Chapter 41 - Schooling Issues
Because interstellar population record management is very strict and the review mechanism is relatively cumbersome, interstellar immigration is not an easy process. Especially for those in lower-star domains wanting to migrate to a higher tier, certain asset guarantees or credible guarantors are required. However, talented individuals may be brought in through specific policies, while students can transfer their records through schools.
Those who remain in a different star system without justification and do not report to the higher-level inspection bureau will be marked as vagrants. Such individuals may face interstellar penalties.
Jiang Hui’s situation is somewhat different; she moved from a higher star system to a lower one, effectively giving up the relatively superior living conditions of the upper star system to settle in the permanent star system. Unless there is a reasonable cause, it is also quite difficult for her to return, leading many in her family to mock the original host for being confused.
Moreover, most of the prestigious universities and colleges in the interstellar realm are located in the areas above the inner star system. Although residents of the inner star system cannot take many shortcuts, admissions are still influenced by regional policies and advantages.
Attending university in the interstellar realm is not an easy task, as it operates on a competitive ranking and elimination system. Many interstellar individuals find themselves blocked out and can only choose to enroll in lower-tier colleges or vocational training institutes, and some may even have to directly enter the job market without further education.
When competing for university spots, every factor can potentially create a significant gap. Thus, countless parents in the interstellar realm are striving to immigrate to higher star systems to access better educational resources and conditions. The difference between graduating from an interstellar university and an ordinary college is quite substantial.
So, why did Jiang Hui move from a higher star system to here? This situation is indeed somewhat puzzling. However, Ms. Jian didn’t want to pry, as it was ultimately a personal matter.
She asked this to remind Jiang Hui of something important.
“Have you completed the transfer of your school records? Schools here also start in September, and if you miss the registration deadline, you’ll only be considered a transfer student.” There is only one month left until school starts.
Jiang Hui: ?!
What? I still have to go to school?
Jiang Hui was shocked. She had already graduated from Blue Star many years ago and instinctively felt that she was done with school. Naturally, she never thought about going back to school, let alone that she would have to attend classes again.
But thinking about it, the original body was only fifteen years old, which is considered a minor both in the interstellar realm and on Blue Star. At that age, with a stable family background, how could she not go to school?
Jiang Hui painstakingly dug through her memories and finally realized that, indeed, there was such a time.
Because in the interstellar realm, school records are automatically transferred with household registration. When she arrived at the permanent star system, the local education system sent a message to the original body, providing her with a list of suitable schools.
At that time, the original body wasn’t in the right mindset and chose a school that was average to above average in teaching quality and educational resources. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to select the best one; it was just that the cost of education in the interstellar realm was quite high. Even in a lower-tier residential area, the prices of elite colleges were still very expensive.
If she wanted to attend, she could afford it, but she had her whole life ahead of her. The meager compensation and subsidies left by her parents wouldn’t last her a lifetime. So as long as the school she chose had decent educational resources and teaching quality, that would be good enough.
Furthermore, the intermediate college that the original body chose had a military background. As a descendant of military personnel, studying at such a school offered her a certain level of security, which was quite practical.
Due to her background, the school quickly accepted her application and notified her to bring the necessary documents for enrollment.
However, there was one point to note: since Jiang Hui was enrolling under the quota for military families, the school automatically assigned her to a military-related degree program. This was the same for all students benefiting from the military family quota.
This arrangement was made to ensure that children of military personnel had as many opportunities as possible to choose professions related to military careers. After all, regardless of the type of school, military-related programs had significantly higher standards and requirements for admission, and the corresponding benefits and treatment were better than those of regular programs. Even if they couldn’t attend a military academy in the future, they could still work in military-related jobs, which was an ideal choice for many interstellar residents.
Additionally, selecting military descendants and their families as the next generation of talents helped to stabilize the military environment.
Of course, the school wasn’t so rigid; it did take into account that some individuals might not be suitable for such majors. Therefore, those who were enrolled under the family quota had one opportunity to change their major. They had to complete the transfer procedures at the school between August 1st and 3rd before the start of the semester; any requests after that would not be accepted.
Uh, it’s already August 4th now… she completely missed the chance to change her major.
Jiang Hui finally recalled what she had vaguely felt she had forgotten, and it was this matter.
The original body arrived at the permanent star system on July 30th, intending to go to school on August 1st to change her major. However, that very night, something happened. The original body lost its mental power, and the soul of Jiang Hui from Blue Star took over this body. She was sent to the hospital that same day, and after some turmoil, she returned only on the night of the 2nd.
At that time, her mind was in complete disarray, and she hadn’t even figured out her situation, let alone remember that she had forgotten such an important matter.
Now she finally remembered, but it was too late. A military-related major was clearly not something she could pursue, and she wondered if the school could be a bit lenient regarding her unfortunate circumstances.
Seeing Jiang Hui’s expression, Jian thought she really had forgotten about the matter. In fact, she did forget, but the nature of that forgetfulness was different from what the other person imagined.
She’s still a child, Jian mused to herself.
In just one day of interacting, she had seen more of this mature side of Jiang Hui and had almost forgotten that she was just a teenager who hadn’t fully awakened yet.
This child living alone was not having an easy life. If she didn’t have anyone to protect her and didn’t toughen up, she would inevitably suffer significant losses.
Jian wanted to help, so she brought up a few questions related to school enrollment. The girl was listening attentively, but the anxiety on her brow didn’t lessen; in fact, it deepened over time.
Jian sensed that Jiang Hui likely had her own plans. Noticing that it was getting late, she suggested it was time to leave.
Of course, the other party was worried about Jiang Hui going back alone, so she personally called for a safer automatic airship and watched as the girl boarded before leaving.
Jiang Hui was preoccupied with the fact that she still needed to go to school and that she had missed the important deadline for changing her major. Overwhelmed with worry, she didn’t know what to do next.
In the night sky, an airship adorned with stars flew over vast city jungles, the soft light from the planets above cascading down and reflecting off the metallic body of the airship, leaving a long, trailing path that seemed lonelier than the night itself.