On October 29, 2024, the College of International Education of Shanghai Business School successfully held its first International Cultural Exchange Event. The event set up 12 foreign cultural exhibition booths, attracting over 800 Chinese and foreign students to participate. Through a series of cultural exhibitions and interactive activities, it enabled the students to understand and experience cultures from around the world, and promoted the exchange and integration of diverse cultures. The activities can be divided into cultural performances and cultural entertainment corridor, with rich and diverse content as well as novel and unique forms.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the College of International Education hosted a career planning, case sharing, and experience exchange session for international students at SBS. Career education plays a crucial role in the professional development of international students, providing insights into the supply and demand dynamics of China’s job market. The session aimed to assist international students in formulating scientific and rational career plans, ultimately facilitating their attainment of high-quality employment opportunities.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the College of International Education hosted a Chinese Salon for international students, centering around the cultural significance of Chinese characters. This event delved into the origins and historical evolution of Chinese characters, which stand as a vital conduit of Chinese civilization and the only ancient writing system still in use today. These characters are crucial markers of humanity’s transition into the age of civilization, enabling people from different nations to comprehend diverse histories and cultures, thereby serving as a foundation for cultural heritage across civilizations.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the College of International Education organized a table tennis event for international students. This activity aimed to introduce them to the sport of table tennis and its rules, fostering friendships through the game, improving their physical fitness, and enhancing team cohesion among the participants.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the College of International Education organized a Chinese Salon for international students. The Salon was themed on introducing the eight major Chinese cuisines, which are the essence of Chinese food culture and are closely related to the daily life of Chinese people. The introduction of Chinese food culture offers international students a diverse perspective on Chinese traditions, fostering a deeper understanding of its rich heritage.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, the College of International Education hosted a cultural exchange, inviting students from around the world to immerse themselves in the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese Hanfu attire. By exploring various styles of Hanfu and delving into its cultural significance, the event aimed to deepen international students’ appreciation for classical aesthetics while also introducing them to the concept of “New Chinese Style”.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, the College of International Education held a Chinese salon, welcoming students from across the globe to explore the rich heritage of China’s Five Sacred Mountains. The event served as a conduit for acquainting international students with the revered peaks such as Mount Tai, Mount Hua and Mount Heng, enhancing their understanding of Chinese culture and refining their language skills.

On March 12, 2024, the College of International Education invited the First Detachment of Fengxian Traffic Police Division to hold a safety lecture on “Promoting Traffic Safety & Civilized Travel” for international students in Lecture Hall 130 of Fengpu Campus. This activity aims to enhance the traffic safety awareness of international students and create a safer and more civilized campus travel environment. Wang Yuqin (instructor of the First Detachment of Fengxian Traffic Police Division), Mao Yimin (deputy chief of the First Detachment of Fengxian Traffic Police Division), other police officers and relevant teachers from International Students Office attended this lecture hosted by Vice Dean Dai Ying.

On March 11, 2024, the College of International Education of Shanghai Business School successfully held the campus preliminary competition of the 4th “Stories of China Retold in English” Challenge for International Students. The competition aims to improve international students’ linguistic performance, stimulate their learning enthusiasm, spread the excellent Chinese culture through telling Chinese stories, promote the innovation of talent cultivation mode, and improve the quality of international student education.

On Tuesday afternoon, December 19th, 2023, the International Education College held a Chinese salon event with the theme of introducing traditional Chinese culture to international students from all over the world. The purpose of the event was to enhance the understanding and awareness of Chinese civilization among international students, as well as share the stories of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

On December 19, 2023, the College of International Education organized a symposium for international students in 2023 fall semester in Classroom 113 of Building No.1. It aimed to build a platform for communication and exchange to address the problems and difficulties encountered by international students in their studies and daily lives. The symposium was attended by Dai Ying, the Executive Vice Dean of the College of International Education, along with staff members from the International Student Office. Additionally, 33 representatives of international students from different grades, majors, and colleges actively took part in the event.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 12, 2023, the College of International Education hosted a delightful frisbee game for international students from various countries. The game not only introduced them to new and thrilling frisbee techniques but also fostered exercise habits and enhanced their overall physical fitness.