The atmosphere at the forum was lively. Drawing on their experiences and reflections since enrollment, students actively shared their views on topics such as French language learning methods, curriculum design and transition, teaching arrangements across different disciplines, and personalized student development. In response to the concerns and suggestions raised by the students, the attending leaders and faculty members provided detailed and thoughtful responses to each point.

Chen Cailian encouraged everyone to strengthen their independent learning outside the classroom, noting that this is particularly valuable in an era of rapid advancements in AI technology. She encouraged students to focus on building a solid internal knowledge framework, explore uncharted territories, and discover a research direction they are truly passionate about.

Lu Jialiang encouraged students to set their sights on excellence, to deepen their foundational knowledge in mathematics and physics while maintaining an open mindset, to dare to push beyond their limits and confront challenges head-on, and to strive to become outstanding talents with global competence.

To better support the development of “Descartes Class” students and cultivate their academic interests, it was officially announced at the meeting that Chen Cailian would serve as the academic advisor for the “Descartes Class,” guiding students to discover their passions and accompanying them throughout their university life.

This September, SPEIT will organize a three-week study tour for “Descartes Class” students to French preparatory schools, top engineering institutions, and renowned research organizations. The program aims to solidify students’ academic foundations and comprehensively enhance their language proficiency and cross-cultural literacy.