Visually impaired student admitted to college

Yu Xiaonan, a visually impaired student from Hefei, Anhui province, celebrated tearfully after being accepted by Anhui University of Arts on Monday.

Her acceptance, after a grueling second attempt at the national college entrance exam, or gaokao, marks a significant milestone for Yu, who has defied limitations throughout her life.

Yu's journey to higher education, where she will pursue a major in musical performance, has been fraught with challenges. Born in 2005 with congenital eye disease, her best-corrected vision remains extremely limited.