In the golden autumn, we ushered in a moment full of surprises and expectations.

On the morning of September 14, Xi'an Eurasia University held an opening ceremony for freshmen enrolled in 2024, warmly welcoming 6,194 freshmen from 28 provinces to officially join the big family and embark on the journey of university exploration.

Attendees included the university's Party and administrative leaders, members of the Academic Committee and the Degree Evaluation Committee, heads of second-class schools and functional offices, experts and professors from various disciplines, outstanding teachers and counselor representatives. The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Zhang Lefang, Vice President of Xi'an Eurasia University.

(Fig. 1) Professor Sun Jianrong, Vice President of Xi'an Eurasia University, Delivers a Speech

In the more than 20 days since enrollment, freshmen enrolled in 2024 have attended "two classes". "One class" is the wonderful freshmen experience camp. In the exploration of diversified projects related to "life, study and dream", students quickly integrated into campus life and sowed the seeds of professional and occupational dreams; "the other class" is the exciting military skills training, which could nurture patriotism, sharpen willpower and encourage the youth to fight. "Today, we will not only extend welcome to all freshmen enrolled in 2024, but also offer the 'third class' after your enrollment in Xi'an Eurasia University." Vice President Sun Jianrong hopes that in the next three or four years of study, students would not only lay a solid foundation for their future careers, but also learn to cherish and enjoy this period of college life full of challenges and opportunities, make more effective use of the resources provided by the university, and imprint the values of the university on their mind.

With "Pursuing Excellence in Xi'an Eurasia University", "Seizing the Initiative of Learning" and "Meeting a Better Self" as the themes, Sun Jianrong told students how "harmony in diversity" is reflected in the four years of students enrolled in 2024, and how it will be reflected when they graduate in 2028.

Since 2006, Xi'an Eurasia University has been practicing the "student-centered" educational philosophy, coordinating and leading the education and teaching reform, and striving to improve students' learning quality and life quality. The university has set up a learning support center at the university and school levels to accurately support students' personalized learning. It has signed internship agreements with many well-known enterprises to build an employer-oriented education system, and has supported students to carry out real project practice, subject research and discipline competitions through teamwork, thus contributing to social development. The university also holds Eurasia University Athletic Association competitions, giving more students the opportunity to participate in various sports to build their bodies and enhance their skills. It encourages students to participate in informal learning activities of various communities and associations, discuss sustainable development issues of the United Nations, exchange ideas on multiple cultures, and cultivate team spirit and leadership ability. "We aim to enable every student to benefit from the education experience of internationalization at home, so that everyone with different personalities and hobbies can find their real areas of expertise in Xi'an Eurasia University," said Sun Jianrong.

In Xi'an Eurasia University, students will meet leaders from all sectors of society, as well as experts, scholars and teachers with an overseas academic background or working experience. They love the education industry and are determined to contribute to the industry, and they are able to use innovative teaching methods to break the boundaries of professional learning and help students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

(Fig. 2) Speech by Lyu Rui, Teacher Representative from the School of Business Administration

Lyu Rui, a teacher from the School of Business Administration, shared her teaching and education stories since she "met" Xi'an Eurasia University. "During the ten years in Xi'an Eurasia University, I have been deeply impressed by the university's adherence to and determination for its educational dream. This reflects a clear understanding of educational goals, adherence to the 'student-centered' educational philosophy, continuous promotion of educational reform, and calm response to various challenges in the education."

The strength of this trust stems from the rounds of curriculum reform and innovation, enterprise research and industry-university integration practice that she and other teachers have carried out over the past decade. It also derives from the charm of education that she feels from the harvest and growth of students under her leadership. By telling the stories of two outstanding graduates, Lyu Rui wants to tell the freshmen that Xi'an Eurasia University's vibrant and diverse teaching environment, teaching methods and teaching designs will help students learn to communicate, express themselves, think, make choices, and achieve all-around development and healthy growth. "Classes are platforms providing different voices, different ideas and different experiences. In a diverse university environment, students can try to speak out, express themselves and communicate with others bravely, and embrace new ideas and viewpoints; in an interactive university environment, they can openly absorb others' ideas and distinguish their own views." In the next four years, she believes that this will happen to every student.

(Fig. 3) Cheng Yinuo, Freshman Representative from the School of Culture & Media, Delivers a Speech

During the college application period after this year's national college entrance examination, Xi'an Eurasia University created a series of enrollment posters under the themes of "rat race" and "lying flat". Professor Hu Jianbo, Founder of Xi'an Eurasia University, hopes that people who share common values with the university can find their own strengths here, relax and grow into unique persons. Cheng Yinuo, a freshman representative from Xdea Youth Community who majors in Radio and TV Editing at the School of Culture & Media, said, "Between 'lying down' and 'rat race', I choose sit-ups. What I am pursuing is an ever-changing life. I hope that in four year, I will develop a unique attitude towards life based on the values of Xi'an Eurasia University."

"Don't focus too much on what others have done or participated in, just focus on yourself." "Meet more like-minded partners and make every moment of your life wonderful!" "Change the existing passive learning methods, cultivate self-learning ability, master the project-based learning method, and set and achieve academic goals." "Make a clear plan for your future, and live at your own pace." Cheng Yinuo shared her university plan with other students, hoping to create a wonderful and meaningful university life together with them and meet a better self in the future.

(Fig. 4) University Leaders, Freshman Counselor Representatives and Senior Student Representatives Present the University Badge to Freshman Representatives

(Fig. 5 and 6) Freshmen Put "A Letter to My Future Self" in the Future Postbox

At the ceremony, university leaders, freshman counselor representatives and senior student representatives presented the university badge to freshman representatives. Freshman representatives put "a letter to my future self" in the future postbox, solemnly expressing their expectations for the next four years of college life. This year, the university's student union launched an online activity under the theme "Shining You ・ Future Mail". Freshmen can scan the QR code to write letters addressed to themselves in the future and put them into the mysterious "time capsule". Four years later, the letters will be sent back to themselves via email, waiting for their conversation with themselves beyond time and space.

(Fig. 7) Chorus "Empty World" by the University Art Troupe

"There are so many people in the world, so how lucky we are together..." The warm voice of the seniors from the University Art Troupe brought every freshman the courage to face the unknown bravely and the strength to strive for their dreams unremittingly.

(Fig. 8, 9 and 10) Release Balloons of Dream to Embrace New Growth on the Way

Being illuminated is not as good as radiating your own light. As the sun shines brightly, new stories are going to happen. May the 6,194 freshmen start from here and go anywhere!

(Contributed by Li Xiaofei, Brand Communication Department; Photo by ME FILM and Student Media Center)