The event, centered around the theme of "Diversity and Openness, Linking the Globe, Empowering Growth," has successfully concluded. It covered key topics such as study abroad planning, short-term visits, cross-cultural communication, and IELTS preparation. This month-long celebration consisted of 8 themed sub-events, creating a bridge between Eastern and Western education, helping to cultivate outstanding talent with both local passion and global competence.
Diverse Event Matrix:Unlocking the Path to International Growth
The first event, "JAI E-speak" English Corner, focused on the theme of "Travel," featuring immersive activities like vocabulary challenges, role-playing, and travel plan design, aimed at overcoming the "mute English" barrier. The event attracted hundreds of students, who reported that it not only enhanced their language application skills but also allowed them to experience dual growth in "seeing the world" and "understanding oneself."
Cross-Cultural Communication:Deep Exploration from Theory to Practice
A special session was dedicated to cross-cultural communication, strengthening the international literacy of both faculty and students. Professor Zhang Siqi, in her lecture titled "Breaking Barriers, Empowering Synergy: Innovative Pathways for International Communication in Universities from a Cross-Cultural Perspective," emphasized that animation, as a carrier of cultural soft power, needs to achieve effective output through distinctive storytelling. She proposed a communication strategy of "global thinking, local action" and stressed that AI technology should serve as an auxiliary tool for cross-cultural communication rather than replacing human cultural insights.
During the “Without Boundaries” Cross-Cultural Communication Sharing Session, the theory of the "Cultural Iceberg" was introduced into teaching practice, suggesting the cross-cultural communication principles of "respect, observation, and adaptability."
Short-Term Study Visits and Education Fair:Connecting Global University Resources
The "Ji Qing Short-Term Prestigious School Study Program π" and "JAI International Education Fair" were highlights of the event. Li Xia, Project Manager of Luoke Education Group, provided detailed insights into short-term programs at prestigious universities such as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and the University of Tokyo in Japan, emphasizing the concept of "starting with questions" in study visits and offering practical advice on trip preparation and risk management. Student representatives shared their study experiences at the National University of Singapore, revealing how overseas classrooms reshaped their confidence in expression and sparked innovative thinking. Film Academy student Yang Jiayue shared that her team received a professor’s recommendation letter for their research on "Algorithmic Journalism," which became a core part of their study abroad application. Film Academy student Ou Xiaoyu reflected, "Roundtable teaching taught me that every viewpoint deserves respect."
The International Education Fair gathered representatives from 16 universities and institutions from countries including Canada, the UK, South Korea, Malaysia, and Italy. Professor Zhu Hanzhang from the Asia Pacific University of Malaysia called for strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, while Zhai Jiayue, an international official from Teesside University in the UK, shared that the university invites globally renowned artists each year to interact with students, enhancing their international perspectives and inspiring creativity, which greatly benefits future project research and career development. The fair attracted thousands of faculty and students and covered creative industry fields such as gaming, animation, and intelligent imaging. Student Zhang Lidan, after a study visit to the Macau University of Science and Technology, was firm in her belief to pursue graduate studies, confirming that "short-term visits are not only academic improvements but also an exploration of life direction."
China-Korea Master’s and Doctoral Academic Week:Creating an International Platform for Intellectual Exchange
During the event, the "2025 China-Korea Art and Design Master’s and Doctoral Academic Week" was held at Jilin Animation Institute. Professor Zheng Yitai, Head of the Department of Communication Design at the Hanyang University School of Design in South Korea, led 35 master's and doctoral students to attend. The academic week focused on four cutting-edge topics: "Contemporary Transformation and Digital Inheritance of Traditional Crafts," "Artificial Intelligence, Human-Machine Interaction, and Future Design Trends," "Urban Heritage, Spatial Reconstruction, and Regional Cultural Expression," and "Design Thinking, Aesthetic Theory, and Teaching Innovation," providing an in-depth platform for experts and scholars from China and South Korea to exchange and collide ideas.
Outstanding Alumni Return to Campus:Adapting to the AI Revolution and Enhancing Cultural Adaptability
Outstanding alumni from the Game Academy, such as Jin Yu, currently employed at Electronic Arts (EA) in the United States, and former employees at Mutong Technology and Canada's Bron Studio, returned to share their experiences. They compared the differences between domestic and foreign film and game teams, imparted collaboration insights, and advised students to enhance their abilities and maintain creative passion. They emphasized that designers should master tools in the face of AI disruption, and cultural adaptability is a key skill in global teams. After the sharing session, the Game Academy leadership presented Jin Yu with a special employment mentor certificate, hoping to assist students in employment and industry talent cultivation.
Drawing a New Chapter of Youth with Internationalization
Jilin Animation Institute’s "Action Without Bounds: 2025 Summer International π" series, adhering to the school’s "open internationalization" educational philosophy, has outlined a global educational ecosystem that bridges the East and the West. From study abroad planning to cross-cultural practice, from language breakthroughs to career empowerment, the school is providing a systematic and scenario-based international literacy training system, helping students shine in the process of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The school firmly believes that when JAI youth stand on the shoulders of the school to reach out to the world, they will gain the wisdom and capability to navigate the exchange of civilizations and radiate the unique brilliance of Ji Dong youth.
