The Year 3 immersion semester gave Yingjun her most unforgettable experience of her four years at the HKIEd. In 2004, she was sent to the University of Durham in the UK for 14 weeks, during which time she found herself enjoying a much broadened horizon. It was also at Durham that she first encountered anthropology and developed an immense interest in this academic field.

"The immersion programme included elective learning, field study, school attachment, as well as a live-in experience with local families. All in all, it was eye-opening for me because I had the chance of studying in a university with a long history and came into close contact with the English community and its culture. It has also nourished my interest in anthropology." Yingjun concluded her Durham expedition with great excitement.

While attending the immersion programme, Yingjun conducted a survey on the "British Pub Culture" as part of her project studies. Through questionnaires, on-site observations and focused interviews, Yingjun's study investigated why the British people are often attracted to their local pubs.