Excellence by ear: Blind student reaches for her dream

To prepare for the college entrance examination, Cai practiced for more than four hours a day.

"I feel blessed to be born into a nice family like this, to study in a good school and to have teachers and friends who have given me so much love and support," said Cai. "Their laughter has provided great encouragement."

Cai looks forward to college life this fall. "It is my dream to study with the normal students," she said.

"I love music and will apply for further studies in four years. I want to serve as a music teacher for disabled students in the future, to let them know that we can be just as good if we try."