Alumni Growth Mentors" for the Class of 2025 Undergraduates
On the morning of October 19, the thematic sharing event "Face to Face with Alumni Growth Mentors — My College Life" and the appointment ceremony of "Alumni Growth Mentors" for the Class of 2025 undergraduates were held in Room 312 of the Economics and Management Building. Wu Sen, Secretary of the School Party Committee; Liu Yan, Deputy Secretary of the School Party Committee and Vice Dean; Wang Shunyu, counselor; and representatives of the Class of 2025 undergraduates attended the meeting. The meeting was hosted by Qin Yifang, Director of the School Alumni and Fund Office.

The meeting venue
Qin Yifang introduced the basic information about the appointed alumni growth mentors, gave a comprehensive account of their main responsibilities and the way the work is to be carried out, and provided a thorough and detailed interpretation of the Alumni Growth Mentor Handbook. She hoped that the alumni would closely address the generational characteristics and individual needs of the Class of 2025 students and offer precise and effective guidance for their growth.

Qin Yifang hosting the meeting
At the appointment ceremony, Wu Sen and Liu Yan presented the appointment letters of "Alumni Growth Mentor" to the appointed alumni and expressed their sincere gratitude to the alumni who serve as growth mentors.

Wu Sen presenting appointment letters to the alumni

Liu Yan presenting appointment letters to the alumni
Fu Saiji, an alumnus of the Class of 2013 in Management Information, shared on the topic "Career Planning for New Students and Sharing." Drawing on her own experience of growth, she systematically sorted out the specific strategies and key points of preparation for the multiple development paths of the postgraduate entrance examination, recommended admission to graduate school, studying abroad, and employment, providing new students with clear and practical guidance for their growth.

Alumnus Fu Saiji sharing
Zhou Zhengqi, an alumnus of the Class of 2007 in Business Administration and the Class of 2013 graduate in Business Administration, shared on the topic "Becoming Hardcore After Leaving Campus: My Reflections." From the perspective of corporate human resource management and centering on the mindset shifts, professional attitudes, and behavioral habits needed by graduates, she emphasized the importance of positive accumulation and the cultivation of good habits, providing students with valuable advance guidance on the workplace.

Alumnus Zhou Zhengqi sharing
Ge Junjie, an alumnus of the Class of 2015 in Finance, shared on the topic "Investment Banking and Career Planning." Based on his rich professional experience, he systematically introduced the business system, workflow, and professional competency requirements of investment banking, offered concrete suggestions on the development paths of students at school, and pointed out the direction of development for those aspiring to enter the financial industry.

Alumnus Ge Junjie sharing
Fang Siyi, an alumnus of the Class of 2017 in Big Data, shared on the topic "During the Summer Vacation of Life, Please Customize Your Own Perfect Answer." Taking her growth trajectory over four years of college as the main thread, she shared her experiences and insights in academic study, scientific research, and career exploration, inspiring students to bravely try the unknown and to shape a better self through continuous self-discovery, and providing students with a vivid example of personal practice.

Alumnus Fang Siyi sharing
Yang Shuo, an alumnus of the Class of 2013 in Accountancy, shared on the topic "Together, Be the Curator of Your Own Life." She offered concrete suggestions around the four dimensions of academics, interpersonal relationships, wealth, and health, and guided students to reflect on "what kind of person I want to become ten years from now," encouraging everyone to try boldly and plan proactively, and providing a clear action guide for students who are in a period of confusion.

Alumnus Yang Shuo sharing
Wang Shunyu introduced to the faculty, students, and alumni the overall situation of the undergraduate major categories for the Class of 2025, and illustrated them with vivid cases, building for students a clear framework of understanding of the majors.

Wang Shunyu introducing the majors
During the interactive session, the alumni gave detailed and careful answers to questions raised by faculty and students and offered constructive suggestions; the atmosphere on site was lively and the response was enthusiastic.


Interactive exchange
In her concluding remarks, Wu Sen expressed heartfelt gratitude to the alumni who have long cared for and supported the development of the School, and a warm welcome to all those present. She noted that the five alumni mentors, from different perspectives, offered sharing that was profound and highly inspiring, which greatly benefited the faculty and students present. She emphasized that the School invited alumni with diverse development paths to share in order to help first-year students broaden their horizons and stimulate independent thinking; she encouraged the students of the Class of 2025, on the basis of learning from the alumni's experience, to cultivate their ability for independent planning, to actively communicate and interact with the alumni mentors, and to draw strength for growth. Finally, she hoped that the alumni would often return to the School and wished everyone success in their careers, good health, and happiness in life.

Wu Sen delivering remarks
This "Alumni Growth Mentor" event not only injected new momentum into the growth and development of the Class of 2025 undergraduates but also strengthened their conviction to study diligently without let-up and to forge ahead with perseverance. Looking ahead, the School will continue to innovate its working mechanism, deepen the effectiveness of such events, and spare no effort in writing a new chapter of collaborative education with the alumni.
