《111-1_SA》Unwinding at the scenic NSYSU beach

Have you been to the gorgeous beach 🏖️ on our National Sun Yat-sen University campus yet? If yes, then I bet you for sure wouldn't have experienced doing water sports 🏊‍♂️ in this wonderland. Student Association of International Programs arranged a water sports activity, bringing students fun and excitement to take part in activities like SUP (standup paddleboarding) and Kayaking. It was a perfect way to relieve students’ academic stress and promote the importance of exercise, which also complies with SDGs #3 Good Health and Well-being. Students from IBMBA, GHRM MBA, IBBA, and other departments attended the event with more than 20 participants. There were both international, local, and exchange students, which gave students a chance to interact with culturally diverse people and facilitate cross-culture communication. To take advantage of the splendid school environment and resources, the event was held at the NSYSU Sizihwan Marine Sports Center, lasting 2 hours from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. To kickstart the event, the SA members gathered students at the College of Management and traveled to the venue together. Later on, participants put on their life vests 🦺 and took a group photo before listening to the rules and instructions.

A coach and two lifeguards were always on constant standby to offer assistance if students needed help. The coach gave instructions on how to use all facilities correctly, explained what the rules are, and, most importantly, emphasized the importance of safety. After the instructions, students were divided into two groups, one was for SUP, and the other was for Kayaking (individual and twin Kayak). Participants could choose whichever based on their preferences and could start enjoying the activities and burn their calories 🔥 at this moment. During the entire event, lifeguards patiently accompanied and kept eyes on all participants carefully to make sure everyone was being safe. The lifeguards also introduced marine ecology to make them more aware of the sea creatures that appeared, which corresponds with SDGs #14 Life Below Water 🐟. 

After a long time of working out, snacks 🥪 were then prepared for every attending student at the end of the event, including a set of sandwiches and a drink. The event ended perfectly with memorable experiences, and students were satisfied with the arrangement of the event. All participants felt delighted and had fun exploring the beautiful school marine environment and networking with friends at the event. This was indeed a valuable opportunity for students to experience water sports. Thanks to help from the school and the office of international programs, the SA team organized such a wonderful event for students. We are looking forward to holding more exciting and fun events in the future. See you all soon!