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Imagine studying for the biggest exam of your life while navigating a global pandemic . That’s the reality for millions of Chinese students prepping for the gaokao, China’s ultra-competitive national college entrance exam. This year, Grade 12 teacher Gou Qiang from Shandong Normal University’s high school shares how students are tackling unprecedented challenges.
'The pressure is always high, but COVID-19 added another layer,' says Gou, whose students juggle 12-hour study days with strict safety protocols. Even as pandemic measures ease, classrooms buzz with masked students and hand sanitizer stations—while teachers like Gou double as part-time health guardians.
From rotating desk disinfection to hybrid Zoom-in-classroom setups, schools are blending old-school rigor with pandemic-era adaptability. 'This generation is resilient,' Gou adds. 'They’ve learned to thrive under pressure—mask or no mask.'
. That’s the reality for millions of Chinese students prepping for the gaokao, China’s ultra-competitive national college entrance exam. This year, Grade 12 teacher Gou Qiang from Shandong Normal University’s high school shares how students are tackling unprecedented challenges. 
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