On December 21, nearly 4,000 candidates arrived at SCMU to take the 2025 National Graduate School Entrance Examination. With 133 standardized examination rooms set up, multiple university departments collaborated closely to ensure smooth operations. The University Youth League Committee recruited and trained over 200 “Pomegranate Seed” volunteers to provide comprehensive support services.
Guiding candidates at intersections. Photo by Huang Wei
Despite the biting winter wind in Wuhan, candidates found warmth throughout their examination journey. At dawn, examination staff and volunteers assembled at Building 15, ready for duty. More than 50 volunteers stationed at various entrance points, warmly guided candidates to their examination rooms with encouraging words.
Directing candidates in orderly queues. Photo by Liao Yucheng
The university set up 28 tents with 133 storage boxes near Building 15 for mobile phone storage, where volunteers assisted candidates while offering sincere encouragement. Their red and green volunteer uniforms became a heartwarming sight along the candidates’ journey.
To minimize waiting time and improve security check efficiency, screening procedures began one hour before each examination session. The process was streamlined through detailed storage procedures, enhanced security reminders, coordinated manual guidance, and broadcast instructions.
Providing storage services for candidates. Photo by Yuan Mingying
University Party Secretary Bian Jing and Deputy Party Secretary and President Liu Yi inspected the examination sites, highly commending the volunteers’ dedication.
Directing candidates to examination rooms. Photo by Huang Wei
“All volunteers were required to arrive by 6:30 AM. My position involves safeguarding candidates’ electronic devices. The university provided us with detailed training beforehand. We wish all candidates success in their exams.” said Duoduo, a 2024 education major.
Wei Linfeng, a 2021 economics major candidate, reflected, “Despite the cold weather, the volunteers provided excellent service, making phone storage efficient and time-saving. A year ago, I was also a ‘Pomegranate Seed’ volunteer. Today, these red uniforms still bring me warmth and encouragement.”
