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Education University of Hong of Cambridge, Harvard University Hall at the Education University of

Kong shares Hon’s view in educat- and Nanyang Technological Uni- Hong Kong.
ing students to be better residents. versity and found out residential
education was highly valued at “Self-discipline is the key. If stu-
“Living in a dorm is a transitional these universities. dents can manage their time well,

period for university students to they can better manage themselves
become mature grown-ups and re- Yu and her fellow researchers sug- and their interpersonal relation-
sponsible leaders,” Yu says. gest increasing human resources ships. They can gain peer support
and providing more funds for res- and be more considerate to others,”

“While university students are idential education development. she says.
blessed with loving parents, fami- They also encourage organising
lies should teach their children to more hall activities that help stu- “Young adults are easily influenced
be more independent from prima- dents understand the value of resi- by their peers so mutual support

ry school. Parents can teach their dential education. can bring positive influence to
kids basic skills like cooking, using their well-being,” Yu adds.
“
*Names changed at interviewees’
Self-discipline is the key. If students can request.

manage their time well, they can better Edited by Victoria Fong

manage themselves and their interpersonal Sub-edited by Charmaine Choi

relationships.

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the washing machine, and most “Hall life education should be
importantly, eating healthily. It is provided in Hong Kong to im-
better to develop good habits at a prove the living quality of dorms.

young age,” she adds. The University Grant Committee
(UGC) only focuses on hardwares
Yu is part of a research project of university but there should be
published in 2022 titled “Strength- more resources on developing

ening the Alignment of Residential communication channels, organis-
Education and University Educa- ing cooking lessons and providing
tional Aims”. She visited some top counselling sessions,” says Yu, who
universities including University is also the Warden of the Grantham