Peking University, July 4, 2022: A hearty congratulations to the Class of 2022! Let's see what our graduating class has to say to the place we fondly call “Yanyuan” and to their fellow Pekingers!

Q1: What’s your biggest takeaway?

A The time I needed to construct self-consciousness the most, I was exposed to various values and perspectives from fellow Pekingers and constructed the self-consciousness needed before stepping into society here in PKU；the time I needed to grow the most, I experienced both setbacks and successes in PKU that made me the more resilient person I am today. PKU was there throughout these moments and that is my biggest takeaway.


Q2: What do you like best about PKU?

A The liberal and inclusive atmosphere. When I was an undergraduate, I only knew this as part of the school's motto, but as I was about to graduate, it was then that I truly understood this free and inclusive atmosphere and the reassurance this culture brings. It was in this environment that I could truly thrive freely.


Q3: Any goals to achieve in life?

A I aspire to establish a new consumer market and opportunities tailored to the silver generation.

Q4: Any words for PKU?

A Grateful to every staff and scenery on this campus! It is they who ensured PKU would be always youthful and it is this youthful atmosphere that influenced generations and generations of Pekingers. Thank you to this campus that accompanied me through the past years—it saw me grow from a shy youth to a confident adult. As we graduate, the unnamed giant trees of yesterday have grown to become a forest today—even though our hearts will always be tied to our high ambitions, but our memories in PKU will never fade（未名巨木成林，心时刻系阔志，然忆昔不曾别）.

Q5: Any words for your juniors?

A Cherish your every day in school; find something you like to do; go out more frequently and make more friends to broaden your horizons. Most importantly, in these most relaxed college times and when you are still young, never stop learning and growing!



Q1: What’s your biggest takeaway?

A To be able to see the world in a calm and collected fashion, with a composed mind and a warm heart. At the same time, I also made many like-minded friends who stood by my side through thick and thin.


Q2: What do you like best about PKU?

A That we can be open-minded and all-embracing （思想自由，兼容并包）. PKU is known to be a large institution, but PKU is "large" because it houses an inimitable student population—every individual is unique in their own way. Additionally, I really like the atmosphere, the surroundings, the people, the events and the things in PKU.


Q3: Any goals to achieve in life?

A I hope I can leave my footprint in every inch and corner of the world. Something I'm working on currently is to take a photo in every place in China while wearing my academic dress. But looking ahead, I aspire to do great things in life.




Q4: Any words for PKU?

A September 10th 2018 was when I first set foot on PKU soil. But in the blink of an eye, I have already spent 1346 days here in Yanyuan. 4 years can be both long and short, but irrespective, these 4 years will no doubt be the most beautiful and unforgettable time in my life. If given a choice all over again, I will not hesitate to choose PKU still.


Q5: Any words for your juniors?

A Enjoy your college days as much as possible and don't leave regrets!




Q1: What’s your biggest takeaway?

A I would say it's the friendships and acknowledgment of what my life goal is now. From being uncertain about my future, to having a plan and a list of things that I need to do to achieve my goal.



Q2: What do you like best about PKU?

A PKU is tolerant and let you be the best version of yourself. Here you get all the different opportunities both in your academics and career. Also, most professors are rather outgoing and willing to shed light on our topics of interest (that’s also how I learned which field I would like to build my future in).


Q3: Any goals to achieve in life?

A I would love to contribute to the international society and at least try to make a few changes in modern International Public Law system. I believe that there actually could be a "formula for peace" and I'm eager to find out what it is.


Q4: Any words for PKU?

A I'm thankful for the knowledge and experience I gained here and I hope that PKU continues to inspire!



Q5: Any words for your juniors?

A Even though academic achievements are important, don't let your life pass you by. You are the key to your success, so live your life, study, make friends, take risks and try to find balance! It's all about self-development and nothing else!





Q1: What’s your biggest takeaway?

A I've made a group of good friends and deepened my knowledge.


Q2: What do you like best about PKU?

A The canteens, especially the Shaoyuan Mala hotpot stall!

Q3: Any goals to achieve in life?

A I would like to become a researcher with a focus on deep learning and artificial intelligence. Hopefully by then I would be able to apply the mathematical knowledge I've learnt in PKU to my research.


Q4: Any words for PKU?

A I hope PKU will always be beautiful and bright; and I hope there will always be a Pekinger out there who loves the campus as much as I do.



Q5: Any words for your juniors?

A I suggest figuring out what you want to major in and entering the laboratory as early as possible. Outside of your studies, if you still have the capacity, I'd advise you to amass as much research experience as possible.



With that, we'd like to wish the most heartfelt congratulations to our sui generis Class of 2022—for graduating and for making it this far!

All the best in your future endeavours and remember that no matter where you are andwhere you will be, you will always be in Yanyuan's hearts and minds!

Writted by: Vissly Chan
Edited by: Chan Zi Qing
Photo credited to: Marco Cheong, Maria Temelidi, Karina, Ye James Jun Liang Chen
Designed by: Tao Pu
Executive Producer: Hu Shaocong