Beijing Foreign Studies University is an institution of higher learning with a long history. It was taught by professors Xu Guozhang, Wang Zuoliang and Zhou Jueliang, who laid a solid foundation for the humanistic atmosphere of Beijing Foreign Studies University. However, there is a phenomenon in the field of higher education now. Everyone pursues the so-called general education, but in fact, they simply add a few humanities courses. This paper will discuss whether the tradition of studying abroad still exists and the real significance of general education.

The tradition of beiwai

Beijing Foreign Studies University has a long history. It is taught by Xu Guozhang, Wang Zuoliang and Zhou Jueliang. They are not only proficient in foreign languages, but also in China culture. These experts and scholars of the older generation have laid a solid foundation for the humanistic atmosphere of Beiwai. Today, is the tradition of Beiwai still there?

The real significance of general education

Now everyone is pursuing the so-called general education, but in fact, it is only a simple addition of several humanities courses. For students, this practice can not achieve the real effect of learning from the past to the present, but it is a waste of time. So, what is the real meaning of general education?

Focus on one's own professional field

In the university stage, students should focus on their own professional courses, conduct in-depth research and publish academic papers, rather than excessively pursuing general education. Because general education is actually a process that needs long-term accumulation from the beginning of primary school, and it can not be achieved only through a few courses in the university. Then, focusing on their own professional fields is what college students should do.