Student Brochure 2019

14 Our campus is not only home to a great variety of flora and fauna but also a breeding ground for young minds with its pastoral care and humanistic orientation. The spacious 137.3-hectare campus of CUHK is home to not only its students and staff but also a myriad of trees, flowers, shrubs, butterflies, birds and other living creatures, including rare and precious species. CUHK’s I . CARE Programme inspires students to examine the meaning of life and nurture their passion in serving the society by holding heavyweight lectures, initiating social service projects and organizing cultural fairs. Leaving home for CUHK is easier knowing there is hospitality and community waiting at the nine Colleges. In these small communities, you will enjoy close interaction with your teachers and grow with your peers. Traditional operatic performances take place on campus from time to time, offering chances for students and staff to appreciate different genres of Chinese opera and the beauty of traditional art forms. General education, a key component of undergraduate studies at CUHK, is built upon a balanced approach to whole- person education that combines Chinese humanistic ideals and western liberal arts contents. Physical fitness goes hand in hand with studies and character development. CUHK encourages sports among students by offering staunch support to student athletes and fostering an athletic atmosphere on campus. Urban Oasis All-round Care Congenial Communities A Closer Look at Chinese Aesthetics In Dialogue with Humanity Alive and Kicking