The First 'Study in Sichuan - My University Life' Micro Video Competition 

Name of the video: My 1st Day in Sichuan, China 

Full name: SHAH SYED WAQAR HUSSAIN (巴基斯坦)

University: SOUTHWEST JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY 西南交通大学

Brief introduction of your video:

Hello everyone, my name is WAQAR from Pakistan , I am doing my PHD from southwest jiaotong university.  Studying abroad had always been a desire of mine. Since high school, I wanted to study in China.

My decision to study in China was based on the amazing academic facilities, global standards of education and research, friendly Pak-China relations and above all, the love and hospitality of the people of China. China without a doubt has become a second homeland for the people of Pakistan. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor project has further strengthened and promoted our bilateral relations, opening windows for education, research, trade, economic and social exchange. I am convinced that China is the best place for studying for Pakistani students. 

In my search, I looked for the best universities with high rankings and renowned faculties, learning the procedure to apply for China Scholarship Council. After reading about the faculty and the school's research achievements, I shortlisted my Southwest jiaotong University in Chengdu. 

Thereafter I started making arrangements about traveling to the university. There were many questions: What to bring along with me? Where to buy the airline ticket? And so on. On August 28 , I flew from Multan  Pakistan to QATAR , then chengdu. I reached the airport at afternoon . It was like entering a new planet, where I had no contacts or references, nor was I familiar with the local language.

At first, I felt like a fish who'd jumped into a dry boat, trying to find a way out. 

I reached the university an hour after leaving the airport, but couldn't find where the international students' office was located. A  local student help me to get my  ISO, at ISO I found a very kind chinese staff  member who have help me a lot to do my registration and also ask a Chinese student to help me to find my dormitory, the Chinese student was so caring and he carry my baggage by himself the whole way. 

China has earned research prestige in almost all fields of science and the humanities. The country's achievements have attracted a large number of students across the globe to start their academic careers in China. The China Scholarship Council has, without a doubt, left no stone unturned to treat foreign students with care. For me, it was a turning point in my life when I earned a CSC scholarship to pursue my computer science Ph.D in China. Moreover, the 2020 mission statement of the Chinese president regarding economic targets and achievements has made it more interesting to study the success and well-beings not only of the people of China, but all the individuals who have concerns in the country.

All that has happened to me after arriving in Sichuan , China has made an impression on my heart. The Sichuan people are full of hospitality, genuinely cooperative, wise-hearted, with a welcoming nature. All concerns I had in my mind about the language barrier, or other difficulties were proved wrong once I arrived in China, the products of misperceptions and misinformation. After coming here, I feel at ease and comfortable being here with the most loving and helpful people in the world. 

“ Sichuan Food , night life , historical places , PSB and the transportation etc “ “ 

While I will study  here at Southwest Jiaotong university, I also hope I will better understand humanity, hospitality and ethics while living and learning at Chengdu. I believe this new understanding will polish and shape me into a brand new human being.