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Guo Enhui, a student from Jiaozuo, Henan, dropped out of Peking University despite scoring 669 points in the college entrance exam. He later enrolled in Tsinghua University with a score of 716 points. Teachers labeled him the 'worst top student' for his perceived lack of ambition, as he did not prioritize attending elite universities. Guo's remarks about not studying during holidays have sparked public debate on academic pressures and education values in China.
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Student Who Dropped Out of Peking University Claims the Title of 'Worst Top Student'
Recently, Guo Enhui from Jiaozuo, Henan, has gained attention after dropping out of Peking University, where he had scored 669 points on the college entrance exam, and subsequently enrolled in Tsinghua University with a score of 716 points the following year. In an interview, Guo mentioned that teachers referred to him as the "worst top student" in his class. They perceived him as lacking ambition, believing that he did not aspire to attend prestigious universities like Tsinghua or Peking University. Guo stated that during holidays, he feels it is unnecessary to continue studying, a sentiment that has sparked a range of reactions among the public about student pressures and education values. His case raises significant questions regarding academic expectations and the pressures faced by students in high-achieving environments. Notably, Guo's journey of transferring from one elite institution to another highlights the immense competitiveness in the current education landscape in China.