The Windy Road of Postgraduate Entrance Examination

Author: Sang Lei, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book includes dozens of articles by graduate students from renowned universities across the country, offering multi-faceted perspectives on the struggles of postgraduate entrance exam candidates. It reflects a unique focus on the life experiences of this group, fully embodying the enterprising spirit of contemporary Chinese youth striving for success. The readings are inspiring and aim to provide spiritual support for those preparing for the exam. The postgraduate entrance exam, as an individual choice, is intertwined with many other stories: love, work, family, career, various backgrounds and experiences, diverse goals, and different mindsets, making this path of postgraduate pursuit resemble a kaleidoscope, reflecting a colorful yet authentic life. Some of the authors were once teachers, doctors, journalists, tour guides, while others were civil servants or laid-off workers. They reflect on the transformative years of the exam that changed their destinies and, in turn, contemplate the exam and explore the meaning of life. Many of the beautiful and moving essays in the book are written with elegant and fluent prose, touching on life's insights, the joys and sorrows of emotions, and the gains and losses of academic pursuits. Numerous articles have become famous and widely read among postgraduate candidates.