Introduction to Tianjin University

View looking toward the campus gate

Today we had the opportunity to meet with the Chinese students and faculty we would have contacts with. After a warm welcome from their College Dean, we were guided on a tour of the campus. Tianjin University we found to be a very planned and elegant campus. Ponds and bridges with tree and flower lined sidewalks axially divide the space with large classroom buildings on either ends. One of the buildings we found to be most special was the literature and gallery building.

At the end of the ponds, centrally located is the architecture building. Following the tour of the campus, we were invited to a welcome banquet. Many of the Chinese students were able to join us, enjoying many toasts with rice wine and local cuisine.