A delegation of over 30 teachers and students from the College of Business, Northwest University visited the School of General Engineering, Beihang University on the afternoon of May 12. They had a friendly and deep cultural exchange with the students during this visit. Hosted jointly by the School of General Engineering and Fengru College, the event was attended by Zhao Qiudi, Assistant Dean of the School of General Engineering, Liu Xuan, Assistant Secretary of Fengru College, Yu Ying, Students Counsellor of the School of General Engineering and other related people.

Firstly, Zhao Qiudi warmly welcomed the delegation and gave an overall introduction to the personnel training, general education, scientific, technological, artistic and literary activities of students, global cultural exchanges and other fields of the School of General Engineering and Beihang University. Then, Prof. Nelson briefed on the general information of the College of Business, Northwest University and shared the background as well as the meaning of this visit.

After that, students from the two sides discussed three topics in groups, including general education, study methods and skills, and work and internships in China and America. The discussion lasted for about 2 hours in a warm and cordial atmosphere, and students exchanged their contact information and parted on good terms at the end of the exchange. After the meeting, some students accompanied the delegation to visit the campus and cultural souvenir exhibition hall.

Students present at the meeting said that the event opened up their eyes, deepened their understanding of university education and personnel training in China and America, and provide them a platform to make international friends, which will benefit them in terms of study and career choices a lot. Besides, they also expressed their expectation and support for similar cultural exchanges in the future.

Released by Zhao Qiudi

Translated by Zhao Yue