participants - DAAD

Ruth Schimanowski
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
“LANGUAGE AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN CHINA“
Beijing, November 2012
Dear Reader,
On the following pages you will find the portraits of ten excellent German graduates currently
participating in the DAAD scholarship program “Language and Professional Training in
China” sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
It has been my pleasure to accompany the scholarship holders ever since their arrival in
Beijing in automn of 2012: to support their intense studies of the Chinese language at the
Beijing Foreign Studies University and to provide them with first- hand insight into the existing
Sino-German relations and businesses. Through our DAAD alumni network we have unique
access to enterprises and institutions, enabling us to regularly organize company visits, on
site meetings and high level discussions between distinguished experts and the participants
in order to enhance their knowledge of the specific working environment and the overall
economic and social situation in China.
Furthermore, we aim to strengthen their ability to successfully handle cultural and interpersonal
aspects and promote these competences by enhancing personal exchange and cross cultural
experiences and by providing a mentoring scheme.
Characterized by their outstanding academic performance and inert interest in China
the participants of this scholarship program are currently looking for the most promising
opportunities the professional world has to offer.
I personally wish them all the best for their time in China and beyond!
Ruth Schimanowski
Program Coordinator
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