Qingzhu Space at Southwest University with coffee machines, library, meeting rooms and more

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Many university students are temporarily unable to return home due to the COVID-19 epidemic. How can universities ensure that the study life of students staying on campus during the winter holiday will not be affected?

The reporter learned from Southwest University that the University has taken a number of initiatives to provide a good learning and living environment for students who stay on campus. According to Zhang Wei, Deputy General Manager of Southwest University Logistics Group, the University’s smart logistics, heated swimming pool and campus supermarket will all remain open during the winter holidays. Qingzhu Space, a studying space run by the student organization of the dormitory campus, is normally open and many students read and study here, as well as providing a number of living services and interest activities. The reporter noticed that Qingzhu Space is still looking for managers for students staying on campus.

Students staying on campus discussing Chinese New Year Fun Games at Qingzhu Space

Tang Fei, Director of Campus Education Service Center of Student Work Office of Southwest University, told the reporter that Qingzhu Space offers work-study positions for students who stay on campus during the winter holidays, where they can volunteer their time. The Space also has several function rooms where students who stay on campus can have coffee, study and do seminars. “In addition, our students who are involved in work-study will also plan some fun activities to enrich students’ holidays and study life,” Tang Fei said.

Zheng Haotian, a staying student, working on his projects

Zheng Haotian, a sophomore at Southwest University, chose to stay for Chinese New Year this year because he was unable to complete some of his projects. He told the reporter that he had nothing to worry about in terms of daily life on campus. With hot water in the dormitory and hot food in the dining hall, he took advantage of this free time to finish his projects. “The dormitory is also doing daily disinfection work and I feel at ease,” he said with smile. (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)