Eight students from South West College (SWC) travelled to China to take part in Study China 2026, a first-of-its-kind cultural exchange programme hosted through the College’s valued international partnerships with the Chinese Consulate office of Consul General Li Nan.
The international initiative brought together Level 3 Health, Life and Personal Science students from Omagh, Enniskillen and Dungannon for a week-long programme across Beijing and Xi’an, combining school exchanges, historical study and hands-on cultural experiences designed to broaden global awareness, cultural understanding and international perspectives.
In Beijing, students explored some of China’s most iconic landmarks, including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Olympic sites such as the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. The programme also included a visit to the world’s first embodied intelligent robotics 4S store, alongside opportunities to experience traditional city life along Qianmen Street.
School exchange visits at Beijing Guangqumen High School and Beijing National Day School provided valuable insight into Chinese education, while enabling students to engage directly with their international peers and share learning experiences.