从南洋到申城：一片“小叶子”的世界之约
From Malaysia to Shanghai: A “Little Leaf” on a Journey to Connect with the World
——记来自马来西亚的交大进博会志愿者唐巧一
“世界那么大，我想去看看。”
“The world is so big, and I want to see it.”
这是来自马来西亚的唐巧一走出熟悉环境、来到中国求学时怀揣的心愿。对她而言，跨越山海来到上海交通大学医学院，不仅意味着开启一段专业学习旅程，也意味着拥有了从不同视角认识世界的机会。
如今，第九届中国国际进口博览会为这份探索带来了新的契机。作为临床医学五年制大二学生，她成为了交大“小叶子”志愿者队伍中的一员。从被往届志愿者的故事打动，到有机会亲身参与这场国际盛会，她期待以服务者的身份走近世界，在交流与实践中收获新的认识。
For Thong Qiao Ee, a student from Malaysia, this simple wish inspired her to leave familiar surroundings and pursue her studies in China. Crossing seas and mountains to study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine marked not only the beginning of her medical education, but also an opportunity to see the world from new perspectives. Now, the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) offers a new chapter in that journey. A second-year student in the five-year Clinical Medicine program, Thong has joined SJTU’s “Little Leaves” volunteer team. Once inspired by the stories of volunteers from previous years, she now looks forward to experiencing this international event firsthand, engaging with the world through service and learning from every encounter.
心向远方：在多元文化中拓展视野
Looking Beyond: Broadening Horizons Across Cultures
选择来到中国求学，源于唐巧一对更广阔世界的向往。上海开放包容的城市气质、中国科技创新的发展，以及接触前沿医学知识与技术的机会，让她将目光投向这座充满活力的国际都市。
Thong’s decision to study in China grew from a desire to discover a wider world. Shanghai’s openness and inclusiveness, China’s advances in science and technology, and opportunities to learn about developments in modern medicine drew her to this dynamic international city.
在她看来，留学的意义不仅在于专业知识的积累，也在于置身不同文化交汇的环境，接触新的生活方式与思考角度。来自马来西亚的成长背景，让她对多元语言与文化并不陌生；而在上海的学习生活，则为她提供了进一步观察与理解不同文化的机会。一次偶然的经历，让她对人与人之间的联系有了更真切的感受。在上海，她曾帮助一位来自马来西亚的游客解决出行问题。熟悉的乡音让两位素不相识的同乡产生了亲切的共鸣，也让她体会到，交流并不总需要特别的场合，有时，一次主动的沟通便能拉近彼此的距离。
To her, studying abroad means more than gaining academic knowledge. It also means living where cultures meet and encountering new ways of life and thought. Growing up in Malaysia made linguistic and cultural diversity familiar to her; life in Shanghai has given her further opportunities to observe and understand other cultures. An unexpected encounter made the connections between people feel especially tangible. In Shanghai, she once helped a Malaysian visitor find her way. Hearing a familiar language brought an immediate sense of kinship between two strangers from the same country. The experience reminded Thong that meaningful exchanges do not always require a special occasion; sometimes, a simple offer of help can bring people closer.
在多语言、多文化交织的成长环境中，唐巧一逐渐体会到，语言不仅是沟通的工具，也为理解不同文化提供了更多可能。对她而言，认识世界不只是走向远方，更是以开放的心态接纳差异，在人与人的相遇中拓展自己的视野。
Growing up amid multiple languages and cultures, Thong came to see language not only as a means of communication but also as a gateway to understanding others. For her, discovering the world is not simply about traveling far; it is about embracing differences with an open mind and broadening one’s outlook through human connections.
以行践心：在志愿服务中体悟责任
Learning Through Service: Understanding Responsibility in Action
在上海的学习生活中，唐巧一也尝试通过志愿服务，以另一种方式走近这座城市。课余时间，她积极参与科普场馆、体育赛事及儿童课业辅导等不同类型的志愿活动。从面对游客时的指引与协助，到陪伴孩子们学习，她在一次次实践中接触不同群体，也逐渐体会到沟通与服务的意义。
During her time in Shanghai, Thong has also sought to connect with the city through volunteering. Outside class, she has volunteered at science education venues, sporting events, and children’s tutoring programs. Whether guiding visitors or supporting children with their studies, these experiences have introduced her to people from different walks of life and deepened her understanding of communication and service.
其中，“太阳花”志愿服务让她对沟通与理解有了更加具体的认识。在儿童课业辅导中，面对不同的学习习惯与需求，她尝试先理解孩子们的困惑，再以耐心、亲切的方式给予引导。这段经历让她意识到，帮助他人并非简单地提供答案，更重要的是理解对方真正需要什么。
Her experience with the “Sunflower” volunteer program was particularly meaningful. While tutoring children with different learning habits and needs, she tried to understand their difficulties first, then offer patient and approachable guidance. She learned that helping someone is not merely about giving answers; it begins with understanding what that person truly needs.
