Graduate student Zhi Ying from Institute of fruit science attends an academic trip in America

Publate:2016-12-19

 During 25th Nov to 4th Dec, as a student cadre, graduate student Zhi Ying from Institute of fruit science was honored to be one of a group member to attend a 10 days academic trip in America with other 9 fellows and 3 teachers from graduate school of Zhejiang university after a 10/50 interview selection for leadership training. During this short yet unforgettable trip, they make visits to some famous places of interest, symbolic places and universities in America, i.e. Harvard, Yale, MIT, Colombia university, which have left an important impression and have their horizon broaden, mind opened.

Their team had a communication with some delegates from Harvard Chinese Student and Scholar Association (HCSSA). They shared ideas and thoughts about how to balance union duty and academic assignment. Next day, they were all surprised and pleased by the beautiful environment and magnificent buildings on Yale campus, which were all ancient gothic European style. They were introduced different school management and graduate school system by the guide. Then they knew better about American high education, not for its history and culture but its spirit and faith.

In MIT, they visited famous digital media lab and talked to a female doctor who once studied in Zhejiang University. They found it’s normal for people from different backgrounds or different majors come together and become a team for one project. Making a vague definition of major or profession actually helped to boost efficiency and grow a strong bond and connection of the whole team.

Apart from that, they also visited some museum like the Metropolis, Yale University Art Gallery, which was really a feast for eyes. Walking around every corner inside these museums, they felt the breath of art and the mystery of the ancient world thousands of years ago.

Through this journey, they gained a better understanding of leadership and obligation. As a student cadre, they should arm themselves with knowledge and study hard to achieve more.