On the afternoon of March 12, at the beginning of the new semester, the International College organized its regular care and support meeting for international students. In light of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Colleåge particularly invited seven students from Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Egypt, to participate in the discussion.

      3月12日下午，新学期伊始，国际学院组织了例行留学生关怀座谈会。鉴于中东紧张局势，学院重点邀请了来自伊拉克、伊朗和阿富汗的中东国家留学生以及埃及留学生共7人参加座谈。

At the meeting, Vice Dean Chen Feng first briefly introduced China’s diplomatic efforts toward promoting peace in the Middle East during the recent “Two Sessions.” He then outlined the support services provided by the College, including psychological counseling and assistance for students facing difficulties. Following this introduction, the students shared their feelings as well as their recent experiences in study and daily life. During the discussion, faculty members and other participants frequently responded with encouragement and supportive feedback. The one-hour open and sincere exchange effectively helped relieve stress and anxiety that international students may experience under special circumstances, enhanced their sense of security, and strengthened their sense of belonging to the College. The meeting also contributed to fostering a safe and welcoming campus environment.

      座谈会上，陈锋副院长首先将两会期间中国对于中东地区和平做出的外交努力向留学生们进行了简单的转述，然后介绍了学院在心理辅导和困难帮扶等方面提供的服务，随后，学生们依次发言，分享自己的感受和近期的学习进展与生活状况。每个人的发言，会不时得到学院老师和其他座谈人员的反馈和鼓励。一个小时坦诚的交流，不仅有效缓解留学生在一些特殊情况下产生的压力和焦虑，提升学生的安全感，还有效增进了学生对学院的归属感，有利于营造安全、温暖的校园环境。

The care and support meeting is a regular initiative in the International College’s student services program, and more students are encouraged to participate in future sessions.

关怀座谈会是国际学院学生管理的例行举措，期待更多学生参加该活动。