Xiamen University1.IntroductionXiamen University, located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Before 1949, it was originally known as the University of Amoy. The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In 1995 it was included in the list of the "211" Project for the state key construction; in 2000 it became one of China’s higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the 985 Project.1.1 HistoryIn 1919, Mr. Tan kah kee, the well-known overseas Chinese leader, donated millions of dollars to establish and endow Xiamen University, officially founded in 1921. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China.Mr. Tan handed over Xiamen University to the government in 1937 due to lack of funds, and the institution subsequently became a national university.In 1938, at the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the university temporary relocated to Changting in Min Xi county, western Fujian.At the end of World War II in 1946, Xiamen University moved back to Xiamen and resumed normal operations.In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962. Then, in 1952 it became a comprehensive university embracing both arts and science. In 1963, it was designated as a state key university. In 1995, it was included in the list of the "211 Project" for the state key construction; in 2000, it became one of China’s higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the "985"Project.1.2 School MottoOver the past eighty six years, as the result of following the school motto "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection", Xiamen University has accumulated rich experience in offering its educational programs and has presented its different features in running the programs. Equipped with a strong team of faculty and staff, Xiamen University, which provides a fairly complete range of programs of education, has become a first-class comprehensive university in China with a mass of international influence. Since its founding, Xiamen University has produced more than 140,000 undergraduates and graduates for the country.1.3 TeachersXiamen University has a high level team of faculty and staff including 2,282 full-time faculty and professional researchers. Many of them own the honour of the "Leading Figure for the New Century ". With so many excellent teachers, Xiamen University will have a bright future.Xiamen University has set up over 80 research institutions, including 2 State Key Laboratories, 1 State Engineering Research Center 4 Education Ministry Key Laboratories, and 5 state key research bases in humanities and social science. In 2005, the Science Park of Xiamen University was recognized as a state university science park by the Ministry of Education. Xiamen University has strong potentiality in human and science research. Taiwan studies, Southeast Asian studies, economic studies, and accounting studies are at the highest tier among domestic universities.1.4 Student.The university now has a total enrollment of over 35,000 full-time students on campus, including 20,195 undergraduates, 12,213 master students, 2,023 doctoral students, and over 1200 international students. In 2005, Xiamen University received a straight-A score in the undergraduate level Teaching Appraisal organized by the Ministry of Education and in the later years it also keep a good level in China.1.4.1 Students' impression of OECStudents at the University are well disciplined, not leaving litter or spitting. As I wander around the campus, I often see people cleaning up, creating a clean environment on the campus. In the University, no matter who you are, you feel welcome everywhere, people smile at you, and arefriendly, willing to talk with you and help you."--- VERINE TAN from America "Our teachers not only give us lessons, but also give us the chance to practice. Combining teaching and practice makes us acquire more knowledge!"--- Student of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Malaysia "Xiamen University is indeed beautiful! I was enchanted and delighted by its beauty at first sight. Fresh air, a clean campus, and friendly people! Great changes have taken place in China."--- JI EUN JANG from Korea 1.5 Application and Admission in Henan Province.Years Admitmarks(arts) Marksline(arts)Admitmarks(science)Marksline(science)2011 609 562635 5822010579 5326125522009 581 552 6175672008596 5576145632007 624 589 6385962.Founding fatherMr. Tan kah kee (1874-1961) is an overseas Chinese legend. Mr. Tan kah kee's legacies have inspired many in Southeast Asia, by Comrade Mao Zedong as the "Flag of the Overseas Chinese and Glory of the Nation." From humble immigrant origins, he rose to a prominence, which few can match. Best remembered as an eminent entrepreneur, social reformer, political activist, philanthropist, community leader, and educationist, he died at the age of 87 in Beijing on August 121961 and was accorded a national funeral by the Chinese Government for his contribution to the society.3.CampusThe University has a total campus area of over 538 hectares. The Main Campus on Xiamen Island has an area of 167 hectares; the Zhangzhou Campus is 171 hectares in area; and the Jimei Campus has an area of 200 hectares. Xiamen University's main campus is located in Siming District, southwestern Xiamen. Located at the foot of the green mountains, facing the blue ocean and surrounded by Xiamen