LFA STUDENTS, INTERNATIONAL WEEK IN CHINA
From October 27 to November 4, a delegation of three students from the "Nicolae Balcescu" Land Forces Academy of Sibiu participated in the seventh edition of the Cadets’ International Week organized by the "Army Engineering University of PLA" (AEUPLA), in Nanjing, China.
CADET MASTER SERGEANT Livia Barsan, CADET SERGEANT FIRST CLASS Nicolae Neag-Rasinar and CADET SERGEANT FIRST CLASS Robert Craciun participated, together with cadets from 15 other states, in courses and seminars related to the following topic "The Challenges Posed to Junior Commanding Officers by Diversified Military Missions" and they had the opportunity to attend a firing session with armament provided by the Chinese Army and participated in practical exercises specific to Stability and Support Operations. The program prepared by the hosts included visits to tourist attractions such as the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Qinhuai River and specific cultural activities organized by the Chinese cadets.
"We felt extremely welcome, we followed their daily program, we were constantly accompanied and supported by the Chinese cadets. We participated in specific cultural activities organized by the students, who initiated us into the Chinese traditions, which meant a memorable and valuable experience for us. I met and stroke up a friendship with military students from countries such as Pakistan, India, South Korea, and Egypt and learned very much about each of the participating institutions. Being the first time in China, the opportunity to visit sights of great historical importance was truly unique”, said CADET MASTER SERGEANT Livia Barsan.
