With the increase of the gross enrollment rate of higher education from 17% in 2003 to 5 1.6% in 2006, China has officially entered the stage of popularization from the popularization of higher education.
According to Chen Baosheng, Minister of Education, during the 13th Five-Year Plan period, the support, service and leading ability of China's higher education has been continuously enhanced.
"Colleges and universities have gathered more than 60% national high-level talents, undertaken more than 60% national basic research and major scientific research tasks, built more than 60% national key laboratories, won more than 60% national science and technology third prize, and produced a number of landmark achievements with international influence, which effectively promoted the construction of an innovative country. After the COVID-19 epidemic, universities have made positive contributions in medical assistance, vaccine research and development, product testing, and screening of cured drugs. " Chen Baosheng pointed out in an article not long ago.
Today, with the popularization of education, more and more poor students can "tread the waves" to the ideal university through their own efforts.
Li Wolin, a senior at Beijing Institute of Technology, is not only the first college student in the family, but also the first high school student in the family. When he came to the university, he thought that his biggest gain was the change of his vision.
"My family is in the countryside and goes to school in the county. When I first came to Beijing, I felt like a frog in the well. After coming to the university, I met many excellent people and learned a lot from them. I will study hard in the future, not only to realize my self-worth, but also to assume the responsibility of my family. " Li Wolin said.