From October to November 2024, the “Study in Beijing - A Program to Introduce China to International Students” sponsored by Beijing Municipal Education Commission was successfully held, attracting 52 international students from 41 countries on four continents and 31 universities in Beijing. Two international students recommended by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as “UCAS”) were successfully selected. CASPER OEHLERS from Denmark and ARMIN SCHEER from Germany participated in the 6-day and 5-night program as student representatives, showing their rich enthusiasm for learning and profound cultural understanding.
As an important program of the capital’s education brand “Study in Beijing”, the course led international students to have an in-depth understanding of Chinese history and culture in an immersive way, and felt the unique charm of China’s development through practical activities. During the program, students visited Beijing, Hangzhou and Jingdezhen, and experienced the profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture by visiting cultural landmarks such as the Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Badaling Great Wall. In addition, they experienced practical courses on traditional Chinese medicine culture, tea picking and tea-making techniques, ceramic making, etc. These activities not only stimulated the international students’ interest in Chinese culture, but also deepened their understanding of China’s social and technological development.
CASPER OEHLERS, An International Student of UCAS, Experiences Facial Makeup
CASPER OEHLER Experiences Peking Opera
UCAS International student ARMIN SCHEER (sixth from left in the back row) at the Great Wall
UCAS International Student ARMIN SCHEER (right) experiences the culture of traditional Chinese medicine
ARMIN SCHEER (Chinese name KANG Ruide), from Sino-Danish College of UCAS, speaks as a student representative at the “Study in Beijing” outcome sharing session. In his speech, KANG said that although he had visited the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City before, this visit with international students from different cultural backgrounds gave him a new perspective and understanding. KANG especially expressed his admiration for the meticulous organization of the event, believing that through such an immersive course, he gained a deeper understanding of Chinese history, culture and modern development. KANG also shared his research experience, saying that he is pursuing a PhD at UCAS in conjunction with Copenhagen Business School on exploring the development of autonomous vehicles from a governance perspective, comparing the prospects of autonomous driving technology to the ceramic culture of Jingdezhen, arguing that China is becoming the “birthplace” of global technological innovation. In addition, he recorded the trip through the lens and plans to release the video content to overseas social platforms to show more international youth a real and diversified China. He said he hopes the sharing will help the world better understand China’s important role in cultural inheritance and scientific and technological innovation.
KANG Ruide spoke as a student representative
This practical course is the first national education course of the program system attempted by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, providing international students with a systematic cultural experience and learning path. The course has stimulated the enthusiasm and creativity of international students through field visits, lectures by experts and multi-cultural exchanges, and provided a sustainable communication platform for brand building.
KANG Ruide was interviewed by BRTV
Through the “Study in Beijing - A Program to Introduce China to International Students” , UCAS international students not only gain a deeper understanding of China’s history and culture, but also contribute to promoting cross-cultural exchanges and global education cooperation by sharing Chinese stories with the world’s youth.
