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Enchanting Springtime at Zhejiang University's Zijingang Campus
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2025-04-16
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Spring transforms Zhejiang University’s Zijingang Campus into a vivid tapestry of life and color. The season breathes beauty into every corner, and flowers take center stage in this spectacular display.Delicate purple blossoms, with petals soft as silk, gently dot the landscape, their subtle fragrance weaving through the air like a quiet whisper of romance. In contrast, the bright red tulips blaz...
Spring transforms Zhejiang University’s Zijingang Campus into a vivid tapestry of life and color. The season breathes beauty into every corner, and flowers take center stage in this spectacular display.Delicate purple blossoms, with petals soft as silk, gently dot the landscape, their subtle fragrance weaving through the air like a quiet whisper of romance. In contrast, the bright red tulips blaze like joyful torches. Growing in dense clusters, their bold hues stand out brilliantly against the l
Attend school football match：Gain both health and friendship
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2025-04-09
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Life at Zhejiang University is full of energy and variety. While students focus on their studies during class, there’s also a rich array of extracurricular sports activities. Each sport hosts different events throughout the year. For instance, football features three major competitions every academic year: I. Campus Freshmen Cup Football match: Held during the autumn semester (from Sept...
Life at Zhejiang University is full of energy and variety. While students focus on their studies during class, there’s also a rich array of extracurricular sports activities. Each sport hosts different events throughout the year. For instance, football features three major competitions every academic year:I.Campus Freshmen Cup Football match: Held during the autumn semester (from September to early October), this competition divides freshmen from different majors into four teams based on their d
Picnic on the spur of the moment
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2025-04-09
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It was an incredibly busy week. That Tuesday, I had a full schedule of classes. On a sunny afternoon, after class, I was riding my motorbike back to my hostel with a friend. As we passed a lawn where someone was having a picnic, I couldn’t help but marvel at the scene. The weather had been lovely lately, and I felt a pang of envy for those enjoying a leisurely picnic on the grass.Sensing my thoug...
It was an incredibly busy week. That Tuesday, I had a full schedule of classes. On a sunny afternoon, after class, I was riding my motorbike back to my hostel with a friend. As we passed a lawn where someone was having a picnic, I couldn’t help but marvel at the scene. The weather had been lovely lately, and I felt a pang of envy for those enjoying a leisurely picnic on the grass.Sensing my thoughts, my friend enthusiastically suggested that we plan a picnic for Thursday. On the way back to the
The Club Culture in Chinese Universities: How to Find Your Sense of Belonging?
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2025-03-18
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At the university’s Hundred Clubs Battle and Hundred Clubs Night, I was amazed by the diversity of student clubs, ranging from dance crews to finance and volunteer groups. The choices were exciting yet overwhelming—how do you find the right club and build a sense of belonging? For international students, clubs play a crucial role in integrating into campus life, making friends, and...
At the university’sHundred Clubs BattleandHundred Clubs Night, I was amazed by the diversity of student clubs, ranging from dance crews to finance and volunteer groups. The choices were exciting yet overwhelming—how do you find the right club and build a sense of belonging? For international students, clubs play a crucial role in integrating into campus life, making friends, and broadening horizons.Zhejiang University offers a wide array of student clubs.Academic Professional Clubs, such as the
Winter Break in China: A Chinese New Year to Remember
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2025-03-18
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This winter break was truly special. I stayed in Hangzhou and traveled to several provinces, including Shanghai, Guangdong, and Fujian, immersing myself in the unique cultural experiences of each city. From ancient temples to vibrant nighttime cityscapes, every place had its own charm, seamlessly blending history with modernity. One of the biggest highlights was celebrating Chinese New Year i...
This winter break was truly special. I stayed in Hangzhou and traveled to several provinces, including Shanghai, Guangdong, and Fujian, immersing myself in the unique cultural experiences of each city. From ancient temples to vibrant nighttime cityscapes, every place had its own charm, seamlessly blending history with modernity.One of the biggest highlights was celebrating Chinese New Year in China for the first time. The festive atmosphere was unforgettable—red lanterns swayed in the streets, a
New Semester, New Attempts
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2025-02-26
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I can hardly believe that I am now in my second year at Zhejiang University. Compared to when I first arrived, my mindset has changed significantly. Looking back at my first year, I remember feeling lost and unfamiliar with many aspects of university life. I used to think that secondary school and university would be similar, but I quickly realized how different they are. Moving to another country...
I can hardly believe that I am now in my second year at Zhejiang University. Compared to when I first arrived, my mindset has changed significantly. Looking back at my first year, I remember feeling lost and unfamiliar with many aspects of university life. I used to think that secondary school and university would be similar, but I quickly realized how different they are. Moving to another country on my own was a big transition, and my friends became the most important part of my new life. Fortu
Celebrate Chinese New Year in ZJU
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2025-02-10
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During the winter vacation of 2025, I chose not to go home and instead traveled to other cities in China. This was my first time spending the Chinese New Year away from home. Zhejiang University thoughtfully organized a series of Chinese New Year activities for students staying on campus, including red envelope subsidies, a Chinese New Year's Eve buffet, and traditional folk activities such as...
