Student overcomes adversity to pursue academic dream

She immediately immersed herself in rehabilitation and seized every opportunity to catch up on her studies.

Three months later, Zhou returned to her senior classroom at the Affiliated High School of Shanghai Jiaotong University.

She regained her confidence and started making preparations for the 2021 gaokao with the support of her teachers and classmates.

"As long as you haven't lost the courage to live, everything can start from zero," Zhou said.