From freshman to senior: my orientation volunteer story
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In September 2025, just before the new semester began, I joined the volunteer team for international student registration and the opening ceremony. Interestingly, I had also taken part in the same events two years earlier—but in a very different role. Back then, I was a nervous freshman trying to find my way. This time, I returned as a senior volunteer, ready to welcome the next group of students....
NG Jingying
In September 2025, just before the new semester began, I joined the volunteer team for international student registration and the opening ceremony. Interestingly, I had also taken part in the same events two years earlier—but in a very different role. Back then, I was a nervous freshman trying to find my way. This time, I returned as a senior volunteer, ready to welcome the next group of students. That shift in perspective made the whole experience especially meaningful.On registration day, I wa
Unveiling the beauty of Kunqu Opera at ZJU
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Tonight was a truly wonderful and artistic evening, as the Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Kun Opera Troupe) brought an enchanting performance to Zhejiang University. It was my first time experiencing Kunqu opera up close, and I was filled with excitement and anticipation.The performance was part of the ZJU Drama Festival, featuring the play 盛世红妆 (Splendid Age, Crimson Attire). The story rev...
LU Yihsuan
Tonight was a truly wonderful and artistic evening, as the Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Kun Opera Troupe) brought an enchanting performance to Zhejiang University. It was my first time experiencing Kunqu opera up close, and I was filled with excitement and anticipation.The performance was part of the ZJU Drama Festival, featuring the play 盛世红妆(Splendid Age, Crimson Attire). The story revolves around the deep friendship between two remarkable women—Shangguan Wan’er and Princess Taiping. Drawing i
Where inquiry meets inspiration: two weeks at Oxford
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As part of its holistic education approach, Zhejiang University places great emphasis on cultivating students’ global competence and offers a wide range of opportunities for international exchange and learning.During the winter break of my sophomore year, I was selected to join the “Oxford Prospects Programme,” a two-week academic visit to the University of Oxford.I enrolled in the PPEL module ...
LIU Zhenghao
As part of its holistic education approach, Zhejiang University places great emphasis on cultivating students’ global competence and offers a wide range of opportunities for international exchange and learning.During the winter break of my sophomore year, I was selected to join the “Oxford Prospects Programme,” a two-week academic visit to the University of Oxford.I enrolled in the PPEL module (Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law), through which I attended 16 formal lectures and 6 workshops
Miracles only require a little courage and a willingness to try
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2025-11-03
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The summer between my sophomore and junior years, I called the International Cooperation Office at my faculty to inquire about exchange programs. The next day, the staff informed me that there was one—a newly signed collaboration with the University of Hong Kong (HKU). I would be the very first student to participate, with no precedent or prior experience to draw upon.Still, I decided to go. It wa...
LIU Zhenghao
The summer between my sophomore and junior years, I called the International Cooperation Office at my faculty to inquire about exchange programs. The next day, the staff informed me that there was one—a newly signed collaboration with the University of Hong Kong (HKU). I would be the very first student to participate, with no precedent or prior experience to draw upon.Still, I decided to go. It was that little bit of courage that opened the door to one of the most joyful chapters of my life. In
A day at Yinquan Gym: strength, sweat, and smiles
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This morning, I decided to kick off my weekend with something energetic—a full workout session at Yinquan Gym on ZJU’s campus. As someone who values both mental and physical growth, I’ve been meaning to explore more of what our university’s sports facilities have to offer—and Yinquan did not disappoint.From the moment I stepped in, the spacious, well-equipped gym buzzed with positive energy. I ...
LIU Xuan
This morning, I decided to kick off my weekend with something energetic—a full workout session at Yinquan Gym on ZJU’s campus. As someone who values both mental and physical growth, I’ve been meaning to explore more of what our university’s sports facilities have to offer—and Yinquan did not disappoint.From the moment I stepped in, the spacious, well-equipped gym buzzed with positive energy. I started in the cardio zone, hopping onto a treadmill facing large windows that overlooked the green cam
My experience in the Microbial Fermentation course
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2025-11-03
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This semester marks my Year 3 Semester 1, and compared to the previous ones, I finally feel much freer and more flexible with my schedule. With fewer compulsory courses, I now have more time to explore classes beyond my major and dive into subjects I’m genuinely curious about. One of the best decisions I made this semester was applying for 生活中的微生物发酵实验(Microbial Fermentation in Daily Li...
LEE Chenyue
This semester marks my Year 3 Semester 1, and compared to the previous ones, I finally feel much freer and more flexible with my schedule. With fewer compulsory courses, I now have more time to explore classes beyond my major and dive into subjects I’m genuinely curious about. One of the best decisions I made this semester was applying for 生活中的微生物发酵实验(Microbial Fermentation in Daily Life)—and I was lucky enough to get in! It’s quite a popular class, limited to around 30 students each autumn and
Surprises in extracurricular classes
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2025-11-03
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Zhejiang University offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to explore their interests. After joining and leaving several, including the Zhejiang University Film Association, ZJU Global, and some news-promotion groups, I became intrigued by a club called Cultural China. I filled out a thick registration form, went through three rounds of interviews, and finally became a membe...
JIANG Sijia
Zhejiang University offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to explore their interests. After joining and leaving several, including the Zhejiang University Film Association, ZJU Global, and some news-promotion groups, I became intrigued by a club called Cultural China. I filled out a thick registration form, went through three rounds of interviews, and finally became a member.For many, the dilemma is that this organization also holds its own classes on weekends, which mean
Beyond scholarships: embracing a well-rounded university life
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2025-11-03
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It’s that time of year again—award evaluations at Zhejiang University. The university offers generous scholarships to reward students who excel academically. In addition to the standard national scholarships and first, second, and third prizes, there is the prestigious Chu Kochen Scholarship (awarded to only 24 students per year—12 undergraduates and 12 graduate students—representing the highest ...
