In the afternoon of December 28, CIE held a forum to learn about the difficulties encountered by international students in study and daily life, and listened to their voices and recommendations for the service and management. Vice-dean of CIE, Bao Hua presided over the meeting, joined by over 30 foreign students from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Equatorial Guinea, Vietnam, Laos, Ethiopia, South Korea and some teachers of CIE.

The participating students took active part in the discussion and put forth their suggestions about international student service and management, such as setting up scholarship for students with excellent academic performance, and setting up some college preparatory courses to aid foreign students better accommodate to major study. Some Ph.D. students even conducted lively discussion about difficulties in scientific research. The teachers listened to the students’ recommendations and kept interacting with students. In the end, Bao summarized the work done in this semester and elaborated the major schedule for the coming new year, including establishing an International Student Education Committee and Working Committee, setting up a practice base for international students, preparing overseas alumni for international students, and organizing the second session of the International Cultural Festival. The participating students regard holding the forum as a good practice and hope to have more opportunities to have face-to-face communication with teachers.