The new round of the ” The Development of City and Culture ” Four-college Exchange Program for the year 2024 was successfully launched in Shanghai this April. This exchange activity provided an opportunity for 40 students from four colleges, namely Meng Xiancheng College at East China Normal University, Chongshi College at Xi’an Jiaotong University, Fengru College at Beihang University, and Choi Kai Yau College at the University of Macau, to gain in-depth understanding of Shanghai’s city and culture.
During the program, the students visited various places such as the historical museum of East China Normal University, Shanghai Museum, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), and Zhujiajiao. Through experiences and visits, students gained profound insights into Shanghai’s historical context, social development, and urban transformations. This exchange activity provided valuable learning and communication opportunities, enriching their understanding of different urban cultures. The students were deeply impressed by Shanghai’s urban culture, being captivated by its vibrancy, diversity, vitality, and innovation. Through the visit to COMAC, they gained a more intuitive understanding of China’s aviation industry’s development and innovative achievements, feeling proud of COMAC’s technical strength and global influence. The participating students expressed that through this mutual visit program, they not only expanded their knowledge of Shanghai’s urban culture but also enhanced their critical and innovative thinking abilities. In the process of interacting and cooperating with students from different regions, they learned more knowledge and gained experiences, fostering friendship and collaboration among themselves.