As millions in China tackle the gaokao, the high-stakes college entrance exam shaping futures 🎯, international students are sharing how their home countries handle this academic rite of passage. From Türkiye to Colombia, we dive into the tests that define teenage dreams—and the universal hustle to ace them! 💪
🇹🇷 Türkiye\'s YKS: Marathon of Multiple Choice
\"Imagine a two-day sprint covering math, science, and Turkish literature,\" says Mustafa Umut Ozbek, a Tsinghua University student from Türkiye. The YKS exam determines entry into competitive fields like medicine and engineering, with intense prep courses being the norm. 📅 \"Everyone knows coffee shops turn into study hubs during exam season!\" he laughs.
🇨🇴 Colombia\'s Saber 11: Critical Thinking Over Cramming
Andres Ospina from Colombia explains their Saber 11 test focuses on analytical skills: \"We solve real-world scenarios in social studies and language—it\'s less about memorization.\" 🧠 The exam also includes an experimental \"interdisciplinary\" section, keeping students on their toes!
🌐 One World, Shared Hustle
Both students agree: No matter the format, the pressure to succeed bonds students globally. 🤝 As Mustafa and Andres cheer on this year\'s gaokao candidates (\"You\'ve got this!\" ✨), their stories remind us that big dreams often start with a single exam sheet.
