On June 11, President Xu Huibin invited 26 representatives of 2009 Graduates to participate in an “informal meeting at noon” and talked about their growth experiences of four-year study life at Beihang University. Vice President Huang Haijun, Deputy Party Secretary Zhao Gang, and heads from relevant departments also attended the event.

In a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the students looked back on the past and shared their experiences and true feelings in sequence. Ding Chaoxin from the School of Electronic and Information Engineering told how he chose mathematics courses under the complete credit system, broadened his international vision in Yuanhang Program and cultivated his professional interests in scientific practice; Liu Chenying from the School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering narrated her changing role from a participant in a robot competition to a trainer, and experinces of winning the gold medal in the Challenge Cup and the first prize in Feng Ru Cup; Zhao Yanzeng from the School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering shared his rich artistic life in Youth League School and Students' Association Union as an engineering student, as well as his international exchange experience; Xie Jun from the School of Economics and Management told the story of how he followed his heart to change his major, strove to be the first in the examination and won many honors.

During the dialogue, President Xu listened carefully to students’ growth experiences, and got an in-depth understanding of students' willingness in choosing majors and minors, international exchanges and other aspects. He noted that Beihang would further increase its input to provide diversified choices and rich quality resources for students. He offered congratulations on students’ excellent achievements in the four years of undergraduate life, and hoped that they could inherit the Beihang spirit, shoulder the mission of The Times, and continue to forge ahead in the future.

Reported by Gu Meng

Photographed by Di Bailu

Reviewed by Dong Zhuoning

Edited by Jia Aiping

Translated by Lyu Xingyun