Teacher Wang Tong beamed that HIT was a traditional University, and wanted to encourage its students to do its best. It was a kind of honour for HIT for its students, even those in the foreigner department, to do well, hence the award.
Teacher Wang Shuangxi, in his infinite wisdom, joked that for some students, it was a good strategy to come to class every day. Even if they didn't listen and fell asleep, maybe they'd learn something by accident. On the other hand, sleeping could hurt the teacher's feelings, and it was much more comfortable sleeping at home!
Teacher Wang Lie agreed with me that for most students, the prize didn't have that much significance on its own. It was the recognition and feeling of accomplishment that most students were aiming for. The certificate bound in a shiny, red booklet didn't hurt either!
I mentioned to Wang Lei that I was on course to earn the 满勤奖.
"Aren't you getting some money for passing the HSK too?"
"Don't forget the consolation prize after singing my heart out, all the free trips, and that 5.90RMB towel!"
His jaw dropped in mock astonishment.
"Did you come here to study or to make money!?"
University posted up a list of the winners. By my reckoning, it's at least 80% Korean, with a couple of Russian names, and a smattering of 'Other'.
Class G managed three out of a possible maximum of seven. Not bad going considering the proportion as a whole was 59 out of over 500.
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