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To help first-year students quickly adapt to their professional studies and cultivate practical innovation abilities, the “Mentorship Program Report Activity” was successfully held this semester in Classroom 208 of Building Two. This event was organized in groups guided by instructors, with all first-year students participating in the report, showcasing their learning achievements since enrollment and planning their growth goals for the next stage.
Mentor Guidance: Task Assignment
The IoT Engineering program launched the mentorship program at the end of 2024, where teachers guide students in professional-related internships and practical experiences. They also assigned tasks for the holiday and study plans for the second semester.
Initial Display: First-Year Students Showcase Entry-Level Achievements
As first-year students who have just started their professional courses, each group, under the guidance of their mentors, conducted preliminary explorations around basic IoT technologies through PPT presentations, physical demonstrations, and data analysis. The report content covered topics such as an introduction to embedded systems, sensor data collection, and simple IoT application development. Some groups showcased practical projects like self-built smart cars and temperature and humidity monitoring systems, reflecting the transition from theory to practice.
“Although we have only studied professional courses for one semester, under the guidance of our mentors, we are already able to complete basic hardware connections and programming control,” said a student participating in the report. Each group not only reported on project progress but also shared their gains and challenges encountered during teamwork, demonstrating a positive learning attitude.
Mentor Feedback: Strengthening Foundations and Planning Growth Paths
The mentors provided detailed feedback on each group’s report, fully affirming the first-year students’ enthusiasm for knowledge and hands-on abilities, and offered suggestions on improving basic skills and optimizing learning methods. Some mentors suggested that students use their holiday time to strengthen programming training or participate in entry-level research projects to lay a more solid foundation for future professional studies.
The head of the IoT Engineering program, Liu Yulan, pointed out: “The first-year stage is a critical period for cultivating professional interest and building a solid foundation. The mentorship program helps students receive personalized guidance at the starting phase, and this report showcases a good beginning.”
Looking Ahead: From Entry-Level to Advanced
According to the plan, the next phase of the mentorship program will combine the second-year professional courses, guiding students towards more systematic IoT project practices. The program will also organize more technical lectures, competition training, and other activities to support students’ steady growth.
Production of this Issue
Produced by: Xu Meina
Editor: Wang Liangyu
Reviewer: Yu Hongfeng
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