9月9日上午，国际学院2024年秋季学期语言生开班仪式暨开学第一课在莞城校区隆重举行。来自美国、俄罗斯、英国、瑞士、墨西哥、巴西、越南、日本、韩国等24个国家的45名海外留学生，怀揣着对中华语言文化的期待与热爱，在秋风醉人的时节，正式开启了美好的莞工生涯。国际交流与合作部副部长李环、国际交流与合作部副部长兼国际学院副院长陈佰满、国际学院全体教职员工一同出席开班仪式，共同见证了这一重要时刻。

On the morning of September 9, the opening ceremony of the language students of the International College for the fall semester of 2024 and the first class of the semester were held at the Guancheng campus of DGUT. 45 overseas students from 24 countries including the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, Japan, and South Korea, with their expectations and love for Chinese language and culture, officially started their wonderful career at DGUT in the autumn season . Li Huan, Acting  Director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Department, Chen Baiman, Deputy Director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Department and Vice Dean of the International College, and all faculty and staff of the International College attended the opening ceremony and witnessed this important moment together.

本学期国际学院留学生在读人数、生源地等相较2024年春季学期再创新高，并创下了国际学院建院以来的历史之最，这标志着国际学院的留学生教育水平迈上了新台阶，同时也为学院未来的工作提出了更高的要求。

This semester, the number of international students enrolled in the International College and their places of origin have reached new highs compared to the spring semester of 2024, and have set a new record since the establishment of the International College. This indicates that the level of international student education in the International College has reached a new level, and it also puts forward higher requirements for the future work of the college.

一、致欢迎辞

陈佰满致欢迎词，对全体来华留学生表示热烈的欢迎和诚挚的问候，并向留学生介绍了学校的办学历史，勉励同学们不断夯实中文技能，充分体验东莞文化与岭南风情，感悟中华文化的博大精深。同学们凝神聆听，眼神中充满了好奇与期待。

Chen Baiman delivered a welcome speech, expressing warm welcome and sincere greetings to all international students in China, and introduced the university's history to the international students, encouraging them to constantly improve their Chinese skills, fully experience Dongguan culture and Lingnan customs, and appreciate the profoundness of Chinese culture. The students listened attentively, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

二、佩戴校徽

校徽不仅象征着莞工人的身份认同，更承载着学校对每一个学子的期望与祝福。留学生代表面带笑容，郑重地从李环部长手中接过代表东莞理工学院大学文化与精神的校徽，并小心翼翼地佩戴在胸前。

The school emblem not only symbolizes the identity of DGUTers, but also carries the school's expectations and blessings for every student.  The international student representative, with a smile on his face, solemnly took the school emblem representing the culture and spirit of Dongguan Institute of Technology from Acting Director Li Huan and carefully wore it on his chest.

三、教师代表发言

孙莉明老师作为教师代表，她鼓励留学生一定要珍惜在国际学院的学习时光，充分利用自己的时间，合理规划，勇于挑战，不断提升自己的中文水平和跨文化交际能力。孙老师的发言充满了殷切期望和美好祝愿，在场的同学们深受鼓舞。

As a teacher representative, Ms. Sun Liming encouraged international students to cherish their study time in the International College, make full use of their time, plan rationally, take on challenges, and constantly improve their Chinese proficiency and cross-cultural communication skills. Ms. Sun's speech was full of earnest expectations and good wishes, and the students present were deeply encouraged.

四、破冰之旅

来华留学生们来自不同的国家和地区，带着各自的文化背景和语言特色，在热情介绍自己的同时纷纷感谢学校提供的学习和交流的平台，美国学生HADDEN KENNETH DAVID激动地表示：“我喜欢中国！”哥伦比亚学生OSPINA VALENCIA LUNA MARIANA用中文热情地说道：“欢迎同学们！"留学生们热情洋溢的自我介绍感染了在座的每一位老师和同学，会场内洋溢着欢乐的氛围。

The international students in China come from different countries and regions, with their own cultural backgrounds and language characteristics. While introducing themselves enthusiastically, they all thanked the school for providing a platform for learning and communication. American student HADDEN KENNETH DAVID excitedly said, "I love China!" Colombian student OSPINA VALENCIA LUNA MARIANA said enthusiastically in Chinese, "Welcome, students!" The enthusiastic self-introductions of the international students infected every teacher and student present, and the venue was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

五、安全教育

安全教育作为开学第一课，陈海丹老师详细介绍了校园安全规定和注意事项，提醒大家注意个人安全和遵守校规校纪。这一环节让学生们更加了解学院的安全保障措施，也增强了安全意识和自我保护能力。

As the first lesson of the new semester, teacher Chen Hai Dan introduced the campus safety regulations and precautions in detail, reminding everyone to pay attention to personal safety and abide by school rules and regulations. This session allowed students to better understand the college's safety measures and enhance their safety awareness and self-protection ability.

六、初识校园

在老师们的指引和带领下，留学生们漫步在绿树成荫的小道上，欣赏着学校的各项设施和文化氛围，参观了图书馆、人才之星等地，这次参观使留学生们对学习、生活环境有了初步的认识，为未来的学习和生活做好充分准备。

Under the guidance and leadership of the teachers, the international students strolled along the tree-lined paths, admired the school's facilities and cultural atmosphere, and visited the library, Talent Star and other places. This visit gave the international students a preliminary understanding of the learning and living environment, and made them fully prepared for their future study and life.

新学期，国际学院将不断提升国际化教育实力、拓展与创新国际文化活动，继续做好留学生感知中华语言文化的窗口，努力讲述更多、更精彩的中国故事，全力培养留学生成为“知华、爱华、友华”的中华文化使者。

In the new semester, the International College will continue to enhance its international education strength, expand and innovate international cultural activities, continue to serve as a window for international students to perceive Chinese language and culture, strive to tell more and more exciting Chinese stories, and fully train international students to become Chinese cultural ambassadors who "know China, love China, and are friendly to China."

（图片：学生媒体中心；文字：李清燕、王大壮；一审：唐婉清；二审：杨丹宇；三审：陈佰满）