On January 7, 2022, the New Year Tea Party for Theoretical Economics was successfully held in the conference room on the second floor of Shenzhen University (Yuehai Campus) Library North. The tea party was attended by Prof. Tao Yitao, Director of the China Center for Special Economic Zone Research (CCSEZR), Prof. Yuan Yiming, Deputy Director of CCSEZR, Prof. Li Fan, Deputy Director of CCSEZR, Prof. Gao Xingmin, Assistant Professor Hou Jia, head teacher for the master class, Assistant Professor Miao Lu, head teacher for the doctoral class, Ms. Liu Haolan, Secretary for the graduate work, Counselor Xiong Sicheng, and graduate and doctoral students in Theoretical Economics.
As a representative of doctoral students, Wang Yuren, a doctoral student admitted in the 2020 Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Doctoral Admission Program, reviewed her experience of studying and living in SZU in the past year, including participation in academic lectures, application for research subjects and effective use of academic resources in SZU. Her most profound feeling was that chasing the dream for scientific research was a painful but happy journey, which required walking with teachers and companionship with students.
Prof. Hou Jia shared her experience of studying in Germany. In particular, she pointed out the importance of expressing negative emotions while studying. She stated that it was necessary for students to seek out interest and fun in learning and get mentally prepared to relieve the pressure of learning in scientific research.
In her speech, Prof. Miao Lu also emphasized the importance of work and rest as well as time planning. She shared her experience in balancing the intense theoretical studies with the interest in foreign languages during her doctoral studies. The students learned from her speech that they could not only successfully complete their studies during the school years, but also enjoy the rewards from their interests and hobbies.
Counselor Xiong Sicheng clearly and concisely introduced the safety responsibilities and obligations of counselors. In addition, he suggested students to contact him immediately when they encountered any troublesome frustration and difficulty in study, life and work, and he would try his best to help the students spend a good time at school. He also used his own bodybuilding story to encourage students to set goals, persevere towards them, and keep climbing academic peaks.
Ms. Liu Haolan talked about the most touching part in the teaching and administration of students, i.e., the acknowledgments in the graduation thesis. She sighed about how quickly time flies and sent er wishes to the students to cherish their life in school. She summarized her working method of “Where there is light, there is heat” and shared it with all the students.
In the summarization talk with the students, Prof. Tao reviewed the development of the doctoral program in Theoretical Economics of CCSEZR and the disciplinary development history of the previous generation of teachers. She emphasized that CCSEZR would continue to create a good academic atmosphere for the students and try its best to support their study and scientific research to make sure they feel a sense of belonging and warmth in SZU. She proposed that the academic support team should make good use of the CCSEZR's quality resources and organize more academic salons, alumni referrals and other activities on the premise of ensuring the safety of students.
In the course of the tea party, the teachers of the CCSEZR had a cordial talk and communication with the graduate and doctoral students and answered their questions. They wished the students good luck in their studies and a happy new year holiday.
