Shanghai students gearing up for college entrance exams are facing a new hurdle: the city’s COVID-19 surge. The Shanghai Municipal Education Commission announced on May 7 that the 2022 autumn exams—a critical milestone for millions—will be postponed to July 7-9 to align with epidemic prevention measures. 🦠📚
Zhou Lingqing, a senior at First Affiliated Middle School of East China Normal University, shared her candid take on navigating study routines amid lockdowns. \"We’ve swapped classrooms for Zoom calls and group study sessions for solo marathons,\" she said, describing how students are balancing exam prep with daily PCR tests and supply runs. 💻🧪
Tips from Zhou and educators:
Leverage online tutoring platforms for subject reviews
Create structured daily schedules to reduce stress
Use lockdown time for focused practice tests
While the delay offers extra prep weeks, mental health remains a priority. Schools are rolling out virtual counseling, and peer support groups are buzzing on WeChat. 🤝💬
With over 50,000 students affected, this year’s exam cycle highlights resilience in the face of uncertainty. As Zhou put it: \"Every challenge is a chance to adapt—even if it’s not the senior year we imagined.\" 🌟