JIANG Sijia
It’s that time of year again—award evaluations at Zhejiang University. The university offers generous scholarships to reward students who excel academically. In addition to the standard national scholarships and first, second, and third prizes, there is the prestigious Chu Kochen Scholarship (awarded to only 24 students per year—12 undergraduates and 12 graduate students—representing the highest level of achievement at Zhejiang University). There are also scholarships established by distinguishe
An unforgettable night at Zhejiang University's New Voice Music Festival
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2025-11-03
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Last Saturday, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the New Voice Music Festival at Zhejiang University. The excitement had been building for days, and I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in the world of music.I arrived at the venue a little after 5 p.m., and the line was already long, filled with eager music lovers just like me. The anticipation was palpable as we waited for the gates to ope...
HUANG Xinrui
Last Saturday, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the New Voice Music Festival at Zhejiang University. The excitement had been building for days, and I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in the world of music.I arrived at the venue a little after 5 p.m., and the line was already long, filled with eager music lovers just like me. The anticipation was palpable as we waited for the gates to open. Soon, it was my turn to have my ticket checked, and I finally stepped into the festival area. The
An unforgettable journey with Zhejiang University Film Association recruitment
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2025-11-03
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Participating in the recruitment campaign for the Zhejiang University Film Association was an exhilarating experience that left me with cherished memories and a deep sense of fulfillment.My involvement began with distributing recruitment flyers across campus. As I interacted with fellow students, I felt eager to share the charm and creativity that define our film association. The most unforgettabl...
HUANG Xinrui
Participating in the recruitment campaign for the Zhejiang University Film Association was an exhilarating experience that left me with cherished memories and a deep sense of fulfillment.My involvement began with distributing recruitment flyers across campus. As I interacted with fellow students, I felt eager to share the charm and creativity that define our film association. The most unforgettable moment came during the midnight military training exercise. Together with my dedicated teammates,
Weekend hiking: from Nine Streams and Eighteen Gorges to Zhijiang Campus
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It has been a year since I began my study and life at Zhejiang University. After a busy week of classes and work, what we look forward to most is always the weekend. Usually, we invite friends, find a park or scenic spot, go hiking, chat, and relax. It’s the best time for us to recharge our minds and restore our energy. So, in the second week of the autumn semester, my friends and I embarked on a...
HOU Linhong
It has been a year since I began my study and life at Zhejiang University. After a busy week of classes and work, what we look forward to most is always the weekend. Usually, we invite friends, find a park or scenic spot, go hiking, chat, and relax. It’s the best time for us to recharge our minds and restore our energy. So, in the second week of the autumn semester, my friends and I embarked on an unforgettable hiking trip—from Nine Streams and Eighteen Gorges (Jiuxi Shiba Jian) to Zhijiang Camp
My first attempt at fitness
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2025-11-03
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The physical education classes at Zhejiang University are very diverse, and the course design is both creative and engaging. Every semester, we are required to choose a PE class. In my first two semesters, I took basketball and orienteering. This semester, I decided to take bodybuilding — which, honestly, sounded quite challenging for me at first.Why did I choose bodybuilding? On one hand, my...
HOU Linhong
The physical education classes at Zhejiang University are very diverse, and the course design is both creative and engaging. Every semester, we are required to choose a PE class. In my first two semesters, I took basketball and orienteering. This semester, I decided to take bodybuilding —which, honestly, sounded quite challenging for me at first.Why did I choose bodybuilding? On one hand, my roommate took this course last semester. She told me that fitness had helped her improve her figure, stre
From Classroom to Concert: The Stunning Pipa Transformation
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2025-06-23
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In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the course Opening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu p...
SEE Tzeying
In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the courseOpening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu provides personalized guidance tailored to each students level, making the learning experience both enrichi
My Scented Memories of Hangzhou
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Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorat...
XU Shiman
Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorating.The sunlight at Xixi Campus seems to carry its own fragrance, especially during this special seas
Conquering Heights , Embracing Growth
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2025-06-23
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Weekends at university often blend into a haze of routines, but my Sunday afternoons now come with a unique challenge: scaling the climbing wall in our campus gym. What started as a casual attempt to try something new has become a personal battle against my long-standing fear of heights.The wall stands nearly 12 meters tall, its colorful grips forming a vertical puzzle. Each climb begins with dete...
JIANG Sijia
Weekends at university often blend into a haze of routines, but my Sunday afternoons now come with a unique challenge: scaling the climbing wall in our campus gym. What started as a casual attempt to try something new has become a personal battle against my long-standing fear of heights.The wall stands nearly 12 meters tall, its colorful grips forming a vertical puzzle. Each climb begins with determination, but halfway up, my confidence falters. The ground seems to shrink beneath me, my pulse qu
XU Xiaolu
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HOU Linhong
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LIU Zhenghao
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LIU Xuan
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NG Jingying
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SEE Tzeying
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SHI Yuxi
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Hong Dan Qi
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DONG Ziyi
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XIA Jiangnan
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HE Yijing
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LIU Hanrun
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LI Yilin
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OU Liyao
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YE Wenxin
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LI Zuyuan
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YE Fangyuan
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YE Zi
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