Bulletin No. 2, 2011

Experiencing Life under the Equator  29  offered free physical checkups for the villagers. Year 1 student Sharon Tsang said that this clinical experience was invaluable, but what was more inspiring was the caring attitude of Professor Sung towards the women and children of Watoto. ‘What makes a good physician and a good leader? It’s the ability to care for and serve those in need.’
 Besides making diagnosis, the volunteers doubled up as bricklayers to build a dormitory for a Watoto children’s village. Under the scorching sun, they built walls with bricks and mortar. ‘We held hands, sang and prayed together before and after work. We worked for a common goal, regardless of our nationalities or social status. I was deeply touched,’ said Shen Jun , a student from the mainland.
 As Prof. Samuel Sun Sai-ming , master of S.H. Ho College said, ‘What we have done on this trip was so little, but students have already learned that they can apply their knowledge to serve the world.’ After the service tour, Professor Sung said the students now realize that many things in their lives should not be taken for granted. ‘This kind of social service can broaden their views of the world. They have really gained much more from it than they would have in classrooms.’