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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nName: Su Han<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High School: Changchun Experimental High School (Gaokao Score: 488)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Program: Mechanical Engineering and Robotics (MER)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awards: GTIIT Dean\u2019s List (2022-2023 & 2023-2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Offers: Yale University,<\/strong> University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington, McGill University, University of Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n GPA at the time of application: 90<\/p>\n\n\n\n “All worries turned into joy.” Recalling the moment he received the Yale offer, Su Han could still feel that excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In summer 2021, right after the Gaokao, he took his suitcase and headed to GTIIT\u2014a place 3,000 kilometers away from his hometown. From the cool north to the warm southern coast, he faced academic challenges in an entirely new environment and spent days and nights in the lab. Four years of hard work led him to an Ivy League acceptance, which proves one thing: At GTIIT, there\u2019s no limit you can\u2019t break\u2014only a better version of yourself to become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn with fun: depth unlocks delight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Back in high school, I was fascinated by how machines worked. I loved putting different parts together to make simple things\u2014every little success gave me a great sense of achievement.” This early passion led Su Han to choose GTIIT, a globally recognized tech university with strong engineering roots, as his top-choice\u2014to start his journey into mechanical engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the first semester was tough. “It was the most stressful period. All classes were in English\u2014I couldn\u2019t understand or keep up, and I was very worried.” What made it worse was his struggle with asking questions: “I was too shy to approach foreign professors. Even simple concepts took me so much time to figure out, but my grades didn\u2019t improve.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Su Han (first from the right)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The setbacks taught him one thing: Hard work alone wasn\u2019t enough\u2014he needed to ask questions and truly absorb the knowledge. By his second year, he started speaking up in class and meeting professors after hours to discuss problems. “That changed everything,” he said. “I stopped wasting time on basics and could focus on deeper theories. The professors are always happy to help us and listen to our thoughts.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n From passive learning to active exploration, Su Han described his study methods as undergoing a “qualitative leap”\u2014a transformation coming with his growing self-discipline. “GTIIT\u2019s inclusive management means no one will remind you what to do; it\u2019s all on you. So I figured out a schedule that balanced comfort with productivity\u2014no last-minute cramming.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n As coursework advanced, fragmented knowledge was connected, revealing more fun in mechanical engineering. “During the \u2018Mechanical Design\u2019 course in junior year, I found the\u2018Solid Mechanics\u2019 and \u2018Materials Science\u2019 lessons I had learned before were interconnected,” he recalled, “Dry concepts came alive\u2014I could see the system and real-world value behind the theories.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Su Han’s Notes on Mechanical Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n With theory mastered, he followed the course to create entirely new products\u2014from design and calculations to simulation testing. “This wasn\u2019t just about putting theories into practices; it taught me the full product development cycle and deepened my expertise.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n His transcript traced a ascent\u2014from a 78 in freshman fall to an 88 by spring, then consistently topping 90+. This upward trajectory, fueled by his evolving learning experience, became the foundation for his Yale admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Early academic exploration: from a question to a paper<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At GTIIT, where academic research is highly valued, many undergraduates start doing research early. “During the summer after my freshman year, I worked in Assoc. Prof. Liu Mingyi\u2019s lab. I helped design experimental equipment and saw how \u2018control\u2019 was used in engineering. This gave me a strong foundation for my studies.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starting from the summer vacation of his sophomore year, he joined Associate Professor Dmitry Pashchenko\u2019s research group as a student assistant. Here, the professor acted as both a guide and an observer\u2014he pushed students to think deeper about course questions while encouraging them to develop their own ideas. Su Han was able to experience the entire process from asking questions to publishing a paper, turning creative ideas into real results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Su Han (second from the left) and lab members<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most memorable case was a casual question from Associate Professor Pashchenko during a junior-year lecture. It sparked a lab-wide discussion, and six months later, that intellectual friction bore fruit: the team co-authored a paper in International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, with findings that are significant for optimizing reactor designs in industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The four-year MER program at GTIIT offers extensive hands-on experiments, allowing us to deepen our knowledge through repeated \u2018learning by doing,\u2019” he reflected. “Professors patiently mentor us and provide abundant platforms to showcase our skills. Everyone can fully hone their potential through practical training.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n When applying for graduate studies, he remained committed to his passion for mechanical engineering. “This field is both intellectually complex and interdisciplinary. My undergraduate experience revealed its intuitive appeal\u2014with many engaging, practice-oriented courses that made learning truly enjoyable.” He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to GTIIT: “Professors integrate cutting-edge research into classroom teaching and prioritize cultivating innovation and critical thinking. The outstanding postgraduate admissions results of our seniors prove that GTIIT not only equips us with real expertise but also leverages its international reputation to boost our applications.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n To high school students considering GTIIT, he shared heartfelt advice: “GTIIT\u2019s top-tier educational resources and vibrant research environment will endlessly fuel your creativity. By the end of this journey, you\u2019ll be more mature, confident, and transformed into a new version of yourself.” Now, carrying such growth and poise, he stands prepared to step into broader horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Text: GTIIT News & Public Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photos: provided by Su Han<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This summer, the Class of 2025 will graduate from Guangdong Technion \u2013 Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), carrying with them the wisdom and courage forged in university to embrace infinite possibilities. At GTIIT, they have persevered through challenges brought by the pandemic, conquered academic puzzles, broadened international horizons, celebrated cultural richness, and discovered their true …<\/p>\n![\"222.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/www.gtiit.edu.cn\/upload\/image\/20250523\/6388360976857006448030823.jpg\" "\\"222.jpg\\"")
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