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Why Are Chinese College Students Shunning Dorm Living?
The lack of privacy in communal dorms and disputes with roommates have prompted many college students to seek off-campus housing, only to find their options limited by financial and safety concerns
Prayers, Calligraphy, and Hanfu: How Chinese Kids Usher in Their First Day of School
Incoming first-graders in China participate in the “First Writing Ceremonies” before starting elementary school to better their chances of a gainful education
The Boom of College Admissions Counseling in China
Complicated admissions policies and a cutthroat job market have made college application consultation a lucrative business in China, but the quality of service is often subpar
China’s Gen Alpha Kids: Gambling Cards, Chasing Happiness
Is the latest card craze an unhealthy addiction for children or a lifeline for small-town shop owners?
Parental Overreach: The Controversial Rise of Parent Groups in Chinese Universities
Are parent groups essential for ensuring student safety, or do they hinder student growth?
Why China’s Young Urbanites Seek Refuge in Night School
China‘s stressed-out urban young professionals head to night schools to unwind and learn new skills
Could You Pass Ancient China’s Exam for Child Prodigies?
China’s imperial examinations included a controversial test for gifted children
A Sense of Ceremony: China’s Most Creative Graduations
From traditional “capping ceremonies” to driving tractors across campus, here are some graduation ceremonies students are unlikely to forget
Class Struggles: Vocational Schools Still Fail to Provide Opportunities to Students
Dogged by social stigma and lack of resources, vocational high schools fail to give students the education they need to succeed in modern China
“We Have Students Falling Asleep in Class”: Life After China’s Private Tutoring Ban
Students, parents, and tutors discuss life after China's crackdown on after school tutoring and what’s really wrong with the education system
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