The Documentary Podcast The Fifth Floor: Exam nightmares
Sep 14, 2024
Join journalists Wanqing Zhang and Eric Junzhe as they reflect on the pressures and intense preparation surrounding China’s Gaokao exam, revealing unique coping mechanisms like throwing textbooks out the window. Soutik Biswas shares alarming insights into exam scandals in India that threaten students' futures. Meanwhile, Caroline Steel offers fascinating explanations behind recurring exam nightmares, connecting them to lingering stress and anxiety. It's a riveting look at the emotional toll of education across continents.
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