Xiong Haoran

After four years of study in WKU’s Sino-Foreign education system, I made the decision to continue my education by pursuing a master’s degree in education management at this university. My choice to stay at WKU was driven by a deep emotional connection and trust I have for this institution, as well as my strong belief in the future of the education administration in China. This decision is not only rooted in my profound identification with the university but also in the passion and sense of purpose I found within this field.

Initially, as a student from a non-education background, I felt nervous and apprehensive about the content of the education administration program. However, these concerns were quickly dispelled through the careful guidance of our professors and their in-depth transmission of professional knowledge. During my studies with Professor Gao and Midya, I gradually discovered the deep connection between the education management field and my undergraduate studies. Their guidance boosted my confidence, allowing me to continue moving forward on this new phase of my educational journey.

In this unique learning environment, I must acknowledge that WKU has provided us with a distinctive academic and research atmosphere, offering us a broad international perspective and a platform for free learning. This perspective is not only evident in the foreign literature available in the library and the English-language instruction by our foreign professors but also in the opportunity we have to blend Eastern and Western educational concepts and unite theory with practice. In our independent group research, we consider educational management issues in the context of China, and in our practical learning, we are able to apply the theoretical knowledge we’ve gained by conducting field study at schools in Wenzhou. These opportunities are exclusive to the Sino-Foreign cooperative education system and are truly unique to WKU. They have greatly enriched my educational experience and left a lasting impression.

My journey of studying education management has been filled with challenges, but it has also been a period of immense personal growth and inspiration. I firmly believe that the education administration program at WKU will equip me with valuable knowledge and skills, enabling me to contribute to the field of education in my future career. This is a passionate and mission-driven learning journey, and I look forward to continuing to advance within it, striving for personal achievement.