Compared to the campus, the military camp is a larger classroom with a broader stage. On the comprehensive training ground of a certain training base of the Western Theater Command Army, a 3-kilometer run test was conducted until the last kilometer of the test. New recruit Wan Fangwei was panting heavily, and his camouflage shirt was soaked in sweat. Just as he was about to bite his teeth and finish the rest of the journey, he suddenly noticed that his classmate Wu Haotian's pace was a bit unsteady. If Haotian falls behind again, the whole class will once again miss out on training excellence Thinking of this, Wan Fangwei adjusted his pace and ran to the position parallel to Wu Haotian, shouting loudly "come on" and "keep going". A few minutes later, both of them crossed the finish line at the same time. The test results have been released, and the class of Wan Fangwei and Wu Haotian has received the "Military Training" mobile red flag. The military camp has brought me a lot, mainly three key words: discipline, unity, and honor Wan Fangwei said, "Whenever I work together with my comrades towards a goal, my heart is filled with passion." Wan Fangwei is a 2023 undergraduate majoring in Marxist Theory at Tsinghua University. When he first entered the military camp more than a month ago, he was at the bottom of the training results and needed the help and encouragement of his comrades. Wan Fangwei described his psychological state at that time: "I felt like a thousand mile horse that had to plow the land, feeling extremely frustrated but not knowing how to vent." But the hot atmosphere of the new recruits quickly infected him. The encouragement of the cadres and the fighting spirit of other new recruits made Wan Fangwei see a life that was completely different from the campus: "You not only belong to yourself, but also to the entire combat team." Wan Fangwei strictly demanded himself with higher standards according to the guidance of the squad leader, and gave his all in every training. My classmate Yang Zhizhuang was a fitness coach before joining the army, and Wan Fangwei formed a pair with him. Wan Fangwei taught Yang Zhizhuang theoretical learning skills, and Yang Zhizhuang helped him improve his physical fitness. Not long after, Wan Fangwei's rapid progress in various training results impressed his comrades. Coincidentally, three other undergraduate students who enlisted from Tsinghua University - Qiao Shouhang, Gao Kaixuan, and Cheng Haiyang, all had similar experiences to Wan Fangwei after joining the army. Cheng Haiyang failed his first 3-kilometer run, and the passing line for all physical fitness seemed like an unattainable goal for him. He self mockingly said, 'It's so embarrassing.' He trained under pressure like Wan Fangwei, gradually becoming familiar with the burning of his chest, tearing of his throat, and soreness of his muscles and bones. Over the course of a month, he improved his 3-kilometer run by 1 minute, was able to perform 5 standard pull ups, and reached 6 double bar arm flexion and extension. Cheng Haiyang, who has excelled academically since childhood, is a confident person. Before enlisting, he had countless fantasies about patrolling and standing guard, training in charge, and receiving awards for his achievements. However, when he arrived at the real military camp, he lost his previous sense of superiority and had new expectations for himself: "I used to want to be the best soldier, but now I am trying my best to be a qualified soldier." After experiencing the rhythm of the military camp and understanding its culture, these college students not only faced the challenge of adapting from ideal to reality, but also gained a new understanding of their position in the melting pot of the military camp. I used to think that the Tsinghua campus was very large, but after joining the army, I discovered even broader horizons. This is really a melting pot that can forge everyone into a good piece of steel Qiao Shouhang admires the newly recruited squad leaders quite much. "At first, I thought that the squad leaders did insignificant things every day, such as training and organizing internal affairs, but after experiencing it firsthand, I truly realized the power of persistence and focus." Qiao Shouhang, who is slightly overweight, still blames himself for dragging down the whole class's physical performance. "My short-term goal is to lose weight, and I have confidence in improving my training results." The first impression that Cheng Haiyang gave to the backbone of the new recruits and cadres was that he loves reading books. New recruits, Coach Yang, remember that on the bus welcoming new recruits, many people were playing with their phones, while Cheng Haiyang was burying his head in a book. During the first inspection of the new recruits, many of them were packed with daily necessities, and half of Cheng Haiyang's bag was filled with books. Cheng Haiyang's habits have subtly influenced other new comrades. New recruit Lian Sun said, "Compared to other classes, Cheng Haiyang's class has the least amount of time to play with mobile phones during rest time." Class leader Guan Xiubin recalled that when the new recruits first joined the army, he had not yet taught them how to fold blankets, but Cheng Haiyang's blankets were already neatly folded. Guan Xiubin joked, "After all, I am from Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts and have a pursuit of beauty. The 'tofu chunks' in the military camp are also a kind of beauty!" In fact, there is a new recruit from Tsinghua University in the class, which puts some psychological pressure on these class leaders who have been tempered by the northwest wind and sand. The squad leaders of the four new recruits from Tsinghua University all have high school degrees. Zhang Kailan, the squad leader of Qiao Shouhang, admitted, "When we first communicated with Shouhang, we had to think twice every time, afraid of saying the wrong thing and embarrassing ourselves." Zhang Kailan's anxiety caused by the "inverted education" quickly dissipated due to Qiao Shouhang's admiration for him. Zhang Kailan has a strong physique and excellent military skills. Qiao Shouhang enviously said, "If I could have the ability of a squad leader, I would be worthy of this military uniform." Qiao Shouhang was once afraid of tactical training, so Zhang Kailan used his rest time to guide him in the correct posture and training techniques, and even had the outstanding new recruit Sun Yunhan demonstrate. Qiao Shouhang, who mastered the essentials, achieved a good level in the random exam. After that, Qiao Shouhang became close friends with Sun Yunhan. In the view of Li Shunjin, the squad leader and second level sergeant of Gao Kaixuan, there is no educational difference between new recruits. They should be trained strictly according to the standards of the military camp, and each person should be trained into a qualified soldier. At the same