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Shigoshi Mountain and Sea Host Successful 2025 Grad Ceremony
On June 23, Zhejiang University celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation ceremony for its 2025 international students held at the Zijingang Campus Theater. The event brought together family, friends, and faculty from around the globe to acknowledge the achievements of the graduates during the picturesque summer afternoon, filled with the fragrance of blooming lotus.
Professor Zhou Jianghong, Vice-Chancellor of Zhejiang University, officiated the ceremony, offering heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class. He articulated three key aspirations for the graduates: first, to embrace lifelong learning and remain resilient in the face of evolving challenges; second, to actively engage in international collaboration, acting as cultural ambassadors; and finally, to remain committed to the welfare of humanity, participating in sustainable development and social equity.
Among those addressing the audience was AMMAR ALBAADANI, a distinguished alumnus and Yemeni doctor affiliated with the Fourth Medical Hospital. He reflected on his deep connection with Zhejiang University, recounting his achievements during his studies, including winning the Chinese Language Competition in 2009. AMMAR expressed his dedication to fostering cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, highlighting his commitment to serving patients with diverse backgrounds.
RHUAN COELHO CAVALCANTE, representing his cohort of graduates, shared his aspirations of establishing a Chinese language training school in Brazil. He underscored the significance of a structured education in Chinese, which motivated him to pursue his master’s degree and stay for a doctorate. By quoting Zhuangzi, he inspired his fellow graduates by emphasizing the boundless nature of one's journey and the pursuit of a career.
During the ceremony, the School of International Education recognized outstanding graduates from 13 different countries as alumni liaisons. These liaisons are expected to play a vital role in maintaining connections between the alumni and the university, shaping a network of support and collaboration.
As the ceremony drew to a close, attendees captured the emotion of the moment with group photographs, forever memorializing the significance of this day in their lives.
In conclusion, the 2025 graduation ceremony for international students at Zhejiang University successfully unfolded, resonating with pride and accomplishment as the school choir delivered a stirring rendition to mark the occasion.
The event was attended by various dignitaries, including members of the International Student Management Working Committee, faculty leaders, and families of graduates, all of whom contributed to the ceremony's success.