When Samijadi Muhammad Firdaus and Wang Youcheng received their rings, each of which was engraved with the letters USTC and an exclusive serial number, they shared some common emotions.

Firdaus, a 25-year-old student from Suriname, was overjoyed when he was granted the ring. He considered it to be a fitting conclusion to his five years of study at the University of Science and Technology of China.

Wang, echoing Firdaus' sentiment, said, "Finally, we are now USTC alumni."