As a part of orientation for new staff in 2016, Ms. MA, Xun, director of international exchange and cooperation office made an introduction to new staff about programs of international exchange and studying abroad.

First, Ms. Ma gave a brief introduction of programs further studying abroad, applying qualifications and procedures. She said that teachers’ vision plays a vital role in the depth of students’ knowledge and future development of a university, which requires that young teachers size the chance to broaden their own international vision. She said there were three kinds of programs for young teachers to further study abroad, one funded by China Scholarship Council, one funded by Hubei Provincial Educational Department and one funded by HUAT, which offer young teachers with very good opportunity to broaden their international visions and improve themselves academically. But how to take the chance needs personal effort and hard work. She encourage the young teachers to set a goal to improve themselves from the moment they become a teacher. Opportunity favors those who prepare themselves well. She also remind them the importance of foreign language, especially English. A good command of foreign language can ensure smooth reading foreign documents and communication.