"Aren't you interested to trace the history of America? Come with me!" said Veronica, a third year Economics student from the National University of Singapore, who was the leader of this trip to the Statue of Liberty.

Under the bright and shimmering sky, we traveled to the Statue of Liberty via ferry on the 31st of May. The statue was given to the United States from the French in memory of the US – France coalition during America’s war for independence. This colossal sculpture currently stands on Liberty Island, which is located in the middle of the New York Harbor, surveying the entire view of New York City.

As we approached Liberty Island, what came first within view was the Statue of Liberty. All the students were thrilled to see her in the distance; some waved at her, some took pictures with her, and most students were scrambling around for the best position to see her.

Afterwards, we continued our journey to Ellis Island and toured its immigration museum. Roaming through the museum, we encountered new knowledge of America's history through a plethora of visual displays of the 1800 and 1900s. All that we saw and learned came across as stunning to many of us. This was such an informative and fruitful trip. Our impression of the US certainly extends far beyond New York City as being simply known as the "Big Apple" of our modern times!

"Ellis Island is absolutely amazing. We walked around the place with the aid of an audio tour, and the historical sculptures that made up the exquisite museum were amazingly beautiful. Join me on this trip, and you definitely won't regret it!" said Winnie, the other leader for this activity, who is a first year Business Administration student from the City University of Hong Kong.