[Editor's note]
were born in 2000. They are the "millennial generation" with epoch-making significance. In the 2018 school season, "post-00s" have become the main force among freshmen.
China joined WTO in December 2001. The growth of "post-00s" covers China's WTO cycle, which makes them have a more international perspective and be more "open". At the same time, the "post-2000s" grew up in an era of popularization of the Internet. For them, the Internet is a necessity of life, just like air and water.
Most of the parents of the "post-00s" generation are born in the 1970s, which is now the main part of China's middle class. They also have enough financial strength to support the "post-00s" to choose according to their own interests.
Nowadays, "post-00s" have been fully "online". The Paper interviewed 20 people born after 2000 and asked them to answer 20 questions. From their various answers, we can feel that the people born after 2000 are more unconstrained and creative than their predecessors. . It can be said that the "post-00s generation" has brought a new culture.
Hong Yang stood in front of the "Dare to Be Stone" of Peking University Guanghua School of Management . The pictures in this article were all provided by the interviewees
Biographies
Name: Hong Yang
Gender: Male
Birthday: 2000.2.15
Middle school: Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School, Zhejiang Province
University: Peking University
Department: Guanghua School of Management
Features: Favorite Music, idol Lady Gaga. I am interested in philosophy and love reading Hegel's books. Pursue happy learning.
html On August 30, freshmen from Peking University from all over the world came to Yanyuan to register as freshmen. "The scrolls of Yanyuan are so beautiful, just like the youthful years you will stay here." The latest enrollment statistics released by the Admissions Office of Peking University show that in 2018, Peking University (school headquarters) admitted a total of 3,047 undergraduate freshmen, including ordinary undergraduates from the mainland. 2,963 students, including 64 students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and 20 students from the mathematics elite class; 330 international students from 34 countries and regions at home and abroad were recruited at the same time; Peking University School of Medicine admitted a total of 873 undergraduate freshmen, including 850 general undergraduate students from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao There are 23 students from Taiwan.Most of the students are "babys of the century" born in 2000, with 80% of students born after 2000, and Hong Yang is one of them. Hong Yang, 18 years old, is from Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. He is full of expectations for his new life at Peking University.
Hong Yang's admission notice
The "New College Entrance Examination" brings new opportunities
In the 2018 college entrance examination, he scored a total of 713 points, including 122 points in Chinese, 146 points in mathematics, and 145 points in English. He received full marks in all three subjects of physics and chemistry. Due to his outstanding achievements, Hong Yang's name appeared in everyone's sight.
As the two pilot provinces and cities in the country for the comprehensive reform of the college entrance examination admission system, Shanghai City and Zhejiang Province respectively announced the implementation plan for the comprehensive reform of the college entrance examination on September 19, 2014. According to the implementation plan, college entrance examination enrollment in the two places will no longer be "one test determines life" from 2017.
In 2017, Zhejiang Province began to fully implement the comprehensive reform of the college entrance examination and admissions system. Being in it, Hong Yang also felt the pressure brought by the "new college entrance examination". “If you’re not taking the exam, you’re on the way to the exam.” He told The Paper (www.thepaper.cn). “In the past, it was basically only in the third year of high school when you were more stressed. Now you have to take the test in the first year of high school. The whole high school period is stressful. They are all relatively large. However, on the other hand, it also trains people's abilities."
In Hong Yang's view, how to improve the ability to withstand pressure and execute plans has become a key factor in winning the "New College Entrance Examination". He told The Paper that he suggested that students release their energy in a targeted manner, focus on a certain chosen subject, and spend as little time as possible to solve it, rather than balancing their efforts every time.
Hong Yang has achieved excellent results since he was a child and doesn't let his family worry about him. His mother, Ms. Jin, said this was due to her son developing good habits since childhood.
"For example, when I get home from school, I do my homework first and then play, and go to bed early. After developing these habits, my parents don't care about me anymore." Hong Yang said.
"He has a very good temper, is very nice, and is easy to talk to, but he has high academic requirements for himself." In the eyes of Li Yong, the high school teacher, Hong Yang is cheerful, delicate, and a person who is willing to share.
