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"ABE opened up new possibilities for how I understood architecture. It was where I first started to think beyond design practice and became curious about research as a way of exploring ideas. What I learned there continues to shape the questions I ask and the paths I pursue."

"Through out my 4 years studies in UNNC, it was been a excellent path for me to develop my critical think abilities and it was a path to find out what is my real passion. UNNC provide freedom to us to develop and express what we are interested."

"I studied my undergraduate abroad. At that time, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused huge barriers for me to complete my studies. So I would choose a school that is close to my home while I can still learn in an international environment. UNNC, as the first Sino-foreign University in China and provides stable teaching quality, becoming my first choice. In addition, I could gain some local practice and insights as I plan to work in Hangzhou, my hometown after graduation."

"Architecture is not only about an independent building, but also needs to consider the history, culture and surrounding environment of the site to design. We are also encouraged to expand our learning scale from the classroom and studio to our daily life and our living city."

"Architecture is not only about an independent building, but also needs to consider the history, culture and surrounding environment of the site to design. We are also encouraged to expand our learning scale from the classroom and studio to our daily life and our living city."

"The studying experience at UNNC provides her with a broader platform and she can be involved in some global projects. She realised the importance and complexity of architectural creation and was also inspired to explore a broader world."

"Studying architecture at UNNC broadened my perspective through field trips, guest critics from diverse backgrounds, and an exchange semester at the UK campus. For a designer, developing a global outlook is essential — and UNNC provided exactly that."

"UNNC's UG study was my initiation into architecture. This university is the place where I learned basic architectural design processes and methods, as well as the critical thinking abilities that are unique to all UNNC students. All these competencies have been strong supports for my future studies. I think the most important thing in studying architecture is to understand what you really want, what you are really interested in and what suits you the best."

"Think critically, keep yourself open-minded, keep learning and thinking, these keeps you fresh and ready for this changing world. Last but not the least, really live your life, to dream, to try, to learn, to fail, to love, to react, it will be unique and that's precious."

"To learn how to work in a team has proven to be an important skill in the professional life, especially in a collaborative profession such as architecture. In this perspective, the architecture course here at UNNC built a strong and comprehensive foundation for my further studies and my career."

"For me, being from the UK, the opportunity to spend time exploring and understanding a culture so different to my own was probably the most valuable part of the entire experience. I left the school with a level of confidence that allowed me to quickly take on large amounts of responsibility on projects and progress in my career."

"There is a slogan in front of Gate 3 of UNNC, to the effect that when we are in trouble, even if it is only a 1% possibility, we should bravely try to improve ourselves from constant trial and error. This is the most important lesson I learned in UNNC."

"UNNC creates a very open and free atmosphere to facilitate student to study and think critically and independently. The immersion of English teaching environment also promotes the personal communication skill for the international communication. The resource in the department provides me an easy access to the international community and the latest research."