Veritas College, Shantou

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Veritas College is a residential college of Shantou University. It was established in July 2008, the first residential college in mainland China. Veritas College's purpose was to organize various academic and community activities with the expectation of enriching the educational experience and extra-curricular life of the residential students. This change from a traditional dormitory format was intended to encourage residential students from different majors to socially network, share knowledge and ideas, develop interpersonal relationships, and strengthen their confidence, independence and sense of social responsibility. ()

Coordinates: 23°21'55"N, 116°42'7"E

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Nearby attractions include: Shantou Bay Bridge, Port of Shantou, Shantou University, Jindong.

3.5 miSE
Bridge
Shantou Bay Bridge, Shantou
89 min walk • The Shantou Bay Bridge is a suspension bridge located in Shantou, Guangdong Province, China. Built in 1995, it has a main span of 452 metres. It is nicknamed "The Goddess of Bridges". The bridge carries the G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway.
3.5 miSE
Harbor
Port of Shantou, Shantou
90 min walk • The Port of Shantou is a natural river seaport on the coast of the city of Shantou, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China. It is the only major port in eastern Guangdong, and the gateway to the Shantou SEZ. In 2012, it had a throughput of 45.6 million tons of cargo, and 1,250,000 TEU of containers.
5.8 miNW
Universities and schools
Shantou University, Shantou
148 min walk • Shantou University, a key comprehensive university under the provincial Project 211 program in Guangdong, was founded in 1981 with the approval of the State Council. It is the only public university that receives funding from the Li Ka Shing Foundation.
1.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Jindong, Shantou
46 min walk • Jindong Subdistrict is a subdistrict in Jinping District, Shantou, Guangdong, China. As of 2020, it administers the following 19 residential neighborhoods: Shiliuyuan Yuejiyuan Haitangyuan Shuixianyuan Meiguiyuan Xingyuandong Xingyuan Longbei Dongfu Baiheyuan Mudanyuan Yurong...
0.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Jinsha, Shantou
23 min walk • Jinsha is a subdistrict of the Jinping District, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China.
1.4 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Haibin Stadium, Shantou
35 min walk • Haibin Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shantou, Guangdong, China. It was opened on 28 May 1986 with capacity of 10,000. Association football club Shantou Lions use the venue for home games.