During the winter vacation of 2025, I chose not to go home and instead traveled to other cities in China. This was my first time spending the Chinese New Year away from home. Zhejiang University thoughtfully organized a series of Chinese New Year activities for students staying on campus, including red envelope subsidies, a Chinese New Years Eve buffet, and traditional folk activities such as pitch-pot and calligraphy. The universitys efforts to create a festive atmosphere were truly heartwarmin
A visit to Deshou Palace: Encountering the splendor of the Southern Song Dynasty
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2025-01-30
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After completing my last final exam, I decided to visit Deshou Palace, a royal residence from the Southern Song Dynasty. One of its most iconic features is a striking red wall, a popular spot for photos. Visitors often pause to capture a memorable picture before entering the palace.A quick tip: wearing light-colored clothing will make your photos stand out beautifully against the vibrant backdrop!...
After completing my last final exam, I decided to visit Deshou Palace, a royal residence from the Southern Song Dynasty. One of its most iconic features is a striking red wall, a popular spot for photos. Visitors often pause to capture a memorable picture before entering the palace.A quick tip: wearing light-colored clothing will make your photos stand out beautifully against the vibrant backdrop!Admission to Deshou Palace is free—all you need to do is make an online reservation before your visi
New Year Gala in ZJU
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2025-01-03
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In the blink of an eye, 2024 has come to an end. This year, I had the opportunity to participate in the New Year Gala hosted by the International Education College. At the event, I served as the leader of the etiquette team, overseeing various responsibilities. My role included selecting etiquette representatives, preparing event props, coordinating logistical arrangements, and providing etiquette...
In the blink of an eye, 2024 has come to an end. This year, I had the opportunity to participate in the New Year Gala hosted by the International Education College. At the event, I served as the leader of the etiquette team, overseeing various responsibilities. My role included selecting etiquette representatives, preparing event props, coordinating logistical arrangements, and providing etiquette training for the team.In addition to this role, I also performed at the gala. I playedFarewell Lett
An Amazing Dubbing Journey
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2024-11-30
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The field of communications covers a vast array of topics, and as I delved deeper into it, I realized there was so much more to learn. Initially, I was interested in film production and behind-the-scenes work, but by chance, I came across a voice-over competition online.Curious to explore something new and gain experience through competitions, I decided to give it a try. That decision unexpectedly...
The field of communications covers a vast array of topics, and as I delved deeper into it, I realized there was so much more to learn. Initially, I was interested in film production and behind-the-scenes work, but by chance, I came across a voice-over competition online.Curious to explore something new and gain experience through competitions, I decided to give it a try. That decision unexpectedly led my friends and me on a trip to Shaoxing, where we combined travel with competing—an adventure w
Hundred Clubs Battle at Zijingang Campus
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2024-11-13
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On September 27th, I performed for the first time on the stage of Hundred Clubs Night as a member of the International Student Art Group (ISAG). This event was a grand spectacle of sound and sight, with ISAG showcasing teams from the music, dance, Chinese orchestra, and drum sections in a fusion performance. As a musician in the traditional Chinese orchestra, I collaborated closely with my teammat...
On September 27th, I performed for the first time on the stage of Hundred Clubs Night as a member of the International Student Art Group (ISAG). This event was a grand spectacle of sound and sight, with ISAG showcasing teams from the music, dance, Chinese orchestra, and drum sections in a fusion performance. As a musician in the traditional Chinese orchestra, I collaborated closely with my teammates during rehearsals. Due to the diverse nature of the teams, we went through various rounds of adju
Being a member of the senior team
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2024-10-28
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Do you remember your first day at Zhejiang University? You and your family arrived, carrying your luggage and stepping through the university gates, feeling overwhelmed by the vast campus. You timidly asked upperclassmen for directions to your dormitory, unable to distinguish between Lantian, Danqing, and Yunfeng.As a sophomore, I signed up as a welcome volunteer, joining the senior team to g...
Do you remember your first day at Zhejiang University? You and your family arrived, carrying your luggage and stepping through the university gates, feeling overwhelmed by the vast campus. You timidly asked upperclassmen for directions to your dormitory, unable to distinguish between Lantian, Danqing, and Yunfeng.As a sophomore, I signed up as a welcome volunteer, joining thesenior team to guide incoming freshmen and experience the vibrant atmosphere of new students arriving on campus. I also wa
Unveiling the beauty of Kunqu Opera at ZJU
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2025-11-03
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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...
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
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...
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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2025-06-23
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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...
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
