What do Tsinghua students do in summer vacation

 Department of Computer Science and Technology

As the Paris 2024 Olympics began, Lauriane joined as a volunteer responsible for giving information and solving any difficulties that teams might encounter regarding rowing events. As a sports lover, she is fascinated by the cultural interactions between different countries during sports events. She wanted to welcome the athletes to her home country as warmly as she had been welcomed in China. For her, the cheers of the crowd and the coaches as the athletes strive to perform at their best are the most treasured moments of these exciting competitions. The hope and happiness lingering in the air reassure Lauriane that there are many enthusiastic people ready to share their passion around the world.

 School of Economics and Management

Sofiya participated in social practice as part of “Xinghua Tongxing”, a series that grew out of a student service project in her faculty at Nanzhao First Middle School. As a member of the promotion team, she was responsible for taking pictures and writing posts. In addition, she shared her language-learning experience with high school students by giving a presentation in her English class. During the game sessions, Sofiya was amazed by the teenagers’ wild imagination, creativity, and passion for serving their country and society. The eagerness and sparkle in their eyes left an impression on her heart, reminding her that giving and contributing make life more fulfilling.

School of Social Sciences

During Belle’s first visit to Cambodia, she volunteered by teaching at a local English school in a village. She also visited various places there and interacted with locals to understand the history and culture of the country. Besides teaching English, she hosted a sports meet at a local primary school, having fun with the kids while raising sports awareness in the village. One of her most memorable moments was when the kids gathered around her, curious about the details on her laptop screen. She was touched by their curiosity as she introduced them to new aspects of the world. This short visit to the village allowed her to make connections with people of different backgrounds and languages. It also filled her with gratitude for the privileged education she had received compared to the village children.

Belle teaching the children English in her class

Department of Foreign Languages

Niu Junyi participated in a social practice project in the UK, focusing on researching maritime organization management and the training mechanisms for maritime professionals in the UK. He contacted the staff in charge at the University of Southampton to organize discussions and lectures. The most memorable moment for him was a conversation with a Chinese official from the IMO, which provided him with a deeper understanding of the workings of the International Maritime Organization.  From this event, he understood the importance of actively participating in international organizations to safeguard national interests and he also saw more opportunities for students in foreign languages, which provided guidance for his future academic planning.