Welcome to WKU: Move-in Day Marks New Beginnings
Ouhai, Wenzhou: August 15 marked the Move-In Day for Wenzhou-Kean University’s Class of 2030. This year, WKU welcomed more than 1,400 undergraduate freshmen from 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across China, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Over 70 international students from countries including the United States, Italy, France, Russia, and Kazakhstan also arrived on campus, beginning their university journey.
Registration began at 8 a.m., with student and staff volunteers lining the walkways to assist with luggage, answer questions, and help every new student feel at home from day one.
In the afternoon, Chancellor Li Xiaonian visited the registration site to welcome the freshmen, encouraging them to make the most of WKU’s diverse and inclusive community, think independently, and pursue meaningful academic exploration.
Chancellor Li greets freshmen from home and abroad.
Students from near and far arrived at WKU with their own aspirations and passions. Among them were twin brothers You Haoxiang and You Haozhe from Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, who both enrolled in the Finance program. They plan to improve their English, get involved in student organizations, and support each other throughout their four years at WKU.
Twin brothers You Haoxiang and You Haozhe begin their college journey together in the same major.
For many freshmen, the journey to WKU was also a step toward independence. Liu Bijia from Chongqing arrived alone with two suitcases and two packages, choosing to begin university independently. “I want to explore my interests and find my own path at WKU,” she said.
Liu Bijia from Chongqing settles into her new room, ready to embrace an independent life in college.
Lin Jiangzhihan from Deyang, Sichuan Province, brought a special piece of luggage: the pipa she has played for years. She hopes to excel academically while pursuing her passion for traditional Chinese music on campus.
In her dorm, freshman Lin Jiangzhihan plays her beloved pipa.
This year also saw a record number of international freshmen. Indian student Drona Talwar, visiting China for the first time, hopes to learn Chinese and make friends from around the world. Russian student Anastasiia Elovskaia, a practicing labor-law attorney in Moscow, hopes to broaden her professional horizons and pursue an international legal career.
After a 12-hour journey, Drona Talwar arrives at his new home away from home.
Anastasiia Elovskaia poses with her mother to commemorate the big day.
Shine-Yertunts from Mongolia and his high school friend Adele arrived at WKU together, studying Management and Environmental Science, respectively. Fluent in Chinese, Shine is visiting China for the fifth time, while Adele has long dreamed of studying abroad. Both look forward to growing in WKU’s international community and exploring more of China.
(Left) Adele and (middle) Shine, high school companions now together in college, take a photo in front of the Residence Hall.
Orientation began the next day, followed by a Pre-University Intensive English Program the following week. The students were ready to learn, discover, and grow, with a shared goal of making the most of their university experience.