In the chemistry interest group of Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School, Hong Yang is one of the students who often gives lectures. Li Yong told The Paper, "Many students said that the classes he gave were more thorough than the university professors invited by the school. He would spend a lot of time preparing lessons carefully every time, and even the PPT was very good. As a student, It’s very rare.”
Hong Yang has also encountered ups and downs along the way. Since his freshman year in high school, he has participated in chemistry competitions and won two places in the national preliminary competition. "For some students, winning the first prize is already very good, but for them, they may feel unwilling to not make it to the provincial team, and they will feel a little pressure. Fortunately, he can get out of this state. Through this process, he has also grown a lot. "Li Yong said, "It's not that the post-2000 generation can't bear hardships, it's just that the hardships they endured are different from those of the previous two generations."
As a representative of college entrance examination students, Hong. Yang (middle) participated in the recording of Zhejiang Satellite TV's China Blue 10th Anniversary special program
Philosophy, Hegel: The Humanistic Complex of Science Guys
Hong Yang has never "study to death". In his spare time, he watches British dramas, foreign movies or documentaries. He likes the British humor and authentic accent in "Sherlock ". Even in his busiest senior year of high school, he would still find time to read Hegel and his favorite philosophical works.
"I think philosophy can help us understand the world, make our thinking more profound, and improve the way we do things." For Hong Yang, philosophy does not only exist in philosophical readings, but can also be summarized in daily life. The principles will guide you in turn. "Just like when learning chemistry, many conditions will affect the product of a certain reaction. At this time, you can see the mutual transformation process of the main contradictions and secondary contradictions, making people feel that the connections between the many factors behind things are rich. Sometimes seemingly irrelevant factors can also have indirect effects."
Li Haiyun, associate professor at the School of Educational Sciences of Shanxi Normal University, told The Paper that he believes that everyone's innate qualities will have some biases, but in a person's complete growth, there is no difference. If you don’t study liberal arts, you can’t do without science. "For a science student, humanistic literacy may make his life more meaningful and interesting, and even improve his sense of social responsibility."
Li Yong also said, "Once the child's horizons are opened, the child's life experience will be broadened. You will naturally become mature and you will be relatively calm about setbacks.”
This summer, Hong Yang went to take the driver’s license test as planned, and also learned vocal music and English that he was interested in. He has arrived in Beijing two days in advance, and his four-year colorful university life is about to begin. He hopes that he can continue to find happiness in learning, "People will always have things they are interested in, want to know, and want to study. I hope Find your future direction and live happily. "
[Quick answers to 20 questions from the post-2000 generation]
1. What is your attitude towards being called the "post-00s generation" or the "millennial generation"? Use three adjectives to describe yourself as a member of your generation.
Hong Yang: I spent some time with some classmates who were born in 1999. They called me "post-00s" in a joking way. I don’t think such a label actually makes much sense, except that younger students may be more dependent on electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers. When we get along, everyone is looking at their mobile phones, which reduces mutual communication, and friends become relatively alienated. People of the first two generations may prefer to go on trips with friends, etc., while younger students prefer to stay at home, play games and immerse themselves in their own small rooms.
2. For those born in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, if you were asked to use three adjectives to describe them, what would they be?
Hong Yang: is stable, conservative and considerate of the next generation.
3. Is there any idol? Why do you regard him/her as an idol?
Hong Yang: My idol is the singer Lady Gaga. I like her music, her music attitude and professionalism. Her songs cover a wide range of topics, not only love and love, but also a lot of content related to society, history, and religion.There are many cool sentences in her lyrics, which are very creative and thoughtful.
4. What are your hobbies?
Hong Yang: likes to listen to music and also likes to sing. The genres are quite diverse, and I listen to a little bit of each genre. I like those with better lyrics, such as Lin Xi, Fang Wenshan , Wu Qingfeng in China; Lady Gaga and Florence+The Machine in foreign countries. I don’t have a particular favorite sport. When I get to college, I might try out for the school choir.
