A Letter to International Students from SUST

Author: CHENG Xiao, HOU Yumo

Release: ZHANG Sufeng

Dear International Students from SUST,

Wish you all well.

The outbreak of COVID-19 in the early 2020 was unexpected to all of the people. Each of us, including international students who stay in China during the epidemic, has worked hard and united as one to fight against the virus. Thanks to the arduous efforts of everyone, the epidemic prevention and control work in Mainland China has achieved positive results.

However, we should still take this situation seriously. At present, the epidemic is spreading rapidly across the world, and the focus of COVID-19 prevention and control has changed to "Prevent External Input Cases". At this crucial moment to fight against the virus, we always remember the international students from all over the world, clenching their fists, and saying in Chinese, "Stay strong China! Stay strong Wuhan!" in multiple medias. At this moment, we deeply understand the meaning of "Community with Shared Future for Mankind”mentioned by President XI Jinping.

Based on the previous efforts, the university has now made a fruitful achievement in epidemic prevention. And all works are going back to the normal track. Accordingly, College of International Education from SUST actively responds to the requirements of “no suspension of classes and study” of the Ministry of Education, conducts studying and scientific research activities during the epidemic, continually holds the “non-contact reading corner” activities; and persists and improves the online teaching system, morning sign-in system, and environmental health prevention and control systems, etc. These efforts are made to ensure the safety of teachers and students, at the same time to guarantee the order and effectiveness of online teaching activities.

Students, spring is approaching these days. The beautiful campus of SUST is full of vitality, and we are preparing for reopening the campus. Phased victory is hard to come by and requires us to continue to work hard to maintain the positive results. At this point, we once again remind all international students in China to take necessary precautions and minimize travel and gathering activities. Meanwhile, please maintain a healthy lifestyle, wash your hands frequently, eat rational diet, and keep exercise. Students who are still overseas, please strictly follow the recommendations of WHO and local governments to strengthen protection and reduce circulation; follow the teaching arrangements of the College of International Education of SUST to pursue online study. Please stay assured to wait for the school back notice.

Spring is almost here and the haze of the epidemic will finally dissipate. Shaanxi University of Science and Technology will always care about the health and safety of all international students overseas. And the College of International Education will also be there, along with you to overcome the difficulties together.

College of International Education

SUST

31/03/2020