Location: Nanjing
Suitable time: 1 Day
Southeast University (SEU), located in Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties, is a prestigious university with an outstanding reputation both at home and abroad. As a National Key University administered directly by the Ministry of Education of China and jointly supported by the Ministry of Education and the People's Government of Jiangsu Province, SEU is also designated as a key university under China's national "Project 985" and "Project 211". In 2017, SEU was selected as a Class A university for the Construction of World-class Universities in China. Twelve disciplines have been selected for China's national "Double First Class" construction list, placing SEU 8th among universities nationwide. Southeast University (SEU) boasts a long history and profound cultural heritage. Tracing its origins to Sanjiang Normal College founded in 1902, the university later evolved through historic phases including Liangjiang Normal College, Nanjing Higher Normal School, National Southeast University, and National Central University. At present, SEU has 38 schools, which offer 85 bachelor's degree programs, 53 Master's degree programs, and 44 doctoral degree programs. SEU has a total enrollment of 41,756 full-time students, including 17,049 undergraduates and 24,707 graduate students. Of the graduate student population, 2,165 are international students, among whom 1,767 are degree-seeking students. Right now, SEU operates three campuses, respectively, Sipailou Campus, Jiulonghu Campus and Dingjiaqiao Campus, covering an area of 3.93 km² in total, of which, Jiulonghu Campus covers an area of 2.50 km² with the total building area of 0.9804 km². The university's library covers an area of 66,900m² , comprising 4.8 million volumes of books of all sorts. In addition, the university has also set up Wuxi Branch and Suzhou Campus.
Step1: Arrive at Southeast University Sipailou Campus
Arrive by coach. Participants assemble, receive discipline education and study‑tour task assignment to kick‑off the architecture‑themed exploration.
Step2: Landmark Sightseeing & Photo Check‑in
Visit core campus landmarks: SEU Centennial Ding, Grand Auditorium and Six‑Dynasties Pine. Appreciate the charm of century‑old historical buildings and learn stories behind the former National Central University site.
Step3: Learn the History of Former National Central University
Understand the glorious history, important events and historical status of National Central University in Chinese higher‑education history, and trace the evolutionary origin of Southeast University.
Step4: Selective Venue Visit (Choose One)
Pick one venue for guided tour: SEU University History Museum / Chien‑Shiung Wu Memorial Hall / Sipailou Architecture Hall. Learn about university development history, physicist Chien‑Shiung Wu's life stories or architecture‑discipline heritage.
Step5: Exchange with SEU International Students
Have face‑to‑face communication with overseas students on campus. Practice oral foreign‑language skills and build cross‑cultural communication confidence.
Step6: Campus Lunch & Noon Break
Enjoy authentic student meals at campus canteen, experience daily campus dining life and take a rest.
Step7: Sharing Session with Outstanding SEU Undergraduates
Listen to volunteer student sharing about real university‑life experience, effective learning methods and personal goal‑setting for study inspiration.
Step8: Architecture Lecture & Tenon‑and‑Mortise Beam‑Bridge Hand‑making Workshop
Attend professional architecture popular‑science lecture. Learn structural mechanics principles of beam bridges and mortise‑and‑tenon joints. Assemble the balsa‑wood beam‑bridge model by hands, test its bearing capacity and deepen understanding of structural force principles.
Step9: Bachelor Gown Experience & Group Shooting
Put on formal bachelor academic gowns. Learn the cultural meaning of academic costumes, cultivate academic sense of honor and take large‑group commemorative photos at classic campus spots.
Step10: Tour Summary & Departure
Review the whole‑day study gains, share personal insights. Assemble teams and board the coach for return.
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