Spanning five time zones, LIDZIYA ANDRUSHENKAVA, a Chinese government scholarship student who came to Shanghai Jiao Tong University from Belarus to study, has broken through herself in the Chinese academic environment and grown in teamwork during her four years of study, demonstrating the unique value of "studying in China" with her excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
1. Newcomers: adapt to challenges
Out of interest in Chinese culture and public administration, Ding Ruolan chose to major in public administration (urban management), which is taught entirely in Chinese. Faced with an unfamiliar language environment, high-intensity academic requirements, and the pressure of online courses due to jet lag, she gradually broke through the language barrier with tenacity and perseverance. Adapt to the rhythm of learning and thinking in Chinese.
While systematically studying urban management theory, she actively participates in a number of professional practice activities. Including visiting Shanghai neighborhoods to analyze urban spatial planning, inspecting the community governance model of Leshan New Village, and visiting the Pudong New Area Social Innovation Demonstration Park. These experiences have allowed her to deepen her understanding of public management in real urban governance scenarios, and cultivate her comprehensive ability to find problems, analyze problems and propose solutions.
2. Integration into the collective: from independence to collaboration
When she first arrived at Jiaotong University, Ding Ruolan was more accustomed to dealing with academic challenges alone. Under the influence of the school team atmosphere, she gradually realized the importance of teamwork. Through group presentations of group work and cooperative inquiry in class discussions, she learned to listen, communicate and collaborate, and became a trusted member of the team.
In her spare time, she actively participates in activities inside and outside the school, and joins the Culture and Sports Department of the International Student Association of Antai School of Economics and Management, organizing and planning a number of cultural exchange activities such as dance parties, seven-kilometer jogging, and Chinese movie nights. In the process of serving her classmates, she improved her organizational and coordination skills, and also deeply felt the warmth and strength of the collective.
3. Development interest: internal cultivation and external transmission
In addition to studying, Ding Ruolan discovered a strong interest in yoga. At first, as a way to regulate her body and mind, she continued to practice and explore deeply, gradually making yoga a part of her life.
On the recommendation of her teacher, she participated in the Chinese translation project of the book "Yin Yoga 50+", responsible for translating the difficult first part, becoming the only international student in the team. Whether it's text translation or cultural understanding, she has completed tasks to a high standard, demonstrating excellent language and cross-cultural communication skills.
4. Towards the future and give back to the society with experience
During her undergraduate studies, Ding Ruolan completed an internship at Shanghai Phalanx Company, participating in international customer communication and AI tool application projects, further expanding her workplace skills and international vision. When writing her graduation thesis, she chose to study the topic of "medical crowdfunding behavior and government intervention effect", which reflected her in-depth understanding of public administration and concern for social issues.
Looking back on her four years of study experience, Ding Ruolan said: "The study and life of Jiaotong University have made me grow from a student who is more accustomed to fighting alone to a person who knows how to rely on teamwork, be grateful to his peers, and have the courage to challenge himself. The excellent and friendly classmates, patient and wise teachers here have allowed me to continue to grow under pressure and challenges, and inspired me to become a better version of myself. ”
In the future, she hopes to devote herself to the field of international exchanges, combine personal growth with social values, and embark on a more exciting life journey.
Ding Ruolan's growth process reflects the effectiveness of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's international talent training. The school will continue to deepen the construction of international education connotation, support more international students to realize their dreams, and promote the sustainable development of cross-cultural exchanges and friendly cooperation.
