Screenshot of official microblog of Shandong University.
Shandong University responded to the "student partner" project of Chinese and foreign students through its official microblog on the afternoon of December 12, saying that during the implementation of the project, due to lax audit control, there were improper options such as "making foreign friends of the opposite sex" in the relevant application forms, which caused adverse effects. We apologize for this. Next, the school will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the 'student partner' project, carefully summarize and reflect, and constantly improve the work.
Shandong University said that recently, comments on Shandong University's' partner 'project for Chinese and foreign students have aroused social concern. During the implementation of the project, due to the lax audit, Shandong University apologized for the improper option of "making foreign friends of the opposite sex" in the relevant application forms, which caused adverse effects. I would like to express my sincere thanks to people from all walks of life who are concerned about the development of Shandong University and treat the criticism and suggestions of the majority of netizens sincerely.
Shandong University emphasizes that the school implements the "student partner" project for Chinese and foreign students, which aims to promote academic progress and cultural exchange through mutual learning between Chinese and foreign students. The program selects Chinese and foreign students who voluntarily sign up, and requires students participating in the program to strictly abide by relevant regulations. The participating students carry out learning and exchange activities in a group system, and there is no case that one male student corresponds to three female partners. Since the project was launched, it has been welcomed by Chinese and foreign students.
Shandong University said that in the next step, the university will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the 'student partner' project, seriously summarize and reflect, constantly improve its work, and live up to the expectations of all sectors of society for Shandong University.