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Four postgraduate students from the same dormitory in Henan University all gaining admission for doctoral study in four renowned universities in China drew wide public attention, Dahe.cn reported on June 30.

The four students, all master degree candidates at the Henan University's College of Chinese Culture and Literature, received admission letters for doctoral study at Nankai University, East China Normal University, Shandong University, and Nanjing Normal University. All four are among the best universities in China.

Liang Jiangong, one of the four students, said that each of them spent more than 10,000 RMB ($1,477) on books during their postgraduate studies over the past three years and a great deal of time studying in the university's library. They have almost 4,000 books in their dorm.

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As for why they chose to pursue further studies, Liang noted their interest academic study and better job opportunities as key factors, adding that the favorable scientific research atmosphere on their campus and encouragement from their supervisors all contributed to their success.

One of the students, surnamed Wang, mentioned that while he did not establish a relationship with a girl as other three did, he has developed many hobbies and made money to help cover his future expense.

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