"Stand solemnly, look to the right, turn 45 degrees to the left, salute, turn back, and walk in unison", with the instructor's order, the military training for the 2019 college students officially began.
Among the freshmen, there is a particularly eye-catching "grandma-level" freshman, she is the grandmother of Shi Narcissus, who was born in 1957, is over 60 years old but still young and energetic, which is admirable.
Seeing that the 62-year-old freshman who had just entered the school performed well in the high-intensity entrance training, her movements were smooth, she did not talk about her age, and strictly followed the standards, and the reporter couldn't help but be impressed by her.
Although she is older than a young and fashionable college freshman, her mentality is like that of a teenager, full of energy and serious energy. Her unyielding character is deeply admired, and her spirit is worth learning from all freshmen.
At the military training site of the 2019 freshmen of Henan Tuina Vocational College, the heroic appearance of Grandma Shi Shuixian was unforgettable, and she was our model.
In the interval of arduous military training, this "grandma-level" freshman aroused the strong interest of other students. The little girls next to her surrounded her, eagerly asking her about her fatigue level and water needs.
At this time, Grandma Shi Narcissus became the focus of everyone's attention and was spoiled by everyone. And Grandma Shi Narcissus is also very easy-going and cheerful, sitting on the playground with the girls, talking and laughing, and sharing her past experiences.
I have been waiting 24 years for the feeling of pursuing my dreams to finally be able to enter the university. However, why did I decide to take the college entrance examination and walk onto a university campus when everyone else my age was enjoying their old age? "
Shi Shuixian recalls an experience when she was 38 years old in 1995, when she was bothered by a sudden leg pain, and finally decided to go out to seek medical treatment in the company of her family.
Arranged by fate, she met the opportunity to change her life in the Affiliated Hospital of Henan Tuina Vocational College. There, Shi Shuixian saw with her own eyes the doctors using acupuncture and massage to relieve the pain and restore the health of patients, which shocked her deeply.
Since then, she has developed a keen interest in the industry.
In the depths of Shi Shuixian's heart, there seemed to be a voice guiding her. She said that it was as if she had found her way in life. The voice told her that she wanted to be like a hospital teacher, able to help others with their pain.
Therefore, she planted the seed to apply for medical majors, looking forward to one day becoming a worker in the field of health care. From that moment on, the idea of studying medicine slowly took root in her heart, and eventually grew into a towering tree, propelling her step by step towards the path of realizing her dream.
Grandma Shi Shuixian said that although her original profession was an accountant and she had been working diligently, in 2007, she was 50 years old and reached the legal retirement age.
Originally, she planned to achieve her dream after retirement, however, at this time, her husband was experiencing problems in his career and was at a critical stage and needed her help and support very much.
After careful consideration, between her campus dream and her husband's career, Shi Shuixian finally chose the latter and temporarily shelved her campus dream.
After Shi Shuixian retired, she did not choose to live comfortably, but chose to work as an accountant in her husband's company. She worked in this position for 8 years, and it was not until the company's development was on the right track that she was relieved and bold to pursue her dream and embark on the road of study.
In 2016, she didn't have any worries and came to the secondary school department of Henan Tuina Vocational College to learn the best health care technology. This is the first time she has returned to campus after graduating from high school, and although she is a little nervous and apprehensive, she is happy to be able to choose a major she loves and do what she really loves.
This was the first step in realizing her dream and the beginning of a three-year secondary school study journey.
Shi Shuixian recalled her school days, when she eat, lived and attended classes every day, just like other classmates. Even after becoming a teacher at a massage center, she took her job of teaching massage practice very seriously.
Whenever the teacher corrected her irregular movements, she would humbly ask for advice. In these three years of study, Shi Shuixian went all out, she and her classmates got up early to practice, and had the courage to compete in professional theoretical learning and practical operation.
Those study days seemed to make her go back to her youth, and regain her original enthusiasm and motivation. Her hard work paid off, and with her excellent professional strength, she stood out among many young students and won the first-class scholarship of the secondary school department of Henan Tuina Vocational College.
Her learning energy has also won praise from the whole class, and her classmates also specially reserved a place in the middle for her during the graduation photo. The students affectionately said to her, "Auntie, we are your right-hand men, and I wish you to continue to work hard to achieve your college dreams." ”
The accumulation of professional knowledge of Narcissus in the secondary school department made her realize her university dream with hard work and action, and it was right in front of her.
In the end, she was admitted to Henan Tuina Vocational College with excellent results in the 2019 separate admissions examination, and became a "grandma-level" freshman of the school's 2019 ** department, realizing her long-standing wish.
