After we had eaten our fill during breakfast, we headed out to Kong Zi Temple. It is said that students who pray sincerely to the statue of Kong Zi for knowledge and wisdom, would have their prayers answered. Hence, when their examinations are around the corner, some students would visit the temple and pray to Kong Zi.
Next, we paid a visit to Jie Yang vocational and technical college. We were warmly greeted by the people there and brought to a meeting room where the principal of the school shared with us a lot about the history and culture of the school. He told us that 2 of their teachers were sent to
The education system there is also different from ours. Local schools create new courses and groom youths to excel in certain professions in order to cater to the society’s needs. For example, if the country is in need of more doctors, there would be more medical courses and lessons to train youths and prepare them to become doctors or physicians. Their school system also works differently from ours. Students bring their own lunch boxes and wash them themselves after use. Water is rationed in flasks which the students have to collect from a collection point. Stall vendors are required to wear masks and gloves when serving food so as to ensure cleanliness and good hygiene. There are few rubbish bins in the campus, yet it is kept litter-free.
In addition,
Our next stop was the jade factory. We learned some ways to determine the quality of a jade. We learned that a jade’s value is determined by its transparency, colour and purity. Also, black spots or cracks ruin the beauty of the jade. Many of us purchased jade bangles and accessories for our family members. Since our parents and grandparents are descendants of the Teo Chews, gift objects made of jade would help them reminisce their past.
Finally, we ended off the day with a formal dinner. The government officials of Jie Yang invited us for dinner. The food was delicious and unique. We also felt honored that someone of such high authority would set time aside to invite us for dinner. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for us.
今天是我们离开新加坡的第六天。过去的前几天实在令人难忘，我们都玩得很开心，今天也不例外。早餐后，我们到了孔子庙。我们在那里得知很多学生每当考试时，都会来这间庙拜一拜孔子， 希望能考得好成绩。 参观了这间庙之后，我们来到了揭阳学院。学校的校长很热情的接待我们，同时也向我们介绍了学校的历史。我们也从校长那里知道了揭阳学院曾经派两位老师到新加坡考察，结果收获不少。他说有机会一定会再派人到新加坡来，如果想要到揭阳学院读书，竞争是非常激烈的，因为该学院每年只有两千位学生，学生也必须通过一系列的考试，只有合格者才会被录取。
学院所有的课程也跟着时代的变迁和需求而不断的改进更新。例如国立医院需要增加医生人数 ，学院就录取更多来医学生来填补空缺。我们也观察到了学生们非常的注重卫生和环保。虽然他们的食堂的垃圾桶不多，但他们还是能把食堂保持得干干净净。学生也用自己带来的饭盒，用完后自己洗，没有任何的清洁工人帮忙他们，我们看了之后都感到有些羞愧。我们也了解了中国和新加坡的一些不同的情况：在中国，校长在学校的范围内光明正大的抽烟，是一种能被接受的行为。在新加坡，就不同了，校长和老师绝对不能在学校里抽烟，因为这是犯法的。
参观了揭阳学院后，下午我们便到了玉都参观。多数同学都趁这机会买了一些玉器带回家送给我们的母亲、祖母和外婆。玉是有很多种类和很多等级的，我们也学会了怎样区别玉的好与坏。
我们今天的节目就到此结束。晚上，中共广东省揭阳市委统战部部长胡锡辉先生邀请我们到一家高级酒楼吃晚餐。面对这一桌的山珍海味，我们都吃得津津有味。对我们这些学生来说，能够和这些重要的官员同桌吃饭是我们的荣幸。我们这一生可能再也没有这个机会了。
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