On August 29 and 30, Beihang University welcomed 11,660 new students of the Class of 2023. Beihang Party Secretary Zhao Changlu, President Wang Yunpeng, and other university leaders came to the spot to extend warm welcome to all the newcomers as well as to greet the dedicated faculty members and students involved in the welcoming work.
Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University, the international campus of Beihang located in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, welcomed its inaugural batch of students this year. Secretary Zhao Changlu exchanged views with the new students and their parents and conveyed warm welcome and sincere congratulations to them. He also presented French dictionaries to the students, encouraging them to work diligently and strive forward towards the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
At the Xueyuan Road Campus and the Shahe Campus, President Wang Yunpeng interacted with new students and their parents. Writing down encouraging words of "serve the country through aerospace endeavors", Wang hoped that the students could make good use of their school time to create a remarkable college life and prepare themselves for future explorations.
This year, Beihang University received 4,068 undergraduate students, 5,463 master's students, 1,923 doctoral students, and 206 international students. It marks the first time that the university has held simultaneous welcoming activities across its campuses in Beijing and Hangzhou.
Around the important transportation hubs in the two cities, enthusiastic volunteers as well as shuttle buses were ready to provide pick-up service.
Related colleges, schools, departments and divisions patiently answered the questions from the new arrivals, ensuring a smooth start of their university life. Various activities helped the newcomers better understand the school culture and familiarized them with the campus environment as well as the Beihang Spirit.
From now on, the new students of the Class of 2023 will embark on a new journey at Beihang University. Wish them a comprehensive development here and their dreams come true!
Photographed by Di Bailu, Song Chao, Jin Hui, and Zhang Kan
Reviewed by Li Jianwei
Edited by Jia Aiping
Translated by Lu Meili