5. Do you have a mobile phone? How old were you when you got your first mobile phone? What are the most commonly used video software, chat software and news application software?
Hong Yang: junior high school got its first mobile phone. Nowadays, mobile phones mainly include some office apps for processing files, such as WPS. Commonly used social software are WeChat and QQ; video software mainly uses Youku and iQiyi . I use social media and music software a lot, but I don’t play games. Recently I installed some economics-related news apps recommended by the university.
6. Have you ever been abroad before going to university? Do you have any plans to go abroad for exchange after entering university?
Hong Yang: I have been to South Korea, Singapore and the Maldives with my family and friends. There are plans to study abroad during undergraduate studies.
7. How is your relationship with your parents? Do you have any brothers or sisters? What influence does your family of origin have on you?
Hong Yang: I am an only child and have a good relationship with my parents. I usually have similar relationships with my friends, but they can be strict sometimes. When I was a child, my parents paid more attention to cultivating some of my study habits. For example, when I was in elementary school, they told me to go home and finish my homework before playing.
8. What equipment have you purchased for your upcoming college life? What entrance gifts have your parents or relatives given you? What entrance gifts do you want most?
Hong Yang: My mother bought me an iPad Pro, and I bought a computer myself. In order to ensure sleep, I also prepared bed curtains.
9. How much have you prepared for college living expenses every month? Should you ask your parents for living expenses?
Hong Yang: Parents have prepared 3,000 yuan for the first month, and will adjust it according to the actual situation. You probably won't think about working part-time because study is still the most important thing.
10. Are you satisfied with your university major? Do you have any plans to change majors or pursue a double degree?
Hong Yang: I was admitted through the "Liberal Arts Program". I heard that Peking University is relatively open to changing majors on campus. If you feel that your major is not suitable for you at first, you will choose to change majors, such as politics, economics, philosophy, etc. There are currently no plans to pursue a double major.
11. What are the expectations regarding college housing conditions and roommate assignments?
Hong Yang: hopes that the dormitory building will have an independent bathroom with hot showers and that roommates will have similar work and rest habits. You can't sleep too little in a day. You should go to bed before 12 o'clock at the latest.
12. Plastic surgery is very popular nowadays, and some boys also wear makeup. Would you consider changing your personal image in college?
Hong Yang: I majored in economics. If I develop into business in the future, I may need to adjust my clothing or appearance. I haven't considered plastic surgery.
13. What do you want to do in college? If you rank it in order of importance, what are the top three?
Hong Yang: First of all, I want to study happily; if I have the opportunity, I want to apply for a foreign university; I also want to exercise my social skills.
14. Will you have a boyfriend/girlfriend in college?
Hong Yang: will be considered.
15. What kind of university club do you want to join?
Hongyang: choir, as well as societies related to foreign culture and foreign languages.
16. What characteristics do you think a good teacher in university should have?
Hong Yang: has a scholarly temperament. Advocate reason and respect knowledge. Can pursue and explore the truth relatively purely. Be responsible in class.
17. How do you deal with interpersonal relationships with teachers, classmates, etc.?
Hong Yang: I think the high incidence of anxiety and depression is mainly due to too much pressure from the outside world, including heavy academic pressure. Some parents are also anxious and will try to push their children. If I feel stressed, I try my best to get things done, then make myself happy, listen to music or chat with other students.
18. Will you consider starting a business during college? After graduating from college, will you choose to find a job first or continue your studies?
Hong Yang: will not consider starting a business during college, but will focus on studying. It’s hard to say what my plans will be after graduation, but I will probably continue my studies.
19. Do you accept the theory that "reading is useless"?
Hong Yang: Of course this cannot be said for . Although this may also happen, because for some positions, experience and ability are more important than academic qualifications, but in many cases academic qualifications are also the threshold for employment opportunities. And reading can also help people's mood, making them calmer and more cautious.
20. What do you hope to gain from college?
Hong Yang: I hope that through four years of undergraduate study, I can find my own interests and future direction, lay a solid foundation for the future, and live happily.
