For the second year running, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University invited another group of students of the University of Mauritius to attend a short term study from 26 December 2018 to 17 January 2019 in Fashion Design at the School of International Education, ZSTU. The students were from the Department of Applied Sustainability and Enterprise Development (DASED), UoM and are currently studying for BSc (Hons) Fashion Technology (Minor Entrepreneurship) programme.
There were several short courses on offer based on the level of study of the students and their field of interest. Among the various short courses on offer were: Introduction to Fashion Industry; Fashion Consumer Behavior; Draping for Fashion Design; Flat Pattern Design; and Designer Flats and Technical Sketching. The courses were dispensed by staff of ZSTU and FIT, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York and the tuition fees were waived for the students.
The students very much enjoyed the experience of studying at a foreign university and performed well in their studies. They were very proud to receive, at the end of the respective courses, a certificate for their academic achievements.
Besides the study, UoM students interacted with local and international students attending the short term study and visited a number of places in and around Hangzhou and could experience the rich heritage of Chinese culture and tradition.
Below are feedbacks from the students after their short term study at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, December 2018- January 2019.
Vedushee Devi Nandlal (Shrutee), First Year Student, BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
“My experience at ZSTU was enriching and relevant to my course and the knowledge acquired helped me to review my career goals. I participated in various activities such as quiz and games which boost up my self-confidence and help me to overcome my shyness. I especially appreciated the kindness and motivating spirit of lecturers and students at ZSTU. I would like to thank Mr Quan and Mrs Azoulay for their brillant work as lecturers from FIT and CI-UoM for this wonderful opportunity.”
Plate 1. ZSTU and other international students attending the short term study at ZSTU
Plate 2. Students Nishi, Frayhah, Shrutee and Bhavna (left to right) with Professor Renee Azoulay (centre) of Fashion Institute Technology, New York.
Radhay Jaymanee Devi (Bhavna), First Year Student, BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
“My trip to ZSTU proved to be an enriching experience…. I learnt a lot and returned with lots of memories. I have also experienced the very cold weather of Hangzhou, had fun in the snow and interacted with international students and Professors!”
Plate 3. Bhavna (third from left) with friends on ZSTU’s campus, Hangzhou
Nishi Jaunky, Second Year Student of BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
"It was an awesome experience to be part of this exchange program, where I got to know Chinese people who are very nice and kind. I appreciated the uniqueness of their culture and their language and the food is really nice. It was a real pleasure for me to acquire knowledge from FIT professors who helped us to realize what we are best at, so that we can explore more of it. I am grateful for this opportunity and wish that other students can benefit from it too. I am thankful to everyone who made this trip possible and special.”
Plate 4. Nishi (second from left) with friends and other students by the famous West Lake, Hangzhou.
Melanie Chan Sin Cheong, First Year Student, BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
“The students’ exchange programme at ZSTU, Hangzhou was an amazing experience. Through the lectures, I deepened my knowledge in fashion and this will surely be of great help for my studies. I was able to experience student’s campus life and living on one’s own during the short term stay helped me to become more independent, confident and responsible.”
Plate 5. Melanie (third from left) with friends and other students taking the metro in Hangzhou.
Frayhah Bibi Suhootoorah, First Year Student, BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
“From my childhood wish of experiencing snow, to travelling by the metro and pyjama partying with my friends on New Year’s Eve, the short stay in Hangzhou has been a dream come true! This enriching trip has allowed me to experience a new culture, acquire knowledge and meet some amazing friends and professors.
All I can say is ‘xièxiè’!”
Plate 6. Frayhah, (first from right) with friends at International Students’ Office, ZSTU
Yovania Madre, First Year Student, BSc(Hons) Fashion Technology with Minor Entrepreneurship, University of Mauritius.
“‘Every difficult road leads to beautiful destination.’ This famous quote describes best this enriching experience I had at ZSTU, Hangzhou. I have been able to acquire problem solving skills as well as be more independent. Moreover, learning mandarin at Confucius Institute at University of Mauritius has help me to understand a lot this rich culture.”
Plate 7. Yovania, (second from right) with Associate Professor Vincent Quan (first right) at ZSTU