student scale, and 

achievements in international education. She stated that the university has always 

attached great importance to international exchanges and cooperation. By building 

diverse platforms for educational and cultural exchange, it continuously broadens 

students’ international horizons and enhances cross-cultural understanding and 

recognition. She expressed hope that young people from China and Samoa would 

take this opportunity to deepen mutual understanding and build profound friendship.

Patricia Golovale-Reupena, Vice Principal of Samoa College, expressed sincere gratitude 

for the warm reception and introduced the delegation’s itinerary and purpose of the 

visit to Huizhou. She noted that the beautiful campus environment, complete modern 

facilities, and the hospitality of teachers and students left a deep and pleasant 

impression on the delegation. She hoped that young people from both countries 

would continue to strengthen interaction and exchanges, consolidate the foundation 

of friendly relations, and contribute youthful energy to the continued development 

of friendly ties between China and Samoa.

During the exchange meeting, student representatives from the School of Educational 

Science and the School of Economics and Management spoke alongside student 

representatives from Samoa College. They shared in-depth views on campus life, local 

culture, folk customs, and personal interests. Young people from both sides interacted 

actively and spoke freely, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere. The exchange not 

only fully demonstrated the positive spirit of young people from both countries, but 

also built a solid bridge for further understanding and friendship.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations 

between China and Samoa. The visit by the Samoan teachers and students is a 

concrete step in implementing the consensus on deepening cooperation between 

the two countries in education, culture, and youth affairs. By continuously organizing 

people-to-people exchange activities, our university effectively helps students broaden 

their international horizons, deepen their understanding of diverse cultures, and plays 

an active role in promoting mutual learning and friendship between young people from 

China and Samoa.