After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school's Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown, offering free tutoring for students from economically disadvantaged families.

"At Tsinghua, I have seen a larger world than I had ever imagined before," said Shan in a thanks letter to a scholarship provider. During college, he participated in overseas exchanges and astronomical research projects, igniting his passion for exploring the frontiers of technology.

Thanks to government support programs and various scholarships, Shan's family has been lifted out of poverty and Shan no longer worries about living expenses and tuition fees.

Once a student sensitive and insecure about his background, Shan is now confident and driven, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication.