A drizzle took away the remaining heat of summer，brings the coolness of autumn。The sky has been washed away from dust，Become clear and lofty，A few soft clouds float leisurely on the canvas of the evening sky，The air is also filled with the smell of earth。Walking around the campus of Central Campus，With dreams and visions，We ushered in the exciting opening ceremony of Shandong University’s 2024 graduate students。
Before the ceremony，I took a group photo at the freshman check-in wall，The "Light Chaser" volunteers also enthusiastically provided me with a special handheld card，Record this exciting moment in my life for me。Become a graduate student at Shandong University，I feel extremely proud and proud。
As night falls，The opening ceremony has begun。The ceremony was held in the gymnasium of the central campus，The venue is packed，The 24th grade graduate students are all wearing neat uniforms。Graduate students from the School of Electrical Engineering wear sky blue uniforms，The composition is full of vitality、Unity and friendship、The "Smurfs" team fighting bravely，With longing for a better future，Everyone’s face is filled with a happy smile，Welcome to the postgraduate study life with confidence。
In the preface link，Warm-up video、Colorful song performances and colorful lights instantly ignited the atmosphere at the scene，I also wave my light stick to the music，immerse yourself in this cheerful atmosphere。
Subsequently，I listened to the presentation of academic achievements and growth experiences of outstanding graduate student representatives，from Jinan、Qingdao、Speeches from 6 freshmen representatives from three campuses in Weihai。
After the freshmen representatives finished speaking，President Li Shucai issued a message and ardent expectations for our 2024 graduate students。President Li said: “Graduate students must keep up with the times，Concentrate on scientific research，Climb the peak of science and technology，Insist on pursuing the truth，Write the thesis on the land of the motherland。"Principal Li encourages us: Life is a marathon，It’s not just intelligence that plays a key role，What’s more important is persistence and resilience。By listening to Principal Li’s speech，I am deeply inspired，I understand that scientific research requires more than just enthusiasm，More efforts are required，Experienced the test and temper of countless failures。
After the opening ceremony of the 2024 graduate students，I continued to attend the first class of graduate school，The first lesson was taught by Ren Youqun, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shandong University。Secretary Ren spoke in detail about the development history of Shandong University，Introducing outstanding talents from our school who have made outstanding contributions to national construction。Generations of mountain masters integrate their small self into the big self，Resonating with social progress and national rejuvenation，Walking in the same direction as the country’s development and people’s needs。
With the end of the ceremony，The excitement and emotion in my heart cannot subside for a long time。I know that postgraduate life will be a journey full of challenges and rewards，For this，I am determined to put in more effort and sweat，Adhere to more patience and perseverance，Gain richer knowledge、Broader vision and stronger will。
"Everything in the past，All are prologue。”I worked hard to get to the school I dreamed of，Today，Standing at a new starting point，I will devote myself to postgraduate research and study with greater enthusiasm。I believe，In the days to come，I will definitely be able to live up to my time、Forge ahead，Use your own practical actions to write your own graduate chapter，Submit a perfect answer sheet for the next three years of my postgraduate journey at Shandong University。
Related links:
《Graduate Student Opening Ceremony Participant Tao Lidanlan》https://www.sdrj.sdu.edu.cn/info/1003/39020.htm
