In the process of learning and living at UNNC, Lucy also takes the initiative to enrich her knowledge. She interned in the Introduction to Chinese Language Research Group organised by the Teaching and Research Office for Chinese Culture, which is a course that introduces Chinese culture to foreign students. Assisting teachers in course managing and arranging the after-school courses is a practical experience for volunteers like Lucy to further understand cultural exchange and different expressions of communication. In addition, Lucy also took the X-Culture course offered by NUBS (China), which was attended by college students from many universities in China and abroad. Lucy said that through the course, she really gained an understanding of cultural differences, and that sincere communication and knowledge exchange is key to solving cultural differences.

During her first year summer holidays, Lucy participated in the Summer Seeding Programme and went to the island in nearby Xiangshan, Ningbo to teach young students. Together with fellow international students, the team curated a series of themed volunteer courses, including culture, geography, music, art, science, sports and more. She said 'As a university student, I hope that our time here can leave the children with a different experience and memories, while sowing the seeds of exploration in their hearts'.

Lucy often takes part in activities held by the university, including providing interpretation for international students in the lectures on traditional Chinese Culture and Confucianism. Despite limited preparation time, Lucy’s knowledge and translation ability shone, and won unanimous praise from the audience. She is also one of the regular hosts of the library podcast Shuffle. This project invites guests from different fields and backgrounds to share their thoughts on music, art, history etc. In addition, Lucy also joined the UNNC football team and participated in the Zhejiang University Sports Games. 'I have been interested in football since I was a child, but never had the opportunity to participate in learning more and proper training. I am grateful to the captain, who is also my best friend, for having me on the team and allowing me to pursue my love of football here', said Lucy.

Lucy has been participating in Model United Nations competitions since high school. This March, she will travel to the United Nations in Vienna, Austria. As one of the Chinese representatives, Lucy will participate in the 2023 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Youth Forum. During her preparation, Lucy studied a lot of information related to fighting against drugs, gaining understanding of real-life examples, and even interviewing people who quietly contributed to the anti-drug cause. She integrates this professional knowledge and practical experience, adding her own understanding and interpretation, and fully demonstrated this during the selection process. Lucy specifically thanks her friends, the university, the government authorities and those working to fight against drugs for their full support of her journey, giving her the opportunity to stand on an international platform and speak out about China's anti-drug campaign.

Lucy feels honoured to receive the Dream Scholarship Individual Award. Culture is one of her favourite topics. 'UNNC gives me great opportunities to explore cultures that I have never experienced first-hand, or even imagined. I cherish the warmth and inspiration I feel through it. I have a humble dream, to open a small coffee shop in my hometown. There will be a wall filled with the photos I have taken, a lot of paintings I have drawn, and coffee beans I have collected from all around the world. This dream guides me along my road of life. As long as we experience the wonderful journey, the destination will then be meaningful', said Lucy.