2+2 International Training and Study Abroad Seminar

On the morning of September 6, 2009, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities held a consultation workshop on the 2+2 international joint training program. Many students and parents participated in learning and exchanging information at this workshop.

At the workshop, delegates were provided with detailed information on the activities of the two universities and the basic contents of the 2+2 joint training program. Other preferential conditions for international students and especially the study abroad loan program of Dong A Bank for students participating in this training program were also specifically introduced.

Guangxi University was founded in 1928. By 1949, the school had developed into a comprehensive university with great influence in the country with 5 training fields: Social Sciences, Law, Natural Sciences, Technology and Agriculture, structured into 22 faculties and 4 specialized departments. Currently, there are 328 international students studying at Guangxi University.

On the side of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the joint training program with Guangxi University is an active activity to implement the policy of diversifying training types, meeting the social needs of learners as well as improving training quality through international training cooperation. This joint project aims to train and provide human resources who are Vietnamese with university degrees and Chinese language proficiency in the fields of public administration, tourism management, language and culture, which are of great interest in both Vietnam and China, creating opportunities for Vietnamese students to study in an international training environment.

In response to many concerns of delegates about the major and training program, MSc. Dinh Viet Hai (Deputy Head of Training Department) said that with the similarities in political system, culture as well as the general level of development between the two countries, students after graduation will have many advantages when approaching practical work in both Vietnam and China. In addition, in the first 2 years of studying at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the University will encourage students to go to Guangxi University to study Chinese during the summer to have the opportunity to improve their language proficiency and get acquainted with the learning environment. During the study period, the University will periodically assess the Chinese proficiency of students and commit to applying many measures to actively support students in learning Chinese. Lecturers from Guangxi University will also come to Vietnam to participate in teaching specialized knowledge to students.

On the other hand, MSc. Dinh Viet Hai also emphasized that the learning environment at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities is very favorable for students to learn and develop Chinese language skills before officially studying in China. With the position of a leading, prestigious and long-standing university in social sciences and humanities, each year there are about 400 Chinese international students studying, and the Chinese Studies department has 10 years of training experience, students of the 2+2 program are given the best conditions to study, communicate in Chinese language and learn about Chinese culture.

At the workshop, school leaders, teachers, and experts in the field of studying abroad answered questions from many delegates about issues related to: accommodation and living conditions in Guangxi, the ability to study two majors in parallel in the 2+2 program, the ability to transfer and continue studying at a higher level as well as job opportunities after graduation...