The Student Union of Shenzhen Audencia Financial Technology Institute (SAFTI) recently wrapped up its English Corner event with great success. The participants voiced their views and shared their cultural backgrounds and learning experience in fluent English, creating a relaxing and enjoyable environment for mutual learning and exchange. This not only broadened their horizons but also enhanced friendship. Let's review the highlights of this fantastic event and anticipate more engaging activities ahead!
First Session: New Members' Perspectives on University Life
On the night of October 11, the first session of the English Corner, themed "New Members' Perspectives on University Life", washeld and reacheda resounding success. This cross-cultural dialogue centered on the freshman experience, where 7 local students and 3 international exchange students from various countries explored the multifaceted aspects of university life.
In the event, the participants shared their expectations and initial experiences of university life while engaging in in-depth discussions about adjusting to the new environment. The exchange students recounted their amusing stories and reflections from their first days on the Chinese campus, while the local students discussed their achievements and challenges in this unfamiliar setting. They delved into topics such as balancing academic pursuits with personal life and fostering cross-cultural communication, leading to vibrant and insightful dialogues. These interactions not only honed their language skills but also ignited intellectual sparks, offering each other fresh perspectives and inspiration.
Event Highlights and Outcomes
The relaxing language environment created a superb platform for the students to practice their spoken English. The participants bravely voiced their opinions, while the exchange students listened attentively and offered constructive feedback, significantly improving everyone's English communication skills in conversations. This exchange not only boosted the students' confidence but also established a strong foundation for their future English learning. Such cross-linguistic interactions expanded their horizons, enhanced their language proficiency, and deepened their understanding of university cultures in different countries.
Student Feedback and Future Prospects
Yin Zhedong and Yu Feiyang noted that the event not only bolstered their confidence in expressing themselves in Englishbut also offered valuable perspectives on managing the equilibrium between their academic pursuits and personal life. The exchange students commended the event, considering it a valuable opportunity to interact and share experiences with their local peers, and they were impressed by the warmth and openness they experienced throughout the interactions.
The English Corner, themed "New Members' Perspectives on University Life", not only established a robust foundation for cross-cultural communication in the future but also generated a keen interest in more such events. It is anticipated that through endless interactions and exchanges, the radiance of ideas and the charm of language will continuously illuminate the development paths of the students.
Second Session: About Our Own Future
The second session of the English Corner was themed "About Our Own Future". The participants, including local students and exchange students, discussed how to plan their personal career. They explored ways to align personal interests with global employment trends to find suitablepositionsin the context of globalization.
In the discussion, they delved into how to set and achieve their goals. Jiang Jing detailed his experience of adapting to university life and achieving his goals, while the exchange students shared their career development stories, offering cross-cultural professional insights that could help others excel in their future endeavors.
Where will our paths lead? Each person's life is unique. This session of the English Corner sparked deep contemplation about the future among the participants. The platform not only provides an opportunity to sharpen spoken English skills but also serves as a place for young people from different countries to engage in intellectual exchanges. Here, the experiences of each person can offer support and enlightenment to others.
The English Corner will continue, with more engaging themes to come. Please stay tuned and we eagerly anticipate the active participation of students.
