透过广州斐特思这扇窗，我更懂中国

From the historic halls of Fettes College in the UK, 15 vibrant students of various nationalities embarked on a nine-day study tour. They traveled from Edinburgh to Hong Kong and Guangzhou to explore the unique campus of Fettes College Guangzhou and experience China's profound culture up close.

"At first glance, the room was filled with laughter and chatter." On March 23rd, students from FCG warmly welcomed their "Buddies" from Fettes College, spending two days and one night experiencing "Chinese family" life together.

“我终于等到和Rhyce见面了！他把我介绍给很多朋友，真的太酷了！”上一年10月John在英国“照顾”了来自FCG的Rhyce，这次换做Rhyce尽地主之谊。“在费得斯的时光很难忘，我们很早就是好哥们。”

Alex 第一次感受到中国家庭是如此的温暖：“我仿佛本来就是这个家的一员，与他们共度生活点滴，共享篮球场上的欢乐时光。

“他们有个新生儿，只有十三天大，真的很可爱！ ”Layla的双眼闪烁着温柔的光芒，她用手轻轻比划着与婴儿的互动，“这是一个充满爱与欢笑的家庭，我们一起包饺子，登广州塔. ”

而 Amelie 则彻底融入了广州的生活节奏，她像一位地道的“老广”一样，品尝着早茶，探索着街头巷尾的美食，穿梭于古老的祠堂与古迹之间。Udit更有幸见证了一场盛大的中式婚礼，熙熙攘攘、热闹非凡的场面让他震撼不已。

“短遇，缔不解之缘。”广州斐特思以它独特的魅力拥抱着这群英国学子。从活力四溢的舞台到静谧的图书馆，从智慧的课堂到充满创意的艺术室，每一个角落都留下了他们与广州斐特思孩子共同的足迹和欢笑。

Amelie和Udit被周围浓厚的学习氛围所打动。他们看到了与费得斯心灵相通的品格，例如：好奇心和创造力，那是他们共同对知识的渴望和热情。“新同学们 ”与广州斐特思的孩子们在课堂上共同探讨，激发出新的思维火花。他们由衷赞赏“勤勉致知”的校训，并发现这种勤奋不仅在课堂上体现，更在运动场和艺术领域中得以彰显。

"I finally got to meet Rhyce! He introduced me to many friends, which was cool," said John, who had "taken care" of Rhyce from FCG in the UK last October. This time, it was Rhyce's turn to show hospitality. "Our time at Fettes was unforgettable, and we've been good buddies for a long time."

Alex felt the warmth of a Chinese family for the first time: "I felt like I was already a part of this family, sharing life's moments and enjoying happy times on the basketball court with them."

"They have a baby who is only 13 days old, and he's really cute!" Layla's eyes twinkled with tenderness as she gestured to illustrate her interaction with the baby. "This is a family full of love and laughter. We made dumplings together and climbed the Guangzhou Tower."

Meanwhile, Amelie fully immersed herself in the rhythm of Guangzhou life, savoring morning tea like a local, exploring street food, and wandering among ancient ancestral halls and historic sites. Udit was fortunate enough to witness a grand Chinese wedding, and he was greatly impressed by the bustling and lively scene.

"A short encounter forged an unbreakable bond." Fettes College Guangzhou welcomed these British students with its unique charm. From the vibrant stage to the serene library, from the insightful classrooms to the creative art studio, every corner witnessed their footsteps and laughter alongside the children of FCG.

Amelie and Udit were moved by the strong learning atmosphere that surrounded them. They recognized qualities that resonated with those at Fettes, such as curiosity and creativity, reflecting a shared passion for knowledge. As "new students," they joined the children of FCG in the classroom, where they formulated new ideas together. They came to deeply appreciate the school motto, "Diligence Leads to Knowledge," discovering that this diligence was evident not only in the classroom but also on the sports field and in the arts.

"All the classrooms here are equipped with advanced Seewo teaching panels!" Amelie exclaimed excitedly. "The teachers take meticulous care of every student during English-only instruction, helping everyone adapt well to the bilingual learning environment."

Annika added, "The teachers' bilingual skills are truly impressive. The cultural exchange and interaction between Chinese and foreign teachers in the classroom showcase the parallel learning and integration of the two languages."

Picking up a pen, dipping it into ink, and writing on Xuan paper, the children from Fettes concentrated hard as they awkwardly attempted to imitate their teacher's brush strokes. When they managed to form the three large characters for "Edinburgh" on the paper, albeit a bit stiffly, the FCG students cheered. This moment marked a profound engagement with a millennia-old culture.