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SUMMARY:Student Exchange Program 2025 Presentations
DESCRIPTION:  \nDr. Cao and her students described the week-long immersive program in Wenzhou as both academically enriching and culturally significant. With guided tours of historic sites\, bilingual lectures\, and hands-on cultural activities—including an introduction to the city’s unique hair-embroidery tradition—the experience broadened students’ cross-cultural understanding and deepened their global awareness. It also helped them connect theoretical knowledge with real-world contexts\, especially in areas like linguistic diversity and the region’s entrepreneurial energy. \nStudents noted that Wenzhou’s innovative mindset and strong work ethic made a lasting impact on their academic and career goals. Visits to AI-driven manufacturing sites and cutting-edge engineering labs\, along with interactions with ambitious university students and local business leaders\, provided valuable insight into how technology\, discipline\, and perseverance can shape community development. These experiences inspired them to approach their fields—linguistics\, urban planning\, and interior design—with greater focus and dedication\, demonstrating how international exchange programs can ignite motivation and open pathways to future success. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nDr. Yue Zhang and his students\, who traveled to ZUFE\, spoke highly of Hangzhou’s blend of modern development and rich cultural heritage\, highlighting its traditions of porcelain\, silk\, calligraphy\, and distinctive cuisine. They observed that Chinese dining customs center on shared dishes rather than individual servings\, a practice that encourages stronger social connections. The group was deeply touched by the city’s legendary stories and captivated by its scenic landscapes and remarkable architecture. During the visit\, CSUN representatives also explored possibilities for future academic partnerships with ZUFE.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/student-exchange-program-2025-presentations/
LOCATION:Grand Salon | University Student Union\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, 91330\, United States
CATEGORIES:College of humanities,Community Engagement,Cultural Programming,Cultural Studies,Events,International and Exchange Student Center
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