Universities in China give students a week off in April to “enjoy spring and fall in love.”
What happened?
Between April 1 and April 7, students from nine Chinese universities have no classes. All institutions are related to aviation.
The campaign is part of a push by the Chinese government to boost the country’s birth rate.which has declined in recent years, along with the number of marriages.
Universities have given students such breaksbut this year focuses on romance.
The students still have tasks: write travel diaries, write reports, do handicrafts and record their activities. In order for the week to work, classes are held on weekends, which is common in China.
“The college launched its spring break program in the hope that students can learn to love nature and life and enjoy love,” said Liang Guohui, who heads Mianyang College of Aviation.
In a statement, the institution recommended that students “get off campus, get in touch with nature, and feel the beauty of spring with their hearts.”
As part of the campaign to increase birth rates, other companies have offered programs such as 30day marriage licenses or incentives for city women to marry rural widowers.