Editor’s Note: Daniela Mata from Peru is an undergraduate student majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) at the Minhang campus of SJTU in Shanghai. She was admitted to...
Minecraft video presents vivid image of JI building
What is Long Bin Building like in the world of Minecraft, a best-selling 3D sandbox video game of all time? Nuocheng Ji, a sophomore student of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) provides the answer by...
My Campus Story | Naina Mittal: capture your UM-SJTU Joint Institute
Editor's Note: Naina Mittal from India is a senior student majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, she was not able to return to...
My Campus Story | A tale of two homes: from hub of Africa to hub of Asia
Editor’s Note: To Helina Fikru Yilma, a senior student of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), the city of Shanghai is a second home in her heart. The Ethiopian girl from the capital city of Addis Ababa was only able to stay on the campus of JI in Shanghai for 18 months because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the unique culture, the welcoming people, and the profound lessons she learnt during her stay on campus enthralled her. “I am still on the journey to finding myself, but I know some part of me will always remain Chinese,” she said. In the below story written by Helina, she shares her unforgettable campus life experience as a JI student in Shanghai.
My Campus Story | Meskerem Abebe Mekuriaw: three photos convey heartfelt JI campus life impressions
Editor’s Note: Meskerem Abebe Mekuriaw from Ethiopia is a senior student of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) majoring in Materials Science and Engineering. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the...
JI dual-degree and GDP students celebrate graduation from UM
Dual-bachelor-degree-program and Global-Degree-Pathway-program students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) celebrated their graduation from the University of Michigan recently, receiving...
JI hosts Thanksgiving luncheon for international students
International students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) on the Shanghai campus celebrated their Thanksgiving Day with free luncheon, games and gifts. The luncheon event was held in the Faculty...
JI 2021 summer design expo displays future solutions
A mobile phone app to find your car in a large parking lot? A robot to deal with aliens on the Mars? Seeing the food in the fridge without opening the door? The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI,JI hereafter) students...
JI students grab top prizes at Shanghai mechanical engineering competition
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) students teams delivered excellent results in the 10th Shanghai College Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation Competition, claiming two first prizes and three...
JI holds 2021 graduate commencement ceremony
The 2021 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Graduate Commencement Ceremony was held at CIMC Auditorium of Long Bin Building on March 26. The ceremony was attended by invited keynote speaker Fellow of...
Peruvian student shares personal experience on JI study, UM-JI DD program
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has a Dual Bachelor's Degree (DD) program in collaboration with the University of Michigan. This program is designed to allow a student entering the JI undergraduate...
JI hosts new year party for students staying put on campus
On February 11, the eve of the Lunar New Year of the Ox, the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted 2021 New Year Party for students who stayed put on campus for the Spring Festival. JI leaders...