January of 2026 marks a busy beginning. Hope held an annual staff gathering and assessment. During the annual gathering, laughter and warmth filled the air as Hope team members sat together, sharing stories of hard work and achievements as well as valuable experiences from the past year. In this warm and harmonious atmosphere, a strong sense of team cohesion that injected a great deal of spiritual motivation.

The annual staff assessment included a paper exam and a PPT presentation on knowledge and skills needed for study abroad industry. Hope team's meticulous attitude towards international education was truly admirable. Every project and every question was repeatedly polished to strive for perfection. From the precise positioning of student planning to the strict control during the execution process, all reflected Hope's professionalism and perseverance towards education market.

What deserves special attention is that the content of the assessment was highly targeted. It especially focused on two hot trends in the current study-abroad industry: Firstly, the emerging market of Malaysia. The assessment delved into key information such as Malaysia's higher education system, popular majors, and employment prospects, requiring consultant team to accurately grasp the characteristics and trends of this market so as to provide students with more forward-looking and practical study-abroad plans.

Secondly, new projects, including studying in China and 50+ study tour programs are also included in the assessment. For international students studying in China, it examined the understanding of current resources and what team member can do for new project. Regarding 50+ study tour programs, it focused on aspects such as curriculum design and service. These questions kept pace with market dynamics, highlighting Hope’s keen insight into market changes. At the same time, the question settings were closely centered around students' needs, fully demonstrating the importance attached to student services. In the future, the team will continue to maintain this enthusiasm and make steady progress on the road to excellence of international education.