Since 22 August, more than 1,800 new students have arrived at UIC. The students came in batches for registration, with the excitement of a liberal arts experience.
New students arrive
This year's new students have registered in batches according to the appointment time to minimise risk. At the beginning of August, to more accurately know the locations of new students before returning to college, UIC conducted a thorough investigation of all new students and asked them to take a 14-day health check-in. At the same time, the peer mentors of each MCP group contacted the new students in advance to form a WeChat group to answer their questions.
Before entering the college, the new students must undergo health code inspections and temperature checks and hold a valid 48-hour nucleic acid test negative certificate. In addition, UIC prepared disposable masks, hand sanitisers, and medical kits for new students to use.
To help provide convenience to the new students, many second-year, third-year and fourth-year students, staff members volunteered to help and came together to support the new arrivals.
The college also arranged more shuttle buses at the local Tangjiawan railway station to bring students. Also, UIC set shuttle vehicles to shuttle between the college entrance and the dormitory area in the college to facilitate new students to carry their luggage. In addition, there were 43 resident student tutors to help new students and introduce the management regulations and living facilities to the new students.
Looking forward to opening a new chapter in life in the Greater Bay Area
UIC is located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its unique geographical location is one of the reasons many new students and parents choose UIC.
Zhao Xinke from Zhejiang is the recipient of the UIC full scholarship and is enrolled in the broad-based admission in Journalism and Communication. Zhao Xinke believes that the Greater Bay Area is full of economic vitality and is highly in line with international standards. She hopes that UIC can broaden her global horizons and strive to realise her dream.
Zhao Xinke
Liu Jiahua from Shanghai was attracted by UIC's unique features, such as small class teaching and using English as the medium. For him, this will enrich his knowledge and lay the foundation for language and thinking skills. From the Yangtze River Delta to the Greater Bay Area, Liu Jiahua has many expectations.
Liu Jiahua
Ms Yu from Huanggang in Hubei took her daughter Wei Yiran to Zhuhai by car 14 days in advance. She accompanied her daughter to experience the scenery and humanities of Zhuhai. Ms Yu said that the area where the university is located is significant. Now the Greater Bay Area is developing very well, making it one reason she chose UIC.
Ms Yu and Wei Yiran
Artificial Intelligence and other new programmes are favoured
UIC's new programmes in academic year 2021/22 include Artificial Intelligence; Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management; Animation and Interactive Media; and Chinese Culture and Global Communication.
Cheng Ruixi from Shenzhen passed the Guangdong Comprehensive Evaluation Examination and was admitted to the Artificial Intelligence Programme. UIC's Artificial Intelligence Programme aims to systematically cultivate high-level professionals in the field of artificial intelligence, such as algorithm and data analysis, technical research, and product development.
Cheng Ruixi
Chen Ruixi hopes to stimulate creativity through professional learning and work in Artificial Intelligence, a fast-growing industry with a promising future. She believes that UIC can cultivate a diversified international perspective, and UIC attaches great importance to students' practical ability. To prepare for university life, she took calculus-related courses during the summer vacation and previewed programming courses.
Twin sisters from Foshan, Liang Yinglin and Liang Kailin, signed up for the IELTS course during the summer vacation to accumulate vocabulary in advance and cultivate their sense of language. Liang Yinglin enrolled in the broad-based admission in Business Administration, and Liang Kailin chose to study Applied Psychology out of interest.
Liang Yinglin and Liang Kailin
Zhang Fan from Zhuhai won a special scholarship for undergraduate new students from Zhuhai, and he chose to study economics. Zhang Fan also improved his English during the summer vacation to better adapt to the UIC's learning environment. Furthermore, as a native student in Zhuhai, he hopes to help students outside Zhuhai get to know the city better.
Zhang Fan
UIC recruited students from 30 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan this year. UIC also recruited international students from Russia, South Korea, among other countries. Guangdong, Hunan, Shandong, Heilongjiang, and Sichuan have the most significant admissions. In 2021, more than 60 outstanding students across the country will receive UIC undergraduate admission scholarships.
From MPRO
Photographers: Ivy Liao, Deng Bowen, Peng Zigui, Yu Meixin, Deng Kaixin
Editors: Samuel Burgess, Deen He, Covee Wang
