German Embassy Urges USTB Students to Study Abroad

 In the spirit of 2012 marking the 40th year of diplomatic ties between China and Germany, Dr. Hardy Boeckle, Director of Culture Affairs for the German Embassy in China, urged students at USTB to continue the four-decade long tradition of cultural and intellectual exchange.

Dr. Boeckle, accompanied by the embassy’s cultural attaché Anja Wessling, delivered the speech on May 15^th at the Overseas Study Forum held in USTB’s multi-functional hall. The purpose of the forum was to provide students with information for studying abroad.

Dr. Boeckle placed an emphasis on the importance of carrying out higher quantity and higher quality exchanges in the field of education in Sino-Germany relations. He also did his part to encourage USTB students to consider studying abroad by highlighting the key points of the German education system, which stresses student independence and responsibility, adding that Germany can offer an excellent overseas learning environment for those willing to brave the adventure.

Before the forum, Prof. Zhang Xinxin, Vice-President of USTB and Prof. Wang Ge, Director of the International Office met with Dr. Boeckle, and Ms. Wessling. Prof. Zhang extended his warmest welcome to Dr. Boeckle, and gave his guest an introduction of USTB’s historical developments within the fields of research and education, disciplinary construction and international exchange programs.

Dr. Boeckle responded with an expression of gratitude for the warm welcome and extended an invitation to USTB teachers and students to participate in the 40^th anniversary celebrations this October. The hope of USTB is that this visit will further expand the exchanges and cooperation between the university and German institutions both culturally and academically.

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