学生代表何之婧2020届毕业典礼致辞中英全文

西交利物浦大学

2020/8/02

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西交利物浦大学

西交利物浦大学2020届毕业典礼

学生代表致辞——何之婧

尊敬的各位领导、老师，亲爱的同学们：

你们好。久别重逢，很高兴能见到你们，共同见证我们的毕业时光。我其实并没有想过会有机会站在这里，不过既然有这样的机会，我希望也能尽我薄力，分享几个可能有用的观点，不至太浪费大家的时间，也是对于帮助过我的朋友和老师，道以真诚的感谢与回馈。

首先，我想简要地分享一个关于我如何理解西浦的教育，并对教育研究产生兴趣的故事。四年前，我选择了西浦，这是中国首批中外合办大学之一。在这里，重点不仅在于分数和考试成绩，还在于学生的个人发展。在这种将盎格鲁-撒克逊教育方法融入中国语境的新的学习模式中，我首先被介绍到“教育”这个话题，它是一门学科，一种哲学，一种思维方式。

然后，通过校园活动和实习，我认识了中国传统文化和古代哲学，我对“教育”的理解再次得到了丰富。过去，我认为教育是达到目的的一种手段，或是智力竞争的一种形式。但是现在我明白了，教育不仅仅是为了获得一种职业或工作技能，教育是一个人在心灵、精神和无形品质上的整体成长的推动力，这些品质构成了一个人的道德结构。正如国际知名的汉学家，罗杰.艾明斯博士在China talks中的客座讲座所言，中国哲学的核心概念“和谐”是“优化共生”，关心我们社会的集体智慧和道德力量。因此，我最终决定从事教育研究，并有幸进入牛津大学的教育硕士项目。由于在本科阶段，我已经涉猎了弱势群体的边缘化教育等话题，我希望未来的教育研究也能与整个社会相联系。

然而，我也非常清楚，我从来不是一个人前行。没有强有力的支持，我不认为我可以如此自信地只申请英国的一流院校。当然，这并不意味着我可以在任何事情上依赖别人。相反，只有足够的认真和努力才值得你周围的人帮助。这也是我最重要的经验。此外，教师的态度也很重要。在中国研究系，我遇到了一些愿意帮助学生的老师。他们有足够的学术实力，不知疲倦的耐心和极大的热情。这就是为什么我相信即使在牛津，我的学术水平依然可以跟上进度的核心原因。当然，不仅仅是我们系，我也注意到许多其他系科对他们的学生非常负责和关心。在西浦，能遇到这些好老师并向他们学习，真的是我们最大的幸运。

然后，我想说，辛苦是一件常事，但也是值得的。我听说过很多同学熬夜奋战的故事，有时我也是其中的一员。其实，在进入大学前我很少有精疲力竭的经历，但在大三和大四的一些课程中，我确实需要竭尽全力地尝试做好。在这样的经历中，我逐渐意识到了自己的限制和一些长处，并建立了自己的学习脉络。在西浦读书并不轻松，我想你我都很清楚。但也正是因为这样的辛苦，我们成为了不输于其他重点本科生，甚至更优秀的人。大量的付出是有收获的，当我们收到来自心仪院校的录取，我们会发现一切都值得。尤其是这一年的我们，靠自己的高度努力和自制力拿到的毕业成绩，我想会成为我们一生的勋章。

如果我用两句话来提炼我在西浦学到的最重要的事情，那就是“面对灵活性，并接受挑战”。大学更像是社会，尤其是对我们的大学而言。因为每一个最终的成绩或分数，不是由一次考试决定的，所以我有机会选择一个难而有趣的题目。比如，我的毕业设计选题，是研究文革时期的教育经历。大部分时候我都取得了不错的成绩，不过有时候并没有。但是我珍惜这种自由，在这种自由中，我们不再需要仅仅听取他人的意见，而是要做出自己的选择，创造自己的方式。

我也想给你们分享一个美好的词汇：“Serendipity”。它可以简单地解释为意外惊喜。于我而言，在经历了一些沮丧的事情后，我常常能发现一个意外的惊喜，它甚至改变了最终的结果。举一个小例子，在最后一次雅思考试前，我尝试了很多次也没有达到理想的分数。当时我的心情很沮丧，所以我稍微休息了下，专注在和口语考官愉快讨论。然後，结果改变了。所以我想给你们个小建议：保持尝试。如果你充分准备并坚持探索，一定会有属于你的转机出现。

最后，我想以一个温馨的回顾结尾：离别之时，我会记得西浦白色的小楼，淡粉的樱花；会记得那个营养丰富的南校区食堂；会记得我们豪华大气的十层图书馆；更会记得和老师同学们开开玩笑，聊聊日常的平凡时刻。

愿：“四年珍重，启程顺利”。

谢谢大家。

Graduate representative's address- Zhijing He,School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dear Year 4 classmates, parents and professors, honourable guests,

Good afternoon. "Farewell to a reunion for a long time", it is my pleasure to meet you and witness our graduation time together.

