From September 2 to 4, International College(IC), Xiamen University(XMU) welcomed its Class of 2026 with a carefully organized orientation series designed to help new students adapt to college life, strengthen their values, and plan their academic journey. Covering seven thematic modules—Warm Community, Safe Campus, Civilized Campus, Sailing the Sea of Learning, Winning the Future, Glorious XMU, and Red Pioneers—the series provided all-round support as students embarked on their Xiamen University journey.

Together We Begin a New Journey

On the morning of September 2, a lively "Warm Community" team-building activity quickly broke the ice among freshmen, bringing them closer together in laughter and fostering a sense of collective spirit. In the afternoon, the college invited a local police officer and the college's legal counselor to give a lecture on "Safe Campus: Laws, Regulations and Safety Education." Through real cases, they analyzed the importance of preventing telecom fraud and ensuring traffic safety, helping to safeguard students' campus life. Afterwards, Jiang Zhenxing，the class counselor gave a detailed briefing on university rules and student codes of conduct, guiding students to develop a sense of discipline and to act with respect and restraint.

Sailing the Sea of Learning, Broadening Horizons

On September 3, the orientation series moved into its "Sailing the Sea of Learning" module. In the morning, Zhou Changle, Professor from School of Informatics, XMU delivered a lecture titled "How to Read Well in the Intelligent Era," offering freshmen valuable guidance on reshaping their approach to reading and cultivating lifelong learning habits. In the afternoon, a librarian from the campus library gave a systematic introduction to Xiamen University Library's collections and various lecture information platforms, encouraging students to make good use of academic resources and broaden their intellectual horizons.

Honoring XMU, Serving the Nation

On the morning of September 4, Ma Xianghua, Deputy Party Secretary of the college, gave a lecture titled "Patriotism, Honoring XMU, Self-Improvement and Excellence: The Spiritual Legacy of International College Students." She traced the story from founder Tan Kah Kee's vision of education for national salvation, through XMU's century-long cultural heritage and the college's two decades of internationalized education, to outstanding alumni role models. She encouraged freshmen to deepen their patriotism, strengthen their abilities, pursue excellence, and shoulder the mission of honoring XMU, fulfilling their aspirations to serve the nation while engaging with the world. Afterwards, Zou Wenjing, Secretary of the College Youth League Committee, introduced the college's Party and Youth League organization building and its diverse student activities, encouraging students to actively move closer to the Party. She also detailed the structure and flagship programs of the Student Development Center, inviting freshmen to grow and develop through its practical platform.

At noon, program teachers and teaching secretaries introduced the college's study-abroad programs and academic regulations, helping freshmen clarify their academic paths and overseas study plans. Each major then held separate faculty-student meetings, where face-to-face exchanges and Q&A deepened students' understanding of their specialization, curriculum, and career prospects. In the afternoon, the college organized freshmen to watch an online lecture by Professor Zhu Shuiyong from Department of Chinese, XMU, titled "The Historical Spirit and Cultural Character of Xiamen University." Through Professor Zhu's accessible interpretation of XMU's history, students gained a profound sense of the university's century-long spiritual and cultural heritage, further inspiring their pride and sense of mission as XMU students.

The orientation series offered a rich and well-rounded introduction to university life, covering ideological guidance, XMU history, academic planning, and practical development. May the Class of 2026 carry forward the university motto "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection," embark on their academic journey with vigor, and write their own brilliant chapter of youth!