SOT to Shanghai and Suzhou, China ~ RP School of Engineering Official Blog

In the first week of April 2012, a group of 22 RP students led by Dr Wang and Dr Lim from DMNT embarked on a learning journey to the industrial Shanghai and romantic Suzhou. It was an eye-opening experience for many students to witness China first hand in the areas of research and development, electronics manufacturing and rich Chinese cultural heritage.

All the RP students enjoyed this trip which was both educationally and culturally inspiring. It provided a good opportunity for them to understand more on the technical development of electronic companies in China. Some students remarked that China is much more developed than what they expected before the trip.

The following are some of the highlights:

SOT Highlights

1. Universities, Research and development: Suzhou University student exchanges, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Haizisi Nano Technology in Suzhou Nano-Technology Park

RP students were greeted with a heart-warming welcome by students from Suzhou University. The Chinese students introduced their university program, shared their talents in solo singing performances, Chinese calligraphy and martial arts. RP students responded with high energy hip-hop dances. Friendship flourished as gifts and email addresses were exchanged among students. The event ended with a special calligraphy gift by student from Suzhou University to RP and RP staff reciprocated with a RP souvenir.

Suzhou University & Republic Polytechnic Students Exchange Program

Suzhou Nanotechnology Industrial Park & Haizisi Technology

Shanghai Jiao Tong University visit

2. Companies & Exhibits: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), OMRON Electronic Component Company and Suzhou Logistic Park, Coca Cola factory

At Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), RP students were amazed by the rapid semiconductor technology development in China. They were impressed by the perfect English spoken by the presenter and inspired to be a part of the professional body in semiconductor industry. At OMRON International, students were exposed to implementation of automation in industry. They also enjoyed the demonstrations, hand-on exhibits and models during the visit.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)

OMRON Electronic Component Company

At Suzhou Logistic Park – An inland custom with tax free zone

Coca Cola Plant visit

3. Cultural Enrichment Program: Shanghai Yu Garden (豫园), Oriental Pearl TV Tower, The Bund (外滩), Cruise at Huang Pu Jiang （黄浦江）, shopping at Nanjing Street and acrobatic show at E.R.A., Suzhou Guan Qian Street (观前街), Suzhou #1 silk factory and Zhou-Zhuang Water Village (周庄)

At Shanghai - The students enjoyed the historic Yu Garden, visited the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to have a 360-degree view of Shanghai, walked on the newly renovated Bund, shopped at the Nanjing Street, night-cruised on the Huang Pu Jiang River to enjoy the panoramic view of the majestically lighted buildings along the river. Before they left, they enjoyed a breath-taking acrobat show at E.R.A.

At Su Zhou – The students made a trip to Suzhou’s #1 silk factory. They saw how silk was extracted from cocoons, rolled into thread and weaved into silk. They also made a short trip to Zhou-Zhuang, where they cruised along the rustic waterway and tasted the famous stewed pork knuckles.