(1) Our university was not founded by a group of “educational entrepreneurs”; rather, it was established by a band of academically curious students who, dissatisfied with the existing educational system, sought to combine the strengths of ancient academies and modern schools in order to transform passive learning into self-directed study. It is on this very basis that our institution was created. As a newly founded school, we are admittedly quite rudimentary. Whether a student achieves good results depends entirely on his or her own earnest effort. Nevertheless, we warmly welcome many ambitious young people to join us as fellow students. Our pursuit of knowledge is by no means aimless; our goal is to reform contemporary society. What we study is knowledge that serves this practical purpose. We do not wish to have among our students any “young masters” or “young ladies,” nor anyone who is apathetic or confused. Accordingly, we adopt a relatively cautious approach when considering new applicants. Before admitting each student, we must clearly understand the following points:

    (1) What schools has he or she previously attended? What work has been done? What is the family’s and the individual’s financial situation?

    (2) Which subjects does he or she intend to study, and why?

    (3) What academic disciplines has he or she studied before?

    (4) How many semesters does he or she plan to remain here, and what are his or her future plans thereafter?

    (5) What are his or her views on life?

    (6) What criticisms does he or she offer of society?

All prospective students are required to submit a detailed written response to these six questions via mail, addressed to the General Secretary of our Student Union for forwarding to the senior students for review; only after this will a personal interview be arranged to make a final decision.

    (2) Upon admission, each student must pay monthly fees covering board, miscellaneous expenses, and student dues.

    (3) After enrollment, every student is obligated to contribute articles to our monthly journal.

    (4) Upon enrollment, each student is bound to abide by the school’s code of conduct.

    (5) Due to financial constraints, we currently follow a strictly self-study curriculum. Anyone who doubts his or her ability to learn independently should refrain from applying.