近日，参与中外合作办学项目海外交流的同学们，首次参加了田纳西州拉瑟福德县第三届CFRC牛仔竞技表演，零距离感受美国传统乡村文化魅力。

Recently, international exchange students from our cooperative education program attended the 3rd Annual CFRC Rodeo in Rutherford County, Tennessee, experiencing traditional American rural culture up close.

难忘的西部体验 

Unforgettable Western Experience

2月28日至3月1日，同学们观看了空中骑马、套牛、牛仔摔跤等精彩赛事，还参与了“最佳牛仔装扮”等互动环节。活动从下午5:30开始，同学们不仅欣赏了正式比赛，还有机会近距离接触参赛动物，了解牛仔们的比赛准备工作。

From February 28 to March 1, students watched exciting events including bronc riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling, while also participating in interactive activities like the "Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest." Starting at 5:30 PM, they not only enjoyed the formal competition but also had the opportunity to get close to the animals and observe the cowboys' preparation process.

文化收获 

Cultural Gains

“这比我们在电影里看到的更加真实震撼，通过亲身体验才能真正理解美国乡村文化的独特魅力。”参与活动的软件工程（中美）2202班同学罗佳凡分享道。

"This was much more authentic and impressive than what we see in movies. Only through personal experience can we truly understand the unique charm of American rural culture," shared Luo Jiafan, a student from Software Engineering Class 2202.

“通过与当地居民交流，我对美国乡村传统有了更立体的理解，这远比课本上学到的知识生动多了。”软件工程（中美）2202班的同学慕雯珊表示。

"Through interactions with local residents, I gained a more three-dimensional understanding of American rural traditions, which is much more vivid than what we learn from textbooks," said Mu Wenshan from Software Engineering Class 2202.

此次活动是中外合作办学项目组国际教育的重要组成部分，旨在拓宽学生国际视野，增强跨文化交流能力，帮助他们更好地融入海外学习生活。

This event is an important component of our cooperative education program's international curriculum, aimed at broadening students' global perspective, enhancing cross-cultural communication skills, and helping them better integrate into overseas study life.

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