Privileges of being a Beijing resident

This year I came to Beijing for postgraduate study after completing a four-year undergraduate degree in a small city near Beijing. I enjoy living in Beijing and the many associated privileges of being part of the city.

When I was in high school, I failed to come to Beijing for university because the required exam scores were too high. After having spent 10 months to prepare for graduate school, I finally succeeded in entering Beijing. Now, several months later, I understand why so many people want to come here.

When A/H1N1 broke out, my parents started worrying about me. When I told them that all residents in Beijing could be vaccinated, they agreed for me to take the jab because they believed the capital would ensure the vaccination was safe. They felt relieved after I received the shot several weeks ago.