The first two years of university is a critical period for laying a solid foundation, and GTIIT also arranges a large number of basic courses at this stage. Busy schoolwork often makes Yunfan feel time-constrained, so learning has become her "main theme" for the first two years. After having solid basic knowledge, she began to take some time away from her study in her junior year to explore her hobbies in other fields. "Study and after-class hobbies are both important parts of life. If the freshmen have the extra energy to learn, they can try new things and explore what they love from the beginning of freshman year."

As a straight A student, she also shared her learning tips with everyone. In addition to daily lessons and homework, it is also very important to study cooperatively. "When I was a freshman, we organized a study group. Every Sunday afternoon, we discussed questions together. It was a fruitful time." In her opinion, the progress in learning is largely due to the discussion with classmates. In the discussion, the views of different people are constantly colliding, which often brings her new inspirations. "There are various ways to solve a problem. My classmates’ method may not be the best solution, but they can give me fresh ideas." Besides, explaining the answers to others is also a process of consolidating one's own knowledge. Yunfan believes that this method is more efficient than studying alone.

Biotechnology and food engineering is also a program that requires collaborative learning. It has a high degree of integration with business, such as the course Biomedical Entrepreneurship, which is based on the actual needs of the food industry. This means that students not only need to master theoretical knowledge and experimental skills, but also need to fully understand the structure of the food system and write business plans. Many of these tasks require the power of teamwork, to develop strengths, and to learn from everyone to improve their own abilities.

Apart from study, joining competitions is also a best way to improve herself. During her spare time, Yunfan participated in various competitions such as the 2020 “FLTRP · ETIC” National English Speaking, Writing and Reading Contest and the 2020 Guangdong University Research Findings Commercialization Roadshow Contest, and achieved excellent results.

The roadshow contest remains fresh in Yunfan’s memory. At that time, she was a sophomore as a member of Assistant Professor Yigal Achmon's research group about "Sustainable Treatment of Aquaculture Wastewater and Organic Soil Amendment Solution". Together with her teammates, they evaluated the economic benefits of adopting Soil Biosolarization (SBS) in food-processing industries. "This contest has taught me how to think from different perspectives and how to turn the knowledge I have into commercial output. In the competition, the accurate experimental data alone cannot convince investors. You also need to master marketing skills and impress them with innovative ideas." These practical experiences will supplement the academic knowledge and become an important part of Yunfan's knowledge system.

In addition to the competition, Yunfan also loves sports very much. "I like any activities that can let me move, and I enjoy the feeling of running on the sports field." This semester, she signed up for Dr. Fabian Rios' touch rugby class. The spirit of fortitude that rugby conveys, and the teamwork that pervades the field, make this sport so appealing. Besides, yoga is also a part of her life. "You might think touch rugby and yoga. movement and stillness, they are two very different sports. But I'm a person who likes to try different things, and they're both good ways to release my pressure."

In addition to a straight A student, Yunfan also has a "literary heart". In life, she loves to discover. She always visits some small restaurants in the urban area of Shantou to find delicious food; she also likes to walk through the streets and feel the atmosphere of this city. "In fact, this is also a kind of exploration, to explore the real charm of this city. Compared with the large-scale complexes, the market in the residential area is the best place to understand a city."