Activity Introduction: Short-Term Overseas Study Tour for Transportation Majors

Exclusively designed for students of the Transportation Sino-foreign Cooperative Education Program, this approximately 10-day short-term overseas study tour offers in-depth immersion in top universities of the partner country. Closely aligned with cutting-edge professional content and core competency development, the tour aims to open a window for students to understand global transportation development and ignite their professional interest.

Core Activities of the Short-Term Study Tour

In-Depth Academic Visits

Visit Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) in Germany and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, and step into their cutting-edge laboratories (e.g., Railway Operation Laboratory, Mxrlab Driving Simulator Laboratory, Driving Lab Human Factors Laboratory, Green Village Sustainable Community, and Advanced Engineering Laboratory). Experience firsthand the advanced research and applications in fields such as intelligent traffic control, driving simulation, human factors engineering, and sustainable technologies.

Practical Project Challenges

Participate in the practical course "Urban Road Design" at TU Delft. Work in groups to conduct on-site research and problem diagnosis on real urban intersections (e.g., roundabouts, left-turn/straight intersections), design optimization plans, and finally present the results to professors.

Learning on Technological Evolution

Systematically understand the century-long changes and milestones in transportation technology through expert lectures (e.g., the history of railway switch technology) and a visit to the Dresden Transportation Museum.

Industry and Facility Inspections

Experience Germany’s convenient S-Bahn/U-Bahn public transportation system on-site, and visit the Dutch National Railway Museum, Rotterdam Old Port, Utrecht and Amsterdam Central Stations, and the Afsluitdijk (Enclosure Dam), to directly observe Europe’s developed, efficient, and historically rich transportation network.

Cultural Exchange and Exploration

Visit the Saxon State Library and TU Delft’s futuristic library to experience the European academic atmosphere; tour windmill villages and Giethoorn (the "Venice of the North") for an immersive experience of Dutch culture.

Senior Student Experience Sharing

Engage in in-depth communication with outstanding graduates of the program pursuing master’s degrees at TU Delft to gain valuable learning and life experience.

Core Benefits for Students

Establish a Professional Cognitive Framework

Through visits to top university laboratories, museums, and transportation hubs, new students can intuitively and quickly establish an overall cognitive framework for core directions in the transportation field (e.g., intelligent railways, urban traffic design, sustainable transportation, traffic safety), clarifying key focus areas for future studies.

Ignite Learning Interest and Motivation

Exposure to cutting-edge transportation technologies (e.g., fully automated railway simulation, VR human factors research, sustainable communities) and participation in real project challenges (intersection optimization) can greatly spark new students’ professional enthusiasm and innovative thinking, injecting strong motivation into their subsequent professional learning.

Clarify Future Directions and Goals

In-depth visits to world-class technical universities (TU Dresden, TU Delft) and interactions with professors, current master’s students, and outstanding graduates help new students understand overseas further education pathways, research directions, and requirements in advance, providing clear guidance for future academic planning (e.g., choosing sub-directions, applying for master’s programs).

Broaden International Perspective and Cultural Adaptability

Immersive experience in the European academic environment, transportation operation models, and culture significantly enhances new students’ international perspective and cross-cultural understanding, strengthening their adaptability for future development in the global transportation field.

Build Peer Connections and Enhance Communication

Participating in high-intensity, challenging study tour activities with fellow new students of the same major allows for the rapid establishment of deep friendships and a sense of belonging to the professional community, laying a solid foundation for subsequent university learning and collaboration.

The short-term overseas study tour serves as an important "launch" journey for students to quickly integrate into their major, broaden their horizons, ignite their enthusiasm, and clarify their goals, providing valuable initial momentum and a sense of direction for their professional growth in the transportation field.