Silicon Valley in the United States is one of the important technological centers for innovation in the world, gathering a large number of high-tech enterprises, first-class universities, scientific research institutions and innovative talents. On August 13, twenty students of Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) and two teachers from International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office arrived in San Jose, starting Shenzhen Technology University - International Technological University (ITU) Summer School 2018. The international office of ITU gave a warm welcome to the delegation from SZTU.

The delegation of SZTU visits ITU. [Photo by International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

On the late morning of August 13, the delegation of SZTU walked around ITU’s campus with curiosity and had a lunch with the students from other universities who also attended the summer school. In the afternoon, they visited the Intel Museum and got utterly immersed in the wonderful tech world.

The delegation of SZTU visits the Intel Museum. [Photo by International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

During the 15-day program, SZTU students attended some lectures, such as Intelligent System, History of Silicon Valley, Bioelectronics, Business Communication, Sound Making with MATLAB, Mobility & Ethnic Hacking, Cyber Security and so on. They also enjoyed cultural attractions, such as the Computer History Museum, Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf.

SZTU students visit the Golden Gate Bridge. [Photo by International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

20 SZTU students were divided into 4 groups and they took their group presentations very seriously, as a result of which, they all passed the final presentations and obtained the certificates from ITU.

SZTU students obtain the certificates from ITU. [Photo by International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

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Silicon Valley is a region in the southern San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California, which is the global innovative high-tech center, attracting IT talents, venture capital as well as social media. San Jose is the Valley's largest city, the 3rd-largest in California, and the 10th-largest in the United States.