I actually did not imagine there would be a chance for me to stand/be here (online). But since there is such an opportunity, I hope I can do my best to share a few points that may be useful, not to waste everyone's time, but also to express my sincere gratitude and feelings to friends and teachers who have supported me.

To begin with, I'd like to briefly share a story about how I understand education in XJTLUand then raise my interest in educational research. Four years ago, I enrolled in XJTLU, which is one of the firstinternationaljoint-venture universitiesin China, where the emphasis is put not just on test performance, but also student’s personal development. In this new mode of learning that incorporated Anglo-Saxon education methods in a Chinese context, I was first introduced to the topic of "education" as a subject, a philosophy, and a way of thinking.

Then, as I encountered Chinese traditional culture and ancient philosophy through campus activities and internships, my understanding of "education" was enriched again. In the past, I had thought of education as a means to an end or a form of intellectual competition, but I now see that there is much more to education than the mere obtaining of a trade or job skill. Education is the propelling force for the integral making of a person, in mind, spirit and the intangible qualities that contribute to his moral fabric. As Dr Roger T. Ames, an internationally renowned sinologist, puts it so eloquently in his guest lecture of the “China talks”, the central concept underpinning Chinese philosophy, "harmony和", is "optimising symbiosis" that cares about the collective intellectual and moral powers in our society. Therefore, I finally decided to take my time into educational research and has this luck to enter the MSc program of education in Oxford. As I have explored topics of socialist education, as well as marginalized education for migrant children and ethnic minorities，I hope and believe my future research could be connected to the whole society.

However, I am also very clear that my path has never been completely alone. Without those strong supports behind, I don't think I could be so confident to only apply for top universities in England. Of course, this does not mean that I can rely on others for everything. On the contrary, only enough serious and hard work is worth the willing help of those around you. This isone of my most significant experience. Besides, the attitude of professors is also very important. In the Department of China Studies, I have met some professors who show the highest willingness to assist students. They have sufficient academic strength, untiring patience and great enthusiasm. This is the core reason why I am confident that even in Oxford, my academic level could also be competent. Of course, not only our department，I also noticed many other departments who are seriously responsible and caring about their students. It truly is our best luck inXJTLU, to meet with and learn from these kind professors.

Another point I would make is that doing hard work could be common, but it is also worthwhile. I have heard stories of many classmates staying up late to meet the deadlines, and sometimes I am also one of them.To be honest, I seldom exhausted myself before entering the university, but I have really tried my best in some coursework in year 3 and year 4. During these experiences, I gradually notice my limits, together with some strength, and build my own learning system.

Studying at XJTLUis not easy, I think we are all clear about that. However, it is precisely because of this hard work, that we could reach the same, or even higher level, with graduates in other Chinese top universities. When we receive admission from a favourite college, we would think that everything is worth it. Especially for this year, we have achieved the graduation results obtained through our own strong efforts and self-control. It could be the medal of our life.

If I use two clauses to extract the most important things I learned from XJTLU, is “facing the flexibility and taking the challenge.” The university is more like society, especially for our uni. Since every final resultis not determined by a single examination, I had the chance to choose the topic which is difficult but interesting. For example, my fyp topic is exploring educational experiences during the Cultural Revolution. For most time I got good results, and sometimes I did not. But I cherish the opportunity and freedom, in which we no longer need to only listen to others but to make our own choice and create our own way.

I'd also like to share with you a beautiful word: "serendipity". It could simply refer to a pleasant surprise. For me, after going through sevesral discomforts, I usually find a significant fortune that changes the result. As a small example,I had been failed to reach the expected score of IELTS before my final try. At that time, I was almost desperate, so I just take a rest, and try to discuss with the speaking examiner happily. Then, things changed. So, I'd like to suggest you: keep trying, there could be a chance for you if you fully prepared and keep searching.

Finally, I would like to end with a warm memory: when I leave, Iwouldremember the small white building, the pale pink cherry blossoms; I would remember the nutritious South Campus cafeteria; the Ten-story library backed with high technology and rich storage; remember the daily moments, the happy chats and lively discussions with professors and classmates.

I wish: "Four years cherished and the journey starts smoothly."Thank you all.

西交利物浦大学