On the morning of August 9, the “Study at JISU” Research and Study Camp of Russia’s National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) officially opened at Jilin International Studies University (JISU). A total of 67 faculty members and students from HSE will participate in an 18-day program focusing on Chinese language learning and Chinese cultural experiences. Eleven student volunteers from JISU’s School of International Communication will serve as teaching assistants throughout the activity.
On the opening day, Russian participants engaged in ice-breaking activities, where they learned about traditional Chinese festival customs through fun games and strengthened friendships with Chinese volunteers. They also toured JISU’s library and Global Village, expressing deep impressions of the school’s internationalized educational environment.
HSE Delegation at JISU’s Library
Co-organized by JISU’s Office of International Exchange and Cooperation and HSE, the program integrates language instruction with cultural immersion, leveraging JISU’s decades of experience in hosting short-term international programs and highlighting northeastern regional and folk cultural characteristics.
For language learning, JISU will adopt a level-based teaching approach tailored to participants’ proficiency levels. Courses are designed to be comprehensive and practical, aiming to rapidly improve students’ Chinese skills within the program duration. For cultural experience activities, Russian faculty members and students will pay visits to:-- Zuodanli 159 Ecological Factory and Sanding Transformer Factory to witness China’s advanced manufacturing capabilities,-- Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo, Northeast Folk Museum, Changchun World Sculpture Park, and Jingyuetan National Forest Park to explore northeastern culture and urban charm,and participate in hands-on workshops for Chinese paper-cutting, Tai Chi kung fu fan, and dumpling-making, and savor authentic northeastern hotpot and other local specialties.
This initiative aims to consolidate cooperative relations between JISU and HSE, fostering mutual development through educational exchanges. By using Chinese language as a bridge, the program seeks to promote inter-civilizational dialogue and friendship. Source | Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, JISU
