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When a student majored in agriculture finds his thesis project gobbled up, it's time to ask, is the undergraduate thesis still bearing fruit or is it ripe for retirement?
From vanishing veggies to academic angst, let's dig into the great undergraduate thesis debate.
Should we keep this scholarly tradition or toss it like a rotten tomato?
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For today's program, I'm joined by Yuxuan in the studio and Josh Caderrell on the line,
first on a day's show.
In China, the culmination of a bachelor degree program typically involves a significant research and writing project, often in the form of a thesis or dissertation.
This assignment is generally considered one of the most crucial components of an undergraduate's academic journey, and naturally, students aspire to excel in this endeavor.
However, the process of producing a graduation thesis can present unique challenges, particularly for students in certain fields of study.
For instance, those majoring in agriculture may encounter unexpected risks, but go beyond the typical research and writing hurdles.
Recently, an agriculture student found that the cherry tomatoes he had carefully cultivated for his thesis research had been eaten by others, potentially jeopardizing his project,
and by extension, his timely graduation.
While rather unfortunate, this situation highlights a long-standing challenge faced by agriculture students in their thesis research endeavors.
So, walk us through, tell us what's happening now, and in the recent history.
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