Grandma Shi Narcissus, who was holding the admission letter, was full of happy smiles. But behind her joy, we can feel more of her persistent pursuit and unremitting efforts for her medical dream.
Shi Shuixian said that people of her age do not like square dancing, but like to study, and feel that this kind of life is very fulfilling, and they can also repay the society with knowledge.
And she chose to study medicine, not to chase fame and fortune, but simply hope to become a volunteer in the field of training after graduation, and use her professional knowledge to help more people as soon as possible and alleviate the torture of illness.
As for her future plans, Shi Shuixian said that she wants to become a worker in the field of community health care. "I am older and can understand the feelings and thoughts of my peers, and through my professional studies at the College, I believe that I can better serve them. ”
Wang Shukuan, head of the Department of Henan Tuina Vocational College, said that the health care field has broad prospects for development in the future, especially for the middle-aged and elderly groups, and the market potential is huge.
Shi Shuixian had a great time in her university life, and she was deeply fond of the school atmosphere. In the university dormitory, she shares a room with five other classmates, and her bed is in the lower bunk for daily living.
During meal times, she usually goes to the cafeteria with her classmates to eat. Compared with the young "post-00s" freshmen, Shi Shuixian prefers to choose a light diet, and most of them are vegetarian dishes.
I am passionate about TCM and have my own philosophy on health care. Ms. Shi said that in order to enter the industry she has always desired, she has been studying hard, and has strict requirements for her diet, less concerned with satisfying her appetites, and more concerned with physical health.
In addition to studying, Shi Narcissus is keen on the scholarly world of the library. She has a burning love for her chosen industry, both past and present. For university life, Shi Shuixian feels extremely lucky to be able to get along with the younger generation of classmates day and night, which makes her feel like she is back to 20 years old.
When she graduated from high school, she missed the opportunity to enter college due to various reasons, but her thirst for knowledge never faded, and the seeds of college have always taken root in her heart.
Her family gave full support to Shi Shuixian's dream of regaining the campus, especially her wife, who fully supported her and even accompanied her to class, and their walks on campus were also the envy of many college students.
During her years of study, she received great support from her family, husband and teachers, and achieved remarkable academic results. Not only did she not lag behind others because she was a little older, but she faced every day with a young mindset, communicated with young people without barriers, and was even able to quickly integrate into their discussions.
Shi Shuixian's husband confessed affectionately in an interview**: "No matter what she does, I will be by her side." This affectionate confession made Grandma Shi Narcissus blush.
The reporter successfully captured the most beautiful moment of their love, and everyone sincerely wished them happiness forever.
This 62-year-old grandmother of Shi Narcissus, she dared to pursue her dreams, and after years of hard work, she finally realized her dream of being admitted to the university. However, when she participated in the freshman military training with her older classmates was uploaded to the Internet, it caused a storm.
Some netizens expressed dissatisfaction with this, believing that she should stay at home to take care of her family, instead of coming out to compete with young people for resources. However, Grandma Shi Narcissus insisted on her beliefs, defended difficulties, and moved forward bravely.
We should respect her choice and support her determination to pursue her dreams.
Although some people questioned why Grandma Shi Narcissus came out to snatch the social resources of young people, most people supported her decision. After all, no one can dictate what kind of things must be done at what age, and everyone has the right to pursue their dreams.
Grandma Shi Narcissus successfully admitted to the university through her own efforts, which in itself is a respectable act. Her life is full of challenges and opportunities.
Even though she is now in her 70s, Grandma Shi Shuixian still insists on pursuing her studies and is looking forward to getting her dream university diploma in July 2022.
Her story teaches us that age is just a number, and that as long as you have a dream, you must have a chance to achieve it.
Grandma Shi Shuixian has gained a lot from her three years of university life, she shared, "At home, I often do massages for my wife and children, and this technique has also been recognized. ”
In class, my grandmother performed well, listened carefully, asked questions actively, and even the teacher often praised her for her excellence. This made the post-00s students on the side feel pressure, but this kind of "involution" also made the students of the entire ** department feel happy, because the vitality and motivation of the grandmother have been infecting them to work harder.
Today, Grandma Shi Narcissus is in good spirits and is only 65 years old. On April 1, 2022, her roommate also posted a photo with her grandmother with the caption: "Miss Narcissus's lipstick is so beautiful. ”
*, Grandma Shi Narcissus smiled very happily, which is enough to prove that she has had a very happy and fulfilling time in the three years of college.