Annual Report 2014–15

實習機構︰毛里裘斯國際經濟商學學生會 Host Organization: AIESEC Mauritius 自小熱愛環保的王錦欣升讀大學之時，已計劃利用暑假到海外參與環保工作。注意到這樣的機 會，即第一時間報名，沒有理會地點是非洲的毛里裘斯，對那裏亦認識不多。 錦欣說：「到埗後，發覺原來毛里裘斯沒有想像中落後，與一般發展國家的城市分別不大，只是沒有那麼繁盛，但卻擁有城市人渴 求的藍天、白雲、碧海。」她負責聯同十二名來自加拿大、希臘、香港、印度、馬來西亞、巴基斯坦、泰國和美國的學生，準備教 材，為當地中小學生講授海洋保育的知識和重要性。他們也參與當地「世界環境日2014」及一些非政府組織的環保活動，了解旅遊 業的興盛，對海洋帶來的影響，以及補救的措施。「最特別的，是我們在專人指導下出海，潛水認識珊瑚生態，清除已死的珊瑚， 並於保育區親手栽種珊瑚幼苗。這種親身體驗非常寶貴，讓我反思海洋生態平衡的重要。」 是次經歷，讓錦欣更了解環保的重要，除繼續參與相關工作，也在不同的分享會談毛里裘斯的經歷，希望鼓勵大家加入環保行列。 Devoted to environmental protection since childhood, Katherine Wong planned to use her summer vacation to participate in overseas environmental conservation activities after enrolling at the University. When she found out the GIP offered such an opportunity, she applied at once without giving a second thought to the fact that it’s in Mauritius, an African country that she knew almost nothing about. Katherine said, ‘Upon arrival, I discovered that Mauritius is not as underdeveloped as I thought. It is like any developed city but less prosperous. What the country possesses are clear skies, white clouds and a blue sea, which are much sought after by urban dwellers.’ Katherine’s internship entailed educating young people about marine protection by conducting primary and secondary school presentations with her team, which comprised 13 students from Canada, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Thailand, and the US. The team also participated in the local World Environment Day 2014 and activities run by NGOs. They learnt about the effects of a booming tourism industry on the country’s marine ecology, as well as the remedial measures being made. Katherine said, ‘What excited me the most was seeing the colourful coral reefs and removing the damaged parts under supervision while snorkelling. We also had hands-on experience planting pieces of corals in the nursery area. What priceless experiences! They really made me contemplate the importance of marine conservation.’ The internship enhanced Katherine’s dedication to environmental protection. After it ended, she continued to take part in other related activities, and shared her experiences in Mauritius in order to encourage others to contribute to the field. 王錦欣 內外全科醫學士課程二年級 Katherine Wong Year 2, MBChB 香港中文大學年報 CUHK Annual Report 2014 – 2015 13