The welcome reception for the 16th delegation from National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Wakayama College was held on the afternoon of March 18 at Room 230 in the Administrative Building of Lin-gang Campus. Representatives from Office of International Cooperation and Exchange (OICE), School of Foreign Languages, and student volunteers extended warm welcomes to Professor Kazuya Okamoto, the delegation head, Teaching Assistant Grady Clare and their fellow members.
The delegation comprising 15 Wakayama College students and teachers arrived in Shanghai on March 17. Over the 10-day exchange, they will immerse themselves in various aspects of traditional Chinese culture, including Hanfu costumes, table tennis, and dragon dance. They will engage in a series of cultural and sports activities, fostering friendships with Chinese students. Additionally, they are scheduled to visit SDJU laboratories, local enterprises, and travel in Shanghai and surrounding cities to experience local cultural charm.
During the reception, those SDJU students participated in the 2023 winter teaching program to Japan shared their exchange experiences first. Then, the Japanese delegation members introduced themselves. Prof. Kazuya Okamoto and Assistant Grady Clare expressed their gratitude for the exchange program, and expressed anticipation for long-term cooperation in the future.
Sun Lijiang, OICE Director, warmly welcomed the delegation. She looked back on the history of cooperation and exchange between the two institutions and expressed her hope for a long-lasting friendship. At the same time, she wished the Japanese delegation enjoy its visit in China, where they could experience China’s rich history, culture and custom.
Since 1999, SDJU and Wakayama College have established a close and friendly relationship. With the joint efforts of students and faculty, the cooperation and exchange between the two institutions have lasted for 25 years, encompassing Chinese language teaching student exchange programs, as well as online forums. Looking ahead, we hope that both sides can further promote cultural exchange and foster everlasting friendship.
National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Wakayama College, established in 1964 as a national polytechnic school, is dedicated to the cultivation of excellent engineers with a rich educational and professional engineering background. Currently, Wakayama College comprises four departments: Intelligent Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Civil Engineering, with an enrollment of 800 students.
