On October 29th, Huangjueshu Square at Hechuan Campus, the International Education Week themed "Crossing Mountains and Seas, Forging a Brighter Future" kicked off grandly here. University leaders, faculty, and student representatives, as well as guests from overseas partner institutions around the world, gathered to witness the opening of this grand international education event.

At the opening ceremony, faculty and student representatives shared their insights and expectations for international education from diverse perspectives.

Mu Chunjiang, Secretary of the Youth League Committee and Director of the College Residential College Department, reviewed the solid progress of the university’s international education initiatives. He noted that to cultivate high-caliber talents with a global vision, the university has launched the distinctive Undergraduate-Postgraduate International Program, paving a smooth path for students to pursue master’s degrees at world-renowned universities.

He further emphasized that the Youth League Committee and Residential College Department have actively advanced internationalization efforts, encouraging teachers and students to seize overseas exchange opportunities to broaden their global outlook, and empowering all Yitong students to become competitive talents on the global stage.

Luo Hongbo, a student representative of the 2025 cohort from the Institute of International Education, took the stage with sincere and powerful words. As a new student, he felt the international atmosphere inside and outside the classroom and expressed great anticipation for the upcoming Education Week activities. “The garden party, world-renowned university lectures, IELTS experience classes... These activities are not just simple ‘check-ins’, but ‘growth ladders’ tailored by the university for us,” he said. He called on his fellow students to actively participate, making “crossing mountains and seas” a real starting point for their future.

Mr. Steven, a foreign teacher from the Institute of International Education and a former IELTS examiner, also shared a unique international perspective. With an engaging speech, he started with the challenges new college students may face, pointing out that "daring to express oneself" is more important than perfect grammar. He shared a case of a candidate who gave up studying abroad due to communication barriers, profoundly elaborating on the key significance of daring to ask questions and not fearing mistakes for cross-cultural growth. He also introduced the school’s efforts in cultivating students’ critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, and practical English application abilities, encouraging students to make good use of the university as a "global citizen launchpad", speak up bravely from now on, and embark on their global journey.

President Lyu Yi’s speech brought the opening ceremony to a climax. He elaborated on the university’s firm commitment to educational internationalization. "The university allocates over 10 million yuan annually in special funds to fully fund teachers and students for overseas exchanges, sending more than 430 people on average each year," President Lyu said, demonstrating the university’s tangible investment in promoting internationalization through specific figures. He emphasized that internationalization is not only a trend, but also the core path to cultivating high-caliber talents capable of adapting to and leading the future.

“Crossing Mountains and Seas, Forging a Brighter Future” — President Lyu Yi noted that this theme embodies the university’s profound expectations for every student. He hoped that students would make full use of this International Education Week, participate actively and interact enthusiastically, integrating a global perspective into their growth. Finally, amid warm applause, President Lyu Yi solemnly announced: “Chongqing College of Mobile Communication 2025 International Education Week themed ‘Crossing Mountains and Seas, Forging a Brighter Future’ is officially open!”

Wonderful student performances brimmed the occasion with youthful vitality. The cultural fair featuring distinctive elements from various countries officially kicked off, allowing teachers and students to immerse themselves in diverse cultures and engage in lively interactions, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

The International Education Week will last for several days, with a follow-up lineup of activities including overseas study policy briefings, interactive language sessions, and cultural experience events.

This International Education Week aims to build an international exchange platform through a wealth of colorful activities, allowing teachers and students to experience the charm of international education up close and enhance their cross-cultural communication capabilities. Amid deepening globalization, possessing a global vision and cross-cultural competence has become an essential quality for high-caliber talents. By holding the International Education Week, the university hopes to inspire greater passion and aspiration for international education among faculty and students, and cultivate more high-quality talents able to adapt to and lead future development.

Meanwhile, the International Education Week serves as a showcase of the university’s achievements in international education. By inviting guests from overseas partner institutions, the university further strengthens exchanges and collaboration with foreign universities, laying a more solid foundation for its future international development.