作为一名临床医学专业的学生，她也开始思考：面对不同的人，专业知识固然重要，能否耐心倾听、理解对方的处境，同样值得学习。志愿服务中的这些体会，让她对未来的医学学习有了更多期待。一次次实践，让原本较为内向的她逐渐学会主动交流，也更加愿意在力所能及的范围内回应他人的需要。
As a clinical medicine student, she began to reflect on how professional knowledge, while essential, must be accompanied by patient listening and an understanding of each person’s circumstances. These lessons from volunteering have also shaped her expectations for her future medical studies. Through repeated practice, Thong, who describes herself as naturally reserved, has gradually become more comfortable initiating conversations and responding to others’ needs wherever she can.
对于团队协作，她同样有着自己的理解。高中时期担任演奏会活动负责人的经历，让她认识到，一场活动的顺利开展，离不开台前与幕后各个环节的配合。这份对责任与协作的认识，也成为她参与进博会志愿服务的一份积累。从校园活动到城市志愿实践，唐巧一逐渐发现，志愿服务不仅是付出，也是一种学习。它让她有机会走出熟悉的生活圈，在与不同群体的交流中锻炼沟通能力，也在实际行动中理解责任的意义。
She also brings an appreciation for teamwork. Organizing a concert in high school taught her that a successful event depends on coordination both onstage and behind the scenes. That understanding of responsibility and collaboration has helped prepare her for volunteering at the CIIE. From campus activities to volunteering across the city, Thong has discovered that service is not only about giving but also about learning. It has encouraged her to step beyond familiar circles, develop her communication skills, and understand responsibility through action.
相约进博：在国际舞台上走近世界
A Date with the CIIE: Connecting with the World on an International Stage
进博会与唐巧一的缘分，始于往届“小叶子”的故事。那些来自不同背景的青年志愿者，以热情与责任参与国际盛会，让她萌生了亲身参与其中的愿望。
Thong’s connection with the CIIE began with stories of previous “Little Leaves” volunteers. Their enthusiasm and commitment, despite their varied backgrounds, inspired her to take part in the international event herself.
“我希望不只是站在一旁看，而是能够真正参与其中，认识来自不同地方的人，听听他们的故事。” 这份期待，也成为她报名进博会志愿者的动力。对她而言，进博会不仅是一场国际盛会，更是一次以实际行动走近世界的机会。
“I hope not just to watch from the sidelines, but to truly take part, meet people from different places, and hear their stories.” This aspiration motivated her to apply as a CIIE volunteer. To Thong, the expo is more than an international event: it is a chance to connect with the world through meaningful action.
此次进博会，唐巧一的志愿岗位是分论坛服务，主要涉及场内座席指引及相关会务协助工作。在前期准备中，从熟悉国家会展中心的场馆布局，到了解论坛活动流程与岗位分工，她逐渐认识到，一场国际盛会的有序开展，离不开细致的组织与团队协作，也需要每一位志愿者认真对待自己的职责。
At this year’s CIIE, Thong has been assigned to a sub-forum service role, primarily assisting with seating guidance and related conference arrangements. During preparations, she has familiarized herself with the National Exhibition and Convention Center, forum procedures, and the division of responsibilities. She has come to appreciate that a major international event relies on careful organization, close teamwork, and every volunteer’s commitment to their role.
从曾经参与校园演奏会的组织工作，到如今走进进博会志愿者队伍，活动的规模与形式虽有不同，但她始终珍视每一次参与和学习的机会。
From helping organize a school concert to joining the CIIE volunteer team, the scale and format of the events may differ, but she values every opportunity to contribute and learn.
作为一名在中国求学的马来西亚医学生，她希望在认真完成岗位工作的同时，以开放的心态感受不同文化之间的交流，在服务中积累经验，也为这场连接中国与世界的盛会贡献一份力量。对她而言，参与进博会的意义，不仅是亲身见证一场汇聚全球目光的盛会，更是从旁观者转变为参与者，在真实的交流与协作中不断拓宽自己的视野。
As a Malaysian medical student studying in China, she hopes to carry out her duties conscientiously while remaining open to intercultural exchange, gaining experience through service, and contributing in her own way to an event that brings China and the world together. For her, the significance of the CIIE lies not only in witnessing an event that draws global attention, but also in moving from observer to participant and broadening her horizons through real exchanges and collaboration.
曾经，她怀着“世界那么大，我想去看看”的向往，从马来西亚来到上海；如今，她以“小叶子”的身份参与进博会，在这座连接中国与世界的城市里，走向更广阔的交流舞台。从看见世界，到走近世界、参与世界，这场进博之约，既延续了她对未知的好奇，也承载着她对青春成长的期待。在第九届中国国际进口博览会的舞台上，唐巧一愿以真诚的态度、细致的服务，与来自世界各地的人们相遇，在交流中拓宽视野，在实践中积累成长，让这片来自南洋的“小叶子”，在申城的秋日里留下属于自己的青春印记。
Once, the wish to “see the world” brought her from Malaysia to Shanghai. Today, as a “Little Leaves” volunteer, she is stepping onto a wider stage for exchange in a city that connects China with the world. From seeing the world to engaging with it and becoming part of it, this CIIE journey carries forward her curiosity about the unknown and her hopes for personal growth. At the ninth CIIE, Thong hopes to meet people from around the world with sincerity and attentive service, to learn through exchange and grow through experience, and to leave her own youthful mark on Shanghai’s autumn as a “Little Leaf” from Southeast Asia.
