Gaokao over, students feel relief, excitement for future

Seeking a medical major to provide care for those who need it most

Editor's note: The annual college entrance examination, known as gaokao, has drawn to a close. For the vast majority of students, this grueling test marks their first major foray into intense competition. With the results now released, some are jubilant, others disheartened, most are brimming with anticipation for university life ahead.

Cheng Yuhan, 18, high school graduate in Shuozhou, Shanxi province

On the morning of June 9, we concluded the first major milestone of our lives, sitting the gaokao. Seeing my classmates' faces brimming with joy and happiness, a feeling of relief washed over me.