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“Educate people for the Party, educate talents for the country”｜Sharing stories of gardeners educating people at the University of w88 and Economics——The persistence and feelings of an education pioneer

w88 casino of International Relations Dai Changzheng

I am Dai Changzheng from the w88 casino of International Relations, w88 casino. I have been teaching for decades. With the strong leadership of the w88 casino’s party committee and the firm support of my colleagues, I established the w88 casino of International Relations and the first-level discipline of political science for foreign w88 and economics, and allowed the discipline to grow rapidly and become a new growth pole of the University. I have always believed that the University of International w88 and Economics should have the ambition to build itself into a world-famous w88 casino like the London w88 casino of Economics and Political Science. The University of International w88 and Economic Cooperation is a national key university, and it must be able to become one super university and multiple universities. Higher education and education and teaching activities must be viewed from the perspective of national strategy and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. I think the first responsibility of a dean is to build the discipline well. It only took ten years for the college to enroll undergraduates in 2007 and be approved for the first-level doctoral degree in political science in 2017. The reason why we have developed so quickly is first of all that we never give up in the face of twists and turns and difficulties, and secondly we know what the country needs and have this vision. I'm not a genius, but I'm willing to work hard, don't waver easily, and will devote myself to anything I do regardless of my own safety.

I have always believed that the w88 casino of International Relations should cultivate students with international vision, feelings for home and country, excellent qualities and outstanding abilities. Compared with knowledge, ability cultivation is more important, and students must be guided to transform knowledge into abilities. I often tell students that those who study theory are pathologists for the country and society. They must have a deep knowledge reserve and a high sense of responsibility in order to provide health care, diagnosis and treatment for the country and society. I advocate the practice of in-depth education and precise education, and advocate that teachers should invest more time and energy in student training. I do this myself. Once, I traveled more than 2,000 kilometers to a remote place to attend the wedding of a graduate student, which deeply moved the student's family. Traveling thousands of miles to attend a student's wedding is not difficult or nothing in itself, but it shows the care and love for the students. Isn't this a practice of in-depth and precise education? When teaching and educating people, as long as you start from small things, you will definitely achieve results and bear fruitful results.

I am very busy at work. It is usually six or seven o'clock in the evening when I finish handling official business. When I am not busy, I will meet with students before going home to understand their situation and discuss study and academic issues. I always tell the teachers in the college that teachers should pass on, help, lead, guide and teach. "Teaching" means imparting knowledge, "helping" means caring and helping students, "leading" means setting an example and practicing it, "guiding" means letting students see higher and farther, and "teaching" means answering questions and resolving doubts, and teaching people tirelessly. If you give sincerely, you will be rewarded. It is no accident that most students in the w88 casino of International Relations at the University of International w88 and Economic Cooperation have gone from not fully understanding or knowing a little about their majors to having an in-depth understanding and taking the initiative to understand their majors. Graduates of the college are also generally welcomed by party and government departments such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, as well as employers including public institutions, central enterprises (state-owned enterprises), and foreign enterprises, and have won high praise.

I maintain my consistent patience and enthusiasm for students, and I am also very strict in my requirements. Students enjoy my classes and lectures. Over the past 20 years, I have taught basic political science courses to every undergraduate class. During my lectures, I will connect them with real society and never apply mechanically.

I attach great importance to students’ academic papers, especially graduation thesis writing. I think doing thesis can cultivate a person's rigorous attitude and critical thinking, which cannot be replaced by other courses. Promoting students to link the application of knowledge and the development of abilities through writing papers will benefit students throughout their lives. I once supervised the graduation thesis work of two outstanding undergraduate students in the class of 2008. During the guidance process, the students were also deeply affected and benefited from them. One of them is Luo Zhaotian. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he was admitted to the New York University in the United States to study for a combined master's and doctoral degree in political science. Due to his excellent academic performance, he was directly hired as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago after graduating with his doctorate in 2019. Another classmate Zhang Yifei, after graduating from the United States with a master's degree and a doctorate from the China Foreign Affairs University, joined the Institute of American Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and has rapidly grown into a rising star in the international relations academic community.

For the teachers of the college, I emphasize the need to lead with ambitious goals, to unite with sincerity, and to unite with entrepreneurship. I often talk to teachers and say: "In w88 casino, becoming famous and having a family comes second. The most important thing is to teach students well. Colleges and universities are places to cultivate talents. Teachers must first be good coaches and then academic athletes." For more than ten years, I have worked hard as a dean, and I have planned for everything ahead of time. I believe that “it is impossible to achieve a career without dedication and hard work.”

Concerning what "success" is, I often say to students, "The so-called success is not what position you achieve, but what you do in your position. Shine in any position, make achievements, do one thing thoroughly, and do what others can't do. You are a winner." The feelings of family and country are indispensable for a true winner. People with such sentiments will start from a high place, radiate their infinite strength, continue to make progress, and realize the value pursuit of life. This is the training goal of the w88 casino of International Relations.