SHBS Event |"Safe Study Abroad" Lecture
  • 2024-05-13
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-Safe Study Abroad-



On May 13th, SHBS held an international security education lecture with the theme "Safe Study Abroad" in the auditorium. The purpose was to enhance students' international security literacy and help them acquire methods and skills to protect themselves during their study abroad.

The lecture featured renowned international security expert Mr. Wang as the guest speaker. Mr. Wang was formerly an Interpol officer at the Ministry of Public Security and one of the founders of the Chinese peacekeeping police. He has extensive experience in international security work. He is also a former international student and a current parent of an international student, giving him profound insights and unique perspectives on the safety issues faced by students studying abroad.


At the beginning of the lecture, Mr. Wang briefly introduced his background and experiences, immediately capturing the keen interest of the faculty and students present. With humorous and engaging language and a variety of facial expressions and gestures, he activated the atmosphere, making the entire auditorium filled with relaxation and pleasantness.

Firstly, Mr. Wang quoted the phrase "the deepest love is caring for the safety of loved ones" to emphasize the importance of safety education. He elaborated on the four elements of safety - time, place, people, and events, and explained the significance and specific meanings of each element through practical examples.

Afterward, Mr. Wang presented several real-life cases to illustrate the various safety issues that students might face abroad, such as racial discrimination and hate crimes, information security, and traffic safety. He advised students to remain calm and prioritize their safety when encountering these problems, then respond according to the situation, and finally seek legal recourse. He introduced four major safety competence systems: avoiding risks, smart risk avoidance, emergency escape, and post-crisis recovery. He hoped that by developing safety skills, students could ultimately form safe habits and improve their safety awareness.

In the lecture, Mr. Wang also compared the differences between Chinese and foreign laws. For example, in China, if a pedestrian is hit while jaywalking, the driver is still held responsible; whereas in some other countries, the driver bears no responsibility. Additionally, different gestures and actions often have different meanings in different countries. For example, the "OK" gesture means "good" in China, but it expresses contempt in Brazil and Germany; in Greece, it signifies homosexuality; and in France, it means "the person is worthless"... These vastly different meanings of gestures require special attention from students.

Mr. Wang also demonstrated several internationally recognized anti-terrorism gestures and invited students to come on stage to demonstrate self-rescue techniques in stampede accidents, allowing everyone to learn practical skills for handling unexpected events. The students were completely captivated by Mr. Wang's personal charm and immersed in the engaging demonstrations and lively language. Through the continuous laughter and applause, the remarkable lecture came to an end with a sense of wanting more.

This lecture not only provided SHBS faculty and students with an understanding of the latest international security situation but also strengthened their awareness and capabilities in safety precautions. It reflects SHBS's commitment to addressing the safety issues faced by students studying abroad. It is hoped that through this lecture, students will comprehensively learn various aspects of safety knowledge, ensuring a safer and smoother study abroad experience in the future.

文 | Chris Li(G9)

审核 | Wu Xu

翻译 | Lexie Liu(G11)

排版 | Jang

配图 | Photography Club