Beneath golden sunlight and a tender breeze,
a season of new journeys unfolds.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University opens its gates
to greet the Class of 2025 international students bright minds gathered here from across the world.
From every corner of the world, footsteps converge here,
at the gates of a long-dreamed university.
Years of perseverance and growth
unfold now in full bloom,
marking the beginning of a new chapter.
“Welcome, new SJTUer！”
Dawn found the campus alive with welcoming smiles.
Bags were carried, directions pointed, hearts open.
“Welcome, new SJTUers!”
Across every courtyard and corridor, the greeting seemed to ripple through the day.
From this day forward,
your name becomes part of SJTU’s boundless constellation.
May the years ahead be full of discovery, growth, and inspiring journeys.
Dear international freshmen of the class of 2025:
May the morning light in the classroom illuminate your quest for knowledge;
May the evening breeze on the playground listen to your youthful thoughts;
May you here, bravely try, freely grow,
Embrace diverse cultures and make friends from around the world.
May you, in the future,
look back on this moment
and still remember your clear eyes and passionate heart
when you first arrived.
May you have good fortune
on all your journeys,
over mountains and across rivers
on this new journey,
Let's walk side by side!
