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.' 💻✨
