Durham University

Our event organisers

Diwei Chen, Shanghai, China
MA TESOL, College of St Hild & St Bede, 2012

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 Employer:  Education First  
 Interests:  Reading, thinking  


What was the most valuable lesson you learnt whilst at Durham?

The lesson to balance time of work and life. 

What are your fondest memories of Durham?
I enjoyed very much the peace in Durham. My time there stays one of the most beautiful memories I have for my life.

What kind of people make up the Durham alumni community in your area? Are they expatriates or locals?
They are mostly locals, graduates of recent years, majored in different fields.

What inspired you to sign up as an alumni volunteer?
The desire to promote Durham University in China and build the connection among graduates with the university for better sharing of network, resources and influence.

What do you love most about your current location?
Shanghai is an international, fast-developing place abounding with many new things and opportunities, and people here are varied in cultures and open to new, different things.