Recap of CAS’s First Tea Talk for the 2024-2025 Academic Year: Highlights and Insights
Recap of CAS’s First Tea Talk for the 2024-2025 Academic Year: Highlights and Insights
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted an inaugural Tea Talk event of the 2024-2025 academic year in room E403 at VinUniversity.
Tea Talk is one of the CAS’s occasional events where students and faculty can freely discuss, share, and address questions and challenges related to their academic and uni-life experiences. The event aimed to provide essential information about majors and upcoming programs while also recognizing students’ contributions to the collective activities of CAS. Notably, CAS’s Tea Talk exemplifies not just an exchange of ideas but also the solidarity and growth of the CAS community, highlighting the unique aspects of liberal education where each member feels understood and heard. Compared to the previous academic year, the scale of this year’s Tea Talk has expanded significantly as a reflection of the vibrant development of the CAS community.
(The growing of CAS community)
The event commenced with a warm welcome from faculty and staff in order to create a sense of camaraderie among all attending students. The culinary menu at the event was also carefully prepared by the CAS’s staff with a variety of appealing dishes and beverages. Students mingled freely with faculty while enjoying their meals thanks to the informal setting that dissolves barriers and opens up for genuine listening and engagement.
(Students enjoying their meals with Profesor Nhu Dinh Ngoc Anh)
The main activities of this year’s Tea Talk were lively with interactive exchanges, discussions, and games designed to strengthen the bonds between students and faculty. Lecturers also provided updates on the curriculum and future directions for majors within CAS, addressing all inquiries from students about their academic journeys at VinUniversity. Additionally, students who actively engaged in the development of the College of Arts and Sciences were recognized with certificates as the praise of participation and dedication to the community.
(Students who actively engaged in the development of the CAS community with certificates)
Indeed, Tea Talk has successfully cultivated a warm and welcoming environment, contributing to the establishment of a closely knit community of students and faculty. Looking ahead, CAS is excited to organize more engaging and beneficial events, further promoting the spirit of solidarity and mutual support throughout the educational and developmental journeys of all students. We eagerly anticipate the promising initiatives that CAS will undertake in the future.
