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Beyond the Gaokao Vol 13: A Theoretical Physicist on Talent, Passion, and Pivots


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This episode presents a fascinating interview with a theoretical physicist, conducted by 宫师姐Chelsea as part of her "Beyond the Gaokao" project to broaden high school students' perspectives on life choices. The interviewee shares his unique journey: from being direct-admitted to Peking University's Yuanpei College through a physics competition, earning a US theoretical physics PhD, to becoming a software engineer in New York. This discussion offers insights into a "half-herded" high school life during SARS, the liberal arts model of Yuanpei College, and critical reflections on talent, passion, and making impactful life choices.


Originally posted on WeChat 公众号 @breakbarriers 《10号分享:竞赛保送北大元培的理论物理学博士谈天赋》


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