On the morning of September 12, the Department of Business English from the School of English Language and Culture hosted a professional orientation entitled “English Meets Business, Future Takes Flight” in Classroom 2407 on the West Campus. This aimed to help new students majoring in Business English to get a comprehensive understanding of the major that they will study, to establish clear learning objectives, and formulate reasonable plans for their future. The orientation featured presentations and discussions with department leadership, faculty members, distinguished alumni, and current student representatives, fostering meaningful communication about the prospects and opportunities of Business English.
The orientation began with a warm welcome dance performed by a senior. Then the department chairman Zhang Guojian delivered a comprehensive exposition of the talent development objectives and educational model of the Business English. He elaborated on key dimensions including the major developing, curriculum structure, instructional resources, and career outlook. He underscored “ the integration of English language and Business,” which serves as a strategic framework to guide freshmen in planning their academic study for the next four years.
Afterwards, two distinguished alumni shared different choices after their graduation. Fang Xuqing, now working in Shanxi LSNM Tech Co., Ltd., shared practical insights from her academic training in Business English and how it applies to her professional role in her work. While Lu Songkun, now pursuing graduate studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, reflected on her academic journey and offered advice on preparing for advanced education. Both of them emphasized the importance of building a strong language foundation and cultivating business mind, which made a lasting impression on the new students.
Next, outstanding student representatives, Liu Renwei, a senior in Business English, and He Linxiu, a student president of the Business English Association (BEA), they offered practical advice to the freshmen on career planning, participation in student clubs and various competitions. They further conveyed the learning philosophy of “the integration of English language and business.”
The subsequent interactive Q&A session was meaningful, with freshmen actively asking questions and engaging in sincere exchanges with faculty and students. This further strengthened the sense of belonging and students’ identity. Meanwhile, they clarified their development path for the next four years.
With English as their bridge and business as their wings, integration becomes the pathway to their dreams. May the Class of 2026 embrace this party, engaging thoughtfully in their studies, thinking critically, and practicing with courage—ready to forge their own bright futures in the promising world of Business English.
Repoter:Wu Chengcheng
