It is a regional university built on a foundation focusing a broad base of education for students. In this sense, it is different from most Chinese universities. It is like a state university in this country. It is not the only university in this region but one of many. Most of students come from areas immediately within this Wuyi county.
Many students live a bus ride from their homes.
There are four students to a room, which in Chinese standards is actually fairly good. In some universities there are as many as 10 students per room. They take far many more courses in an academic year than students here. They will take about 12 to 14 different courses. They must also pass physical fitness tests in running and swimming in order to advance in the university.