The closing ceremony of the “JISU International Study Camp” exchange program with Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School from Maryland, USA, was recently held at the Global Village – China Village.
Attendees included Song Dandan, Director of the Office of International Exchanges and Cooperation and Dean of the School of International Exchange, along with Ms. Wang Yuan, the leading teacher of the American delegation. Eleven American students and volunteer university students from the School of International Communication and the School of English participated in the ceremony.
This 11-day study camp offered American students immersive experiences in traditional Chinese culture through workshops on movable-type printing, Chinese calligraphy, and straw weaving. They visited the Chinese Medicine Museum at Changchun University of Chinese Medicine to explore acupuncture and massage techniques, and toured the FAW Hongqi Cultural Exhibition Hall and the Journey to the West Theme Park of Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park, appreciating the blend of modern tourism and traditional culture. The American delegation also engaged in cross-cultural discussions with students from the School of International Communication and the School of English, fostering mutual understanding and friendship.
Certificates Awarded to American Students
Chinese and American teachers and students sang Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower) together.
At the ceremony, leaders presented completion certificates to the American students, who shared heartfelt reflections on their Changchun experience. A joint performance of the Chinese folk song Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower) symbolized wishes for peace and friendship.
Group photo of Chinese and American participants at closing ceremony
The American teachers and students expressed that the camp not only enriched their knowledge but also improved their Mandarin proficiency and deepened their understanding of China. They praised the warmth of their Chinese hosts and hoped for expanded collaboration in the future to inject new vitality into Sino-U.S. cultural exchanges.
This program exemplifies Jilin International Studies University’s achievements in international education. The university will leverage this momentum to broaden global horizon, enhance cross-cultural competencies, and cultivate globally competitive talent, further elevating international educational exchanges and contributing to Sino-U.S. academic and cultural dialogues.
