This episode presents an interview with "Jay," a Chinese software engineer based in the U.S., conducted by "宫师姐Chelsea." Jay recounts his educational and career journey, starting from his high school experience in China, his "2+2" program that involved studying in both Chinese and American universities, and his eventual pivot from engineering to computer science. He discusses the differences between Chinese and American university systems, his decision to pursue a master's degree in computer science, and his current satisfaction with his job as a programmer at a major tech company. The interview concludes with Jay's advice to "try more things when you're young," emphasizing the lower cost of failure during youth. The interviewer, Chelsea, also outlines her "Beyond the Gaokao" project's goal: to collect diverse life stories from individuals to offer high school students broader perspectives on their future choices, stressing the importance of not imposing her own subjective views.

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