The teacher-student relationship crosses borders at Harbin Normal University.

Recently, the leadership and faculty of Dai Nam University (DNU) organized a visit to students participating in an exchange program at Harbin Normal University (China). During the visit, the university reaffirmed its commitment to internationalizing education, ensuring direct benefits for students: studying in a diverse academic environment, experiencing international life, developing discipline, work ethic, and independence. This trip was not only a diplomatic activity but also a testament to Dai Nam's commitment to supporting its students' growth and development.

1. Uninterrupted journey: from Vietnam to the Harbin lecture halls.

For students studying abroad, the challenges lie not only in the curriculum but also in procedures, daily life, health, and the very real-life uncertainties of being away from home. In light of this reality, Dai Nam University clearly defines its purpose: sending students abroad is to ensure their direct benefits, but we will never leave them to fend for themselves.

Faculty members of Dai Nam University take a commemorative photo with faculty members of Harbin Normal University.

During meetings with partners, Ms. Cao Thi Hoa emphasized the school's commitment to students in foreign countries: hoping that the teachers at the host institutions will accompany them like parents and older siblings, guiding, teaching, and comforting them when they encounter difficulties. At the same time, Dai Nam University is committed to providing 24/7 support: homeroom teachers, faculty members, and functional departments are always connected to and support students in academics, administration, and life in general, even from afar. This approach creates a strong support system, helping students focus on their studies, develop discipline, cultivate academic conduct, and build independence in an international environment.

Teachers and students were overwhelmed with joy on their reunion day in the cold northern land.

2. Paying attention to the real world: when education goes beyond online connections.

The highlight of the visit to Harbin Normal University was the direct presence of faculty members from Dai Nam University: meeting, listening to, giving gifts to, and inspecting the actual learning, living, and accommodation conditions of the students.

During the meeting, the school's leaders directly accompanied, listened to, shared with, and motivated students on their journey of studying away from home.

Through practical observation, the University expressed its reassurance regarding the accommodation and learning conditions that Harbin Normal University provides for Vietnamese students: a disciplined pedagogical environment, comprehensive facilities, safe dormitories, full support services, and close cooperation with the host institution. Based on this, Dai Nam University affirmed its long-term commitment to caring for students participating in the exchange program: starting next academic year, Harbin Normal University will commit to allocating approximately 300 places in the best dormitories for students of subsequent cohorts from Dai Nam University, ensuring safety, discipline, and optimal living and learning conditions from the very first days of their arrival in the international environment.

Students enthusiastically shared their wonderful "study abroad" experiences at Harbin Normal University.

The presence of the teachers was not merely a formality, but a demonstration of a high standard of responsibility: Dai Nam University not only "accompanies students from afar," but proactively "goes to where students are" to ensure their rights, safety, and quality of education. Amidst the northern winter, these handshakes, words of encouragement, and concrete concern gave students a sense of reassurance, enabling them to continue their academic journey with discipline and initiative.

Witness firsthand the living conditions and meals of the students.

3. Internationalization linked with human values: ensuring that every experience has lasting value.

The visit to Harbin demonstrates the consistent orientation of Dai Nam University: internationalization is not just about expanding academic cooperation, but about designing learning experiences that truly benefit students. Each exchange semester is a comprehensive training process: accessing different training methods, living in a disciplined environment, improving study habits, and fostering independence and adaptability.

These red envelopes carry the warmth of home.

The happy, warm smiles of the teacher and students dispelled the -35°C cold.

During the meeting, representatives from the partner university's faculty and students clearly expressed their shared views on loving, caring for, and educating students "thoroughly." The students shared that, having witnessed the visit, gifts, and encouragement from the teachers of Dai Nam University, they understood even more deeply the school's concern; thus, they affirmed their commitment to upholding Dai Nam University's traditions, striving in their studies and training, and requested the university to rest assured about their academic journey abroad.

The warm embrace, filled with the bond between teacher and student, provided motivation for the young people.

The visit of Dai Nam University students to Harbin Normal University is not just a diplomatic activity, but a testament to an educational philosophy: internationalization for the direct benefit of learners, and collaboration to ensure each experience becomes a lasting value. With faculty closely monitoring students' experiences, both online and in person, their international journey becomes not only broader but also more solid.