​ On the morning of October 26, the 11th International Cultural Festival of China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) grandly kicked off at Youth Square. With the theme of “One World, Shared Joy”, the festival aims to promote the integration of diverse cultures and broaden the international perspective of teachers and students. Bian Zhengfu, Vice President of China University of Minin...

​On the morning of September 7th, to help new international students gain an in-depth understanding of CUMT’s history and cultural heritage, strengthen their knowledge of and emotional identification with China, and foster a profound sentiment of understanding and befriending China, the International College of CUMT specially invited Associate Professor Zhai Shilei—Vice Dean of the School of...

To help international students immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture, our college organized a special Dragon Boat Festival cultural immersion activity on May 30th. Over 40 students from 25 countries enthusiastically participated.The highlight was the zongzi-making session. The college prepared glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, jujubes, and other ingredients. Under the guidance of instr...

On May 16-17, the launch ceremony of the 2025 “Reading Jiangsu” cultural event for foreign students and the “Reading Lianyungang” themed activities were held in Lianyungang. Over 200 international students from 54 countries across 37 universities in Jiangsu Province gathered in Lianyungang to explore the mythical landscapes of Journey to the West and the “Crystal Silk Road”. Our college s...

On the afternoon of May 15, Mao Ruiliang, Director of the Recruitment Department, and Man Xiao, Recruitment Specialist from Metavast Group, visited Classroom 2410 at the International College to conduct a recruitment presentation for international students. A total of 12 students from seven countries participated in the event.Director Mao Ruiliang first provided an overview of Metavast Group. H...

Thirty international students from our university were invited to Xuzhou’s Guishan Scenic Area for a uniquely designed cultural immersion activity, aimed at deepening their understanding of traditional Chinese culture through hands-on exploration.The day began at the Imperial Decree Museum. Stepping into the museum felt like traveling through time, surrounded by a strong historical atmosphere....

To deepen international students’ understanding of China’s natural and cultural heritage, on March 22, 2025, our college organized a cultural perception activity titled “Landscape Enlightenment · Civilization Dialogue” for 40 students from approximately 20 countries. The group visited Huangcangyu National Forest Park and the ancient Tianmen Temple, engaging in ecological discovery, intangib...

​In order to acquaint international students with Chinese legal requirements while assisting them in establishing proper academic and living routines, the college organized a new student orientation session for its 2025 Chinese Language Pre-university Program cohort at 4:00 PM on March 14 in Room 2319. The event welcomed 36 incoming students from seven countries, alongside invited speakers inc...

In February 2019, I took a leap of faith and applied for my Master's degree in Geophysics in China. At that time, I had not yet worked in the field, and I knew that this Master's program would be my stepping stone to a new life. I had put all my hopes into it, believing that it would offer me opportunities and a fresh start, despite the fact that my bachelor’s degree in Agronomy was far from r...