bay. With green hills behind and the sea close by, the three campuses are set amidst delightful scenery and are generally recognised as one of the most beautiful campuses in China. the university also has campuses at Jimei and Zhangzhou. The Xiamen campus of Xiamen University is remarked as "the most beautiful campus in China". It is at the foot of mountain and beside the seashore, with two lakes within the campus and trees, flowers and green lawn everywhere. The beautiful and peaceful environment is very good for self-reflection.3.1 The gate of Xiamen University.It was the largest university gate in China in that year. The whole building was made of rock. It looks like a bird which opens its wing to fly in the sky. It means the university will make progress and have a bright future. And its three arches signify Xiamen University's pardon and opening. The four words "Xiamen University" was written by a famous writer-Luxun. The whole gate expresses some Xiamen University’s main specialties.3.2 Jiannan Auditorium ComplexThere is a famous hall named "Jiannan assembly hall". This building style is full of classical and modern art. Mr. Chen kah kee personally participate in the hall’s design and project supervision. It was built in 1952, and finished in 1954. The hall's construction is wonderful article excelling nature. It combines ancient and modern, Chinese and Western, and it become a particular building learning widely from others' strong points. Five halls are arranged appearing camber and they are facing the ocean. This building is also the symol in Xiamen.It can hold 4000 students at the same time. It's not only big, but also grandness.3.3 Lotus TunnelThis is also one of the symol buildings in the university. It is 1455m long. Among them, pedestrian tunnel is 1015 meters long, 8m wide and 5.1m high. In the Xiamen University, all the students knows Lotus tunnel, which is named Graffiti tunnel by our students now. It had been clean and clear. There were rows of fluorescent lamps. The locomotive was forbidden in the tunnel. Even if we walked in the tunnel at deep night, we can also feel safe. Later, the fluorescent lamps went out and they were changed by energy-saving lamps that there were few bright spots. One day many pictures dropped from the skies in the white wall.In this tunnel, students can draw pictures, or write the pop words. It was design by the students. Some of them are about love, some of them are about friendship. This "chicken tracks" attract others attention and become the symbol of this university.3.4 Economics ComplexThe complex of School of Economics was located near the West Gate of Xiamen Campus. It consists of five buildings, which are all connected with piazzas and inlaid with gardens. Each teacher can expect to have an office of different size in the building. There are also sports rooms especially equipped for teachers.3.5 LibraryThe XMU's library is set up in 1921. Now it has one main library, two medical libraries, three specialty libraries and seven reference rooms. It occupies 6.68 million square meters. It is a five star library. In 2005, there had been 4,090 thousands books. The books are keeping in library by the numbers and the association about Southeast Asia and Taiwan is so distinctive. Now the perfect checking system can be handled in internet.The library has five floors. There is full room for students to read and study. There are always most students in every floor and in the time close to exam there will be no room if you get late. We can see a university's good atmosphere in there.4.FutureNow, Xiamen University has four campuses. They are cadre campus, zhangzhou campus, haiyun campus and xiang'an campus. Among them the xiang'an campus is being put up. Every campus has its good hardware capacities to give students and teachers rich sources. They are linked tightly verymuch. Different grades' students and those students who learn different majors will live in different campus. And every campus' choosing is upon different students' features. Xiamen University, this policy makes full use of its sources and let its students have their suitable learning and living atmosphere.Xiamen University is making great strides towards its goal of "building a high-level university well-known both at home and abroad." From the time it was set up, more and more talents go out from this university. Under its special policy, professional teaching team and good studying atmosphere, it must will give China and even our human beings more and more fresh blood. Following the school motto "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection", Xiamen University will have a bright future. The university will provide more undergraduates and graduates for the country to do what they can do. And there will be more brand new technology from them. It was like a new beautiful word there.For me, I also want to say. May be, today, I'm studying in Shenda not Xiada, but I can also use the motto from this university in order to improve myself. I have confidence that I can do better than those Xiada’s students and I must accomplish it.Xiamen University is really a good place that has good environment and most top talents. But I want to say, being young, knowledgeable and self-motivated, they will become the leading economists and economics educators of tomorrow. No mater where we study now, we can also make big progress。
