‘Let’s go for it together’: viral story of nurse admitted as mature age PhD candidate to same university as son an inspiration in China
- A Chinese nurse who failed to get into university early in life works hard and finally achieves her dream after being accepted as a PhD candidate
- Her story has gone viral on mainland social media inspiring millions with her never give up on your dream no matter your age attitude
A Chinese nurse has been admitted to the prestigious Zhejiang University as a PhD candidate, one year after her son was also enrolled by the institution. Her story has trended online after millions were inspired by her hard work and perseverance.
Chen Lan, a nurse with 29 years of experience working in eastern China, has gone viral online where she is seen as an inspiration for people wishing to pursue their dream at any age.
Chen, in her late 40s, started working at Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital in Zhejiang province in 1993 after graduating from nursing school. She has aspired to study at university ever since, the People’s Daily reported.
In 2002, she took China’s gaokao test – China’s university entrance exam – but failed to achieve the minimum score for her ideal nursing course.
But she did not give up; in the following years she obtained a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree while working full-time and being promoted to the principal nurse position at her hospital.
Five years ago she set a new goal - pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing at Zhejiang University’s School of Medicine.