time, attention should be paid to discovering the characteristics and specialties of each new recruit, and creating conditions for them to grow into talents. The "academic genius" Gao Kaixuan described how when he used to focus on studying, he "felt like eating was a waste of time". After joining the army, although his military physical fitness was weak, he always scored full marks in every theoretical exam. There are many theoretical knowledge contents, but he seems to have memorized them all without much effort, "said Li Shunjin. He asked Gao Kaixuan to teach the whole class learning methods and memorization essentials, and the effect was unexpectedly good. Cheng Haiyang, from the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts, is responsible for creating blackboard posters for the company; Wan Fangwei, who majored in Marxist theory, has unique insights into many social and current political hot topics. With the help of his instructor, he is preparing for the Party and military history and is about to step onto the podium of the New Recruit Company; Qiao Shouhang was a military enthusiast since childhood. In college, he took courses such as air rifle shooting, high-tech warfare, and military chess deduction. He was designated as a small instructor for light weapon shooting training; In the military broadcast at the training base, it is common to hear radio scripts written by Gao Kaixuan and Cheng Haiyang, which say: "The struggle stories of each comrade are wonderful, and I am proud to be a recorder." Not long ago, the weather at the military camp turned cold, and Gao Kaixuan's hand was cracked. After the squad leader Li Shunjin discovered it, he gave him a hand cream. Gao Kaixuan felt warm in his heart, and the hand cream was kept for several days before he was willing to open it. In Gao Kaixuan's class, every soldier has warm memories of Li Shunjin: the horns gently covered at night, the blisters punctured with needles on the training ground, the hot water used to soak feet to relieve fatigue later, and the meticulous companionship when sick... Li Shunjin's words are very simple: "I just want to teach my skills to every new comrade without reservation." Youth is not only poetry and distant places, but also my country and border. "When I walked along the border with the armed police soldiers, the magnificence of the motherland's mountains and rivers made my heart surge." This is the feeling of Wan Fangwei when he participated in the "Qingchun Boundary Monument, I Walked the Border" themed practical activity at Tsinghua University. At that time, he had already filled out the enlistment volunteer form. Along the border defense line in the northwest, he lived with armed police soldiers and border guards, patrolled together, took photos in front of the sacred boundary markers, and couldn't help but imagine himself in military uniform. When the consciousness in the bones is awakened, it will move forward firmly Because his grandfather was once a tank soldier, Wan Fangwei had the idea of joining the army very early on. He said, "Joining the military camp at a passionate age and becoming a soldier defending the country and borders is my most glorious choice." Youth is not only about poetry and distant places, but also about home, country, and borders. A survey report on the thoughts of new recruits in the autumn of 2024 in the Army of the Western Theater Command shows that the educational level of new recruits who joined this year has significantly improved, and their understanding of patriotism and mission responsibilities has become clearer and more firm. Taking the other three new recruits from Tsinghua University as an example, the reason why they extended their life trajectory from campus to the military camp is that Cheng Haiyang was "influenced by his cousin who served in the northwest border defense and has always been fascinated by the military camp", military enthusiast Qiao Shouhang was "eager to experience the real military camp and charge for the country", and Gao Kaixuan was "going to the military camp to completely transform their living habits". Despite the success of his studies, Gao Kaixuan still feels that he has bad habits, such as irregular lifestyles. When he saw the conscription propaganda on campus, he filled out the enlistment volunteer form with the mentality of "going to the military camp to transform his life and immerse himself in learning in a better state". In September 2024, the advanced deeds report team of the "Yang Gensi Company" of a certain army brigade visited Tsinghua University, and the spirit of "three no's" among the officers and soldiers further strengthened his ambition to join the army and serve the country. Unlike the colorful campus life, the life in the new military camp is simple and pure. Gao Kaixuan hones his character bit by bit, with a regular schedule, cooperation with comrades, and completing tasks assigned by the squad leader. He said, "Tsinghua taught me knowledge and ideas, and the military camp gave me focus and courage. I am full of confidence in my future life." "The military camp is not always grand, how can I face a long and plain life?" Faced with the reporter's question, Wan Fangwei told the story of Wang Jicai guarding the island: "He has been doing one thing for more than 30 years, and I think he has gained spiritual wealth through concentration and perseverance. I am very fortunate to have come to the military camp at this age, with discipline and restraint. With his own laziness and laxity," Cheng Haiyang said of "When That Day Comes The lyrics of the song are as follows: "Perhaps most of the time I do ordinary and unknown work, but when my country needs it, I can stand up and stand up. As long as there is that moment, it is enough." Gao Kaixuan said, "I still think that a person should not only live for their own personal interests and desires, but also do what they can for the country and society. Moreover, I am so young. No matter how difficult the future military life may be, I will root myself in the vast land of our country, temper myself in the passionate military camp, and burn my youth." Qiao Shouhang is full of expectations for live fire shooting, grenade throwing, and future military exercises. He recalled the teacher's message when he left school: "I chose to join the military, eager to contribute to the national defense cause, and hope that this country will be a better place. This is the patriotism that the teacher hopes that you will possess." At this point, we believe that when the military camp brings together a group of young people with ideals and aspirations, it will leave a deep mark on them, bring them motivation and spiritual wealth to move forward, and enable them to shoulder their responsibilities for the country and the people with stronger physical and mental health, resilient qualities, and perfect personalities. Their journey of struggle has just begun. (New Society)