On November 14, the Joint Institute held its third Alumni Story Sharing Session via Tencent Meeting. The session was moderated by Youth League Secretary Du Shixin, featuring presentations from University of New South Wales alumna Wang Siyi and Guo Kunlin from the International Department of the Student Union. Over 300 parents and students from the Joint Institute's classes of 2023 and 2024 attended the virtual event.
The sharing session was structured around four main segments: student study tour experiences, alumni stories, school international exchange funding policies, and winter vacation study tour plans.
At the beginning of the meeting, Du Shixin emphasized the principle Seeing is Believing, explaining the significance of study tours and highlighting the importance of strengthening communication between the school and parents to facilitate institute activities.
Subsequently, four students - Li Jingcheng, Han Yuqing, Du Jiayi, and Lu Shangjiong - shared their valuable experiences from study tours in the UK and Australia.
Li Jingcheng, who participated in two consecutive study tours, provided detailed insights into four aspects: academic advancement and perspective broadening, cultural exchange, personal growth, and key takeaways. He noted that visiting major global laboratories and researching sustainability-related projects not only enhanced his understanding of professional knowledge but also provided practical insights into field applications. Furthermore, he emphasized how multicultural interactions broadened his international perspective while exposing him to different educational approaches, inspiring his future development.
Wang Siyi, a 2018 Finance graduate from Harbin Engineering University who began studying in Australia in 2023, shared her experiences. Having studied at the University of Technology Sydney with a 5,000 AUD annual scholarship before transferring to the University of New South Wales, she offered comprehensive insights into Sydney's universities and lifestyle.
Wang provided detailed analysis of university selection criteria focusing on employment trends, economic costs, and educational characteristics. Drawing from personal experience, she shared practical tips about studying and living costs. While discussing her future development, Wang acknowledged the challenges of studying abroad and the pitfalls of some intermediary services, expressing her commitment to helping junior students navigate these challenges.
Guo Kunlin provided a comprehensive overview of the university's international exchange funding policies, clarifying pathways for students interested in studying abroad and affirming the university's supportive stance.
Du Shixin presented the institute's international exchange programs and analyzed current study abroad trends, helping parents and students visualize clearer development paths. The session concluded with information about the upcoming winter vacation study tour program, encouraging students to seize these opportunities.
The sharing session aimed to deepen Joint Institute students' understanding of study tours and overseas education, helping them better position themselves in a global context and clarify their future directions. Through alumni sharing, students not only broadened their international perspectives but also gained practical insights, laying a foundation for their future overseas studies.
Source: JEI Student Affairs Office
Editors: Mo Wanxin, Zhang Xinze
Layout: Cui Yanming
Executive Editor: Zhao Donglei
Review: Wang Qiuying