{"id":12212,"date":"2024-08-01T17:43:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T09:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=12212"},"modified":"2024-08-01T17:45:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T09:45:52","slug":"la-vie-en-rose-utm-culinary-arts-student-savours-summer-exchange-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/la-vie-en-rose-utm-culinary-arts-student-savours-summer-exchange-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>La vie en rose: UTM Culinary Arts student savours summer exchange in France<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12212 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u661f\u671f\u516dErasmus-Fun-Tour_Mont-Saint-Michel-\u9802\u5c64-1-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12214'>\n\t\t\t\tYear 1 UTM student Jacob Wong went to France on a three-week exchange this summer\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u8ab2\u9918\u6642\u9593_Lunch-with-friends-in-Paris-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12218'>\n\t\t\t\tJacob says the summer exchange allowed him to meet people from different countries\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u7576\u5730\u53c3\u89c0_Caves-Pierre-Noble-\u8207\u8ca0\u8cac\u4ebaCaroline\u7684\u73ed\u7167.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u7576\u5730\u53c3\u89c0_Caves-Pierre-Noble-\u8207\u8ca0\u8cac\u4ebaCaroline\u7684\u73ed\u7167.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u7576\u5730\u53c3\u89c0_Caves-Pierre-Noble-\u8207\u8ca0\u8cac\u4ebaCaroline\u7684\u73ed\u7167.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u7576\u5730\u53c3\u89c0_Caves-Pierre-Noble-\u8207\u8ca0\u8cac\u4ebaCaroline\u7684\u73ed\u7167-300x200.jpg 300w, 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12216'>\n\t\t\t\tJacob says the summer exchange allowed him to meet people from different countries\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/\u6cd5\u6587\u5b78\u6821-French-in-Normandy_French-Gastronomy_-Group-2-\u73ed\u76f8-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12215'>\n\t\t\t\tJacob says the summer exchange allowed him to meet people from different countries\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cooking-Class-Clams-Salad-and-Sole-Meunier-\u8907\u88fd.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cooking-Class-Clams-Salad-and-Sole-Meunier-\u8907\u88fd.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cooking-Class-Clams-Salad-and-Sole-Meunier-\u8907\u88fd.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cooking-Class-Clams-Salad-and-Sole-Meunier-\u8907\u88fd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cooking-Class-Clams-Salad-and-Sole-Meunier-\u8907\u88fd-768x512.jpg 768w, 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arts\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Pastry-Class-Macaron-Vanilla-and-Chocolat-\u8907\u88fd-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12219'>\n\t\t\t\tThe summer exchange included cooking classes at the local unit of the Fauchon school of culinary arts\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-12222  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u7248\u672c \/ Chinese version<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>UTM strongly supports students in making the most of the overseas exchange opportunities offered by the University. Culinary Arts Management undergraduate Jacob Wong decided to seize the chance during his first year as a UTM student, going to France on a three-week exchange this summer<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob Wong Meng Hou, a first-year student in the Culinary Arts Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme at UTM, grasped a unique opportunity this summer for a three-week exchange programme in France. The option, sponsored by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macao, aimed to immerse students in the French language and in cooking techniques. All expenses were covered \u2013 including tuition, transportation and accommodation \u2013 and a daily-living allowance was provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on his time spent in Rouen, capital of the northern French region of Normandy, Jacob describes the experience as \u201cexciting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He first learned about the programme from one of his lecturers at UTM. \u201cThis was undoubtedly a very valuable opportunity,\u201d says Jacob. \u201cSo, I applied immediately.\u201d He admits that the application process was somewhat complicated, but acknowledges the support he received from UTM, which helped him secure his place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his stay in France, Jacob attended French-language classes every weekday morning. Initially placed in a beginners\u2019 class, he requested to be transferred to the elementary class by the second week. \u201cAlthough it was quite challenging at the beginning, thanks to the help of my classmates and teachers, I was able to keep up,\u201d Jacob recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afternoons were dedicated to cooking classes at the local unit of the Fauchon school of culinary arts. Among other skills, he learned \u201cnew ways to handle ingredients,\u201d Jacob says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exchange featured tours of local businesses such as wine retailer Caves Pierre Noble, Beyer Artisan Chocolaterie, and the historic H\u00f4tel de Bourgtheroulde. Programme participants also attended a workshop with local professional bakers and cheesemakers, learning the art of appreciation and pairing during tastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn addition, we visited tourist attractions in Normandy to experience the region\u2019s history and culture,\u201d Jacob adds. The cultural immersion was a highlight for him and inspired him to try to return to France for work experience in the future, to deepen his understanding of the philosophy and concepts driving French gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding his summer exchange, \u201cI was able to get to know people from different countries, and getting along with them was the most unforgettable experience from the programme,\u201d says Jacob. \u201cEveryone was friendly and tolerant, and each person shared information about their country&#8217;s culture and about their experiences, with the others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Jacob says his first year at UTM has been marked by fulfilling long-held aspirations. \u201cThings that I\u2019ve always dreamed of happened in my first year as a student,\u201d he states. \u201cFor example, attending a question-and-answer session with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, and going to France for an exchange.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As UTM continues to forge fresh cooperation agreements with universities and partner institutions globally, students such as Jacob are presented with additional exchange opportunities, including visits to renowned overseas universities, short-term summer exchanges, semester exchanges, and dual degree programmes. \u201cThese are opportunities allowing us to be exposed to different educational cultures and to broaden our international horizons,\u201d says Jacob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs the university&#8217;s global network continues to expand, I believe it will bring more international opportunities and development space for our students,\u201d he concludes, encouraging fellow UTM colleagues to seize these opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor: UTM Public Relations Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTM strongly supports students in making the most of the overseas exchange opportunities offered by the University. 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