This episode presents an interview with a doctoral student in Beijing, who shares her academic journey from high school in Hong Kong to pursuing a Ph.D. in mainland China. The discussion explores her educational experiences in various locations, including her undergraduate studies in mainland China and her master's degree in the United States, highlighting the pressures and challenges she faced at each stage. She reflects on her decisions, particularly her desire to escape intense academic competition and her regrets about not considering doctoral programs in Hong Kong due to better financial support and a more international environment.

The interviewer, 宫师姐Chelsea, states her goal of "Beyond the Gaokao" interviews is to collect diverse personal stories to provide high school students with a broader perspective on future possibilities, without imposing her own opinions or advice.

Originally posted on WeChat @breakbarriers《6号分享：从香港考学回大陆，不想再卷的博士生》

And 宫师姐Chelsea's blog

https://www.becomingchelsea.com/post/6%E5%8F%B7%E5%88%86%E4%BA%AB%EF%BC%9A%E4%BB%8E%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E8%80%83%E5%AD%A6%E5%9B%9E%E5%A4%A7%E9%99%86%EF%BC%8C%E4%B8%8D%E6%83%B3%E5%86%8D%E5%8D%B7%E7%9A%84%E5%8D%9A%E5%A3%AB%E7%94%9F