A student waves goodbye to her parents before entering the exam venue at the Chaoyang Campus of High School Affiliated to Renmin University on June 7, 2024. (Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.
cn) China's grueling national college entrance exam, the gaokao, has concluded, ushering in a period of well-deserved relaxation for newly minted high school graduates and a surge in their spending. With 13.42 million students having completed the gaokaoand entered a lengthy summer break, businesses in the tourism, beauty and education sectors are experiencing a boom.
Many graduates, including Beijing student Chen Yan, are using this time to unwind and explore their options. Chen said he felt good about his performance in the exam and will apply for a place at Beihang University to study aerospace engineering. "I will first take a break during the summer vacation and plan a graduation trip with my friends to bid farewell to my life in high school," Chen said.
To gain a better understanding of his preferred field of study, Chen said he plans to join aerospace-related clubs or internship programs to accumulate some practical experience. "I will obtain some knowledge related to aerospace science and technology during the vacation and preview the fundamental courses to better adapt to university life," he said. Like many high school graduates, Chen said he plans to take advantage of the long holiday to obtain a driver's license.
Driving schools said many students had made reservations for dr.