Location: Xian
Suitable time: 0.5 Day, 1 Day
Northwest A&F University (NWAFU) is a key national comprehensive university under the administration of the Ministry of Education. Supported by the Ministry of Education's "Project 985" and "Project 211", it is one of the universities listed in the National "World-Class University and First-class Discipline" Project. NWAFU is located in Yangling, Shaanxi Province, the birthplace of Chinese agricultural civilization and today'sNational Agriculture High-tech Industrial Demonstration zone. The University originated from National Northwest Junior College of Agriculture and Forestry founded in 1934, which was the earliest institution of higher agriculture and forestry education in northwest China.Since its establishment, NWAFUhas been closely bound up with the fate of the country and the nation, assuming the responsibility of rejuvenating northwest China, boosting agricultural prosperity, and cultivating talents.
Step1: Arrive at Northwest A&F University & Opening Address
Arrive at campus by coach. Participants assemble, receive safety instructions and opening remarks from university representatives to kick off the agriculture‑forestry themed exploration.
Step2: Guided Campus Sightseeing
Roam across the campus. Learn about the university's history, the school motto "Sincerity, Simplicity, Courage and Perseverance" and the spirit of devoting to agriculture.
Step3: Visit No.3 Teaching Building
Visit the historic No.3 Teaching Building, the landmark building dating back to 1936. Learn about the origin of National Northwest Agricultural and Forestry College and the cultural heritage of early higher agricultural education in Northwest China. Take group photos at the site.
Step4: University Library Visit
Tour the university library. Get access to abundant agricultural‑related books, periodicals and digital resources, and experience the academic atmosphere of a top‑tier agricultural university.
Step5: Campus Lunch & Short Break
Enjoy authentic student meals at campus canteen and take a rest to experience real campus daily life.
Step6: University Student Science‑Innovation Achievements Show
Watch displays of student scientific‑innovation achievements in agriculture, forestry and bio‑technology fields, and perceive students' practical research outputs.
Step7: Major Introduction & Admissions Briefing Session
Attend the freshmen orientation sharing. Listen to faculty introducing advantageous agriculture‑forestry disciplines, training features, employment prospects and university‑application related information. Answer participants' questions about university study.
Step8: Agriculture‑Forestry Frontier‑science Popular‑science Lecture
Join a featured special‑topic lecture given by professional researchers. Learn about national food security, ecological civilization construction and rural revitalization related agricultural‑science achievements.
Step9: Hands‑on Practical Making Activity
Take part in maker practice. Complete agricultural‑ecology model or agriculture‑forestry small experiment, combine theoretical knowledge with hands‑on operation to deepen understanding of agro‑science principles.
Step10: Sharing, Group Photo & Departure
Share personal tour insights, take commemorative group photos. Summarize tour gains, assemble teams and board the coach for return.
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