After completing his studies in the United States, Su Zhen returned to Suzhou, Anhui Province, China, to take part in the civil service examination. His wish was to become a civil servant in the countryside. Su Zhen's story caused a stir among Chinese public opinion.
After passing two rounds of exams, Su Zhen was among 330 personnel selected by the Suzhou Town authorities. From then on, Su Zhen became part of the town's public service staff. He was the only personnel with a doctorate degree.
Other staff members all graduated from universities or vocational schools that are not highly ranked in China.
The story of Su Zhen is causing a stir in Chinese public opinion (Photo: SCMP).
Stanford University, where Su Zhen studied and received his doctorate, is the most prestigious university in the United States. Stanford University ranked second in the ranking of nearly 2,000 best universities in the world in 2024. This ranking was released by the prestigious education magazine Times Higher Education (UK).
According to information from the Suzhou authorities, for the job position that Su Zhen applied for, he had to compete with 6 other candidates. Su Zhen had the highest score among the 7 people. The rounds of the exam included writing an essay and participating in an interview.
Su Zhen has been assigned to work in Lingbi County, a rural county with a population of nearly 1 million. He will be doing general administrative work.
Su Zhen’s job description includes providing public services and encouraging local residents to abandon their old customs. People in Linh Bich district still hold weddings and funerals in a lavish, expensive manner that lasts for days. This is something the authorities want to encourage them to change.
Thus, in addition to administrative work, Su Zhen also has the task of contacting people to encourage them to build a more civilized and modern lifestyle.
Faced with the sensational story surrounding Su Zhen, his former classmates in Anhui province were all stunned.
Hyman, a high school classmate of Su Zhen, told Chinese media: "Su Zhen is both intelligent and diligent. He has a reputation for being a good student. We thought he would have a very bright future. Indeed, we were very surprised by Su Zhen's choice of career."
Every year, millions of people take civil service exams in China (Photo: SCMP).
Su Zhen was born in Xiao County, a rural county in Anhui Province. He enrolled in the PhD program in applied physics at Stanford University’s Department of Physics in 2016.
Before that, Su Zhen majored in physics at the University of Science and Technology of China. He always had good academic results, so he received the school's most prestigious scholarships, and then continued to study abroad in the United States.
Amidst the attention from the Chinese media and public on her career choices, Su Zhen declined to comment.
Professor Xu Xuchu from the China Academy of Rural Development at Zhejiang University said that public opinion should not judge Su Zhen's choice.
According to the professor, we do not understand Su Zhen's true thoughts, experiences, and desires. Su Zhen's choice of career is not a waste of talent, or a misplaced quality human resource.
Su Zhen wishes to use his intelligence and abilities to contribute to the development of his homeland. He is gradually realizing that wish in his own way.
Su Zhen's surprising choice of career may help him develop himself in aspects that many people don't understand.
According to Professor Xu Xuchu, in the countryside of Anhui Province, a talented person like Su Zhen is very rare. His impressive academic background will attract the attention of local authorities and he may soon be assigned more important tasks.
Su Zhen's humble start in a rural county could very well be an interesting step in his career.
Indeed, Su Zhen's story has appeared in Chinese newspapers all over. Local authorities in Anhui Province must have known about this special person.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/xon-xao-tin-tien-si-dai-hoc-danh-tieng-cua-my-ve-que-lam-cong-chuc-quen-20240626203923337.htm
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