In the tide of globalization, studying abroad has become a bridge between the East and the West. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Chinese student population has grown rapidly, eager to gain a broader perspective and deeper knowledge through overseas study and research. In the process, the tension between cultural clashes, individual choices, and national expectations has become increasingly apparent. This is the story of an individual's growth, and it is also the epitome of cultural and educational exchange in the context of globalization. He Biyu's story is a legend that unfolds in this context.
He Biyu, a girl born in a small city in Chinese mainland, has shown extraordinary learning ability since she was a child. Her parents are both ordinary secondary school teachers, but they are full of expectations and devotion to their daughter's education. At the age of 10, He Biyu entered the gifted youth class in Henan Province with excellent grades, which is a special class for abnormal children, with only 30 students enrolled each year.
Four years later, He Biyu was admitted to Tsinghua University with the first place in science in the province, which became the focus of national attention that year. During her four years at Tsinghua University, her academic performance was still excellent, she not only studied scientific theories in depth, but also actively participated in various academic exchanges, and her future was full of infinite possibilities.
After graduating from Tsinghua University, He Biyu obtained the qualification to study abroad on public assignment and went to the University of Washington to study for a doctorate. Before going abroad, her parents talked to her seriously: "Nannan, your studies are invested by the state, and you will return to China to serve and give back to the society in the future." He Biyu also responded with ideals at the time: "I know, I will remember my responsibility." ”
Studying abroad is not as simple as He Biyu imagined. In the United States, she met top scholars from all over the world, and the academic competition was fierce. Cultural differences and loneliness also made her stressful. During this period, He Biyu gradually discovered that her enthusiasm for scientific research and her pursuit of new knowledge were somewhat different from the academic environment in China.
Five years later, He Biyu successfully obtained her doctorate. When her parents excitedly asked when she would return to China, Ho's answer was unexpected: "I may still want to stay here, there are more resources here that allow me to continue my research." This answer left parents far away in China disappointed and uneasy.
With the passage of time, He Biyu's scientific research achievements in the United States have become more and more fruitful, and she has gradually gained a firm foothold in the international academic community. Whenever she mentioned the question of returning to China, she always seemed hesitant and hesitant.
Years later, Biyu He is an internationally renowned scientist whose research in the field of new energy has had a significant impact on global energy issues. Her connection with her hometown is getting weaker and weaker, and although her parents understand their daughter's determination to pursue scientific research, they can't let go of the regret that their daughter has not returned.
By chance, He Biyu was invited to China to give a keynote speech at an international conference. Standing on the podium of Tsinghua University, looking at the familiar but unfamiliar campus, He Biyu felt an indescribable emotion in her heart. Her speech inspired countless young students, and at the same time made her rethink her relationship with her homeland.
After the speech, He Biyu slowly walked out of the lecture hall surrounded by teachers and students, and a young student's question made her unforgettable: "Sister Biyu, how did you persevere in the difficulties abroad?"
He Biyu replied with a smile: "It is my belief that keeps me to this day, no matter where I am, the heart of pursuing science will never change." I also know that my roots and soul are in China, and this can never be changed. ”
He Biyu's story is not only a transnational academic journey, but also a profound journey of self-exploration and cultural identity. In today's globalized world, she represents Chinese students who are studying abroad, pursuing their dreams in a foreign country and caring for their motherland. Perhaps, the true sense of belonging is not where the body is, but the harbor where the mind can be placed. He Biyu's choice allows us to see that although everyone's life trajectory is full of variables, the inner belief and persistence in the original roots are the inextinguishable beacon for us to move forward in the wind and rain.