Alumni couple lends a helping hand to needy students

During this visit, the couple met with students who benefited from the fund. One of them is Huangfu Botao from Yunnan province, who received financial assistance four years ago as a freshman and is currently pursuing a master's degree at the School of Economics. "The donation from the two elders is a witness to my growth through the years, from leaving my hometown to go to university in Shanghai and from finishing undergraduate program to pursuing a master's degree," Huangfu said.

Another beneficiary is He Ruiaoxue, a freshman from the College of Foreign Languages and Literature. She said the financial support relieved her burden and allowed her to focus on campus life. She is now trying to enroll in a dual-degree program, which combines a BA in English with a BS in computer science.

The students gave the couple a collection of 590 letters to express their gratitude and share their growth. One letter reads, "Teaching in rural areas and communicating with children who harbor dreams similar to mine has strengthened my determination to pass on love and warmth to others." Another reads, "Despite the challenges and setbacks, I believe that efforts can transform lives. As your story has shown, hard work would bring rewards."