The graduation season of Tongji University is filled with a sense of ceremony, as well as a graduation camping party where I ate Southern Airlines crayfish in Tongji
The summer campus rings the bell of farewell, and the footsteps of graduation are getting closer and closer.
Not long ago, Tongji University built large-scale camping facilities on the outdoor grasslands of the Siping Road and Jiading campuses, inviting graduate supervisors, graduates, and classmates to gather under the canopy, in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, to reminisce about the friendship between teachers and students, and talk about their life ideals.
This is the first time many teams have experienced camping together, and the mentor and classmates were so excited that they started preparing materials several days in advance. The night slowly descended on the lush green lawn. Under each canopy, more than 10 teachers and students sit together and chat comfortably. Memories of the compact and fulfilling graduate life, gratitude for all the encounters in Tongji, and boundless imagination for the future. On behalf of the school, Vice Secretary of the Party Committee Wu Guangming and Vice President Gu Xianglin presented peaches, plums, and flowers to the mentors who have devoted themselves to teaching, and sent farewell messages to the graduates who are about to embark on a new journey.
Sitting side by side with his mentor, chatting about daily life, Chen Sihan's thoughts suddenly pulled him back to the first time he attended a school gathering when he had just enrolled. As a master's graduate of the School of Humanities in 2023, she vividly remembers that at that time, more than ten people were sitting together happily, and her mentor, Professor Xie Xuefang, was concerned about their learning and daily life. She deeply felt the warmth of her teachers. In the later days of Tongji, there were still many warm moments, but it was rare to have such a relaxed environment to chat with teachers. "I feel like we are getting closer," he said
"Happy birthday!" A cheer came from the sky of the continental margin sedimentology team. On that day, it happened to be the birthday of Associate Professor Simon Hohl at the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences. Simon didn't know that the students were prepared with surprises. "It's really happy to celebrate birthdays with the students on such a special occasion." He gave them his best wishes and cherished this gift forever in his heart.
It was getting dark and the atmosphere was getting warmer and warmer. A center stage was built on the lawn, with DJs on site, equipped with sound and microphones. Teachers and students have performed on stage, singing, dancing, martial arts, guzheng, guitar ...... very lively. The audience waved glow sticks and light signs, turned on the flash of their mobile phones and danced to the beat. "I wish you all the courage to get through this hurdle and graduate smoothly!" "No matter what happens in the future, we must stick to our first heart." "I hope you are happy! Do what you want to do, but also for the community to contribute a due strength." One song after another, many mentors came to the stage and said with a smile that they had performed for the first time in their lives, as well as a team chorus to send sincere wishes to all graduates.
"Thank you to Tongji for hosting this unparalleled graduation party for us!" "Teachers have worked hard!" "I love you, Tongji, we won't say goodbye!" On this special summer night, graduates express their deep love to Tongji and will embark on the next journey with the love and courage given by their alma mater.
The constant concern of my alma mater for every drink and meal of my classmates. Tongji University has launched an activity called "I Make a Meal for Graduates", inviting sister universities such as Zhejiang University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Shandong University, Southwest University for Nationalities, and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics to set up university windows in multiple cafeterias in Tongji, sharing their beloved dishes with Tongji teachers and students.
Dongpo Braised Pork from Zhejiang University, Steamed Pork with Rice Flour from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiaosuan Fish from Shandong University, and Steamed Chicken with Ginger Juice from Southwest University for Nationalities... Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics also brought six kinds of crayfish with new taste to Tongji food stall. In addition, Tongji University has also carefully prepared five graduation packages for all graduates, including "Pengcheng Wanli" and "Rising like the Sun". The school also invites each graduate to eat "Bright Future" graduation noodles for free, a special farewell on the tongue, and retains the precious Tongji flavor.
