A view of the main leacture building, known as Long Men Lou, or Dragon Gate Hall, at the prestigious Shanghai High School in Shanghai, China on 27 February, 2014. Dragon Gate is a water fall in Chinese mythology where carps have to jump and swim over against the current on their way to become dragons, signifying work and achievement. As one of the most demanding and exclusive high school in the country, Shanghai High School puts grueling study hours on its students, academic studies often...
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A view of the main leacture building, known as Long Men Lou, or Dragon Gate Hall, at the prestigious Shanghai High School in Shanghai, China on 27 February, 2014. Dragon Gate is a water fall in Chinese mythology where carps have to jump and swim over against the current on their way to become dragons, signifying work and achievement. As one of the most demanding and exclusive high school in the country, Shanghai High School puts grueling study hours on its students, academic studies often last from 6:45 Am to as late as 9 PM.
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