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In China, millions of students fight to get into universities, but very few want to go to vocational schools (trade schools). Why is this?In this episode, Leo and Sarah discuss the deep cultural reasons behind this choice. They talk about "Face" (Mianzi), the difference between "White Collar" and "Blue Collar" jobs, and the reputation of vocational education in China.If you are learning English and want to understand modern Chinese society, this episode is for you!
By Mr.CIn China, millions of students fight to get into universities, but very few want to go to vocational schools (trade schools). Why is this?In this episode, Leo and Sarah discuss the deep cultural reasons behind this choice. They talk about "Face" (Mianzi), the difference between "White Collar" and "Blue Collar" jobs, and the reputation of vocational education in China.If you are learning English and want to understand modern Chinese society, this episode is for you!