NCKU Law Graduate Guo Yuchen Overcomes Cerebral Palsy to Complete Degree
Guo Yuchen, a graduating student from the Department of Law at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), has overcome physical limitations, learning challenges, and the sudden loss of his father to graduate. He plans to take national exams to become a civil servant or lawyer, and hopes society will not view people with disabilities merely as "inspirational templates."
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Zhang Rongxiang, Tainan, June 3) Guo Yuchen, a graduating senior from the Department of Law at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), has had cerebral palsy since childhood. Facing physical limitations, learning challenges, and the sudden death of his father, he never gave up on his dreams. This year, he will take the stage to receive his degree tassel and certificate, continuing his life's journey.
NCKU issued a press release today stating that Guo has cerebral palsy. Starting from his sophomore year in high school, the pain from rehabilitation made it difficult for him to sleep, affecting his studies. As the effects of rehabilitation reached their limit, his mother could only help stretch his arms while changing his clothes. The involuntary muscle tension caused by cerebral palsy has always persisted.
The most challenging aspect of daily care fell to Guo's mother, who even had to get up in the middle of the night to help him turn over and use the bathroom. Guo said, "What I can do is learn to coexist with my body and slowly adapt to controlling it."
During his four years of university, the most difficult moment was the sudden death of his father in his sleep during his junior year. From his freshman to junior years, his father drove him to and from school every day and accompanied him to classes. After his father's passing, his mother took over the responsibility of accompanying him to school.
Guo recalled that his father was even more diligent than he was, just unable to write essay questions. "Many times, his understanding of the law was even more thorough than mine." He once joked to his father, "Why don't we take the bar exam together?" But that wish can never be fulfilled.
The understanding and support from teachers and classmates in the NCKU Law Department also gave Guo great strength. The involuntary vocalizations and limb movements caused by his cerebral palsy once made him worry about disrupting class. Teachers agreed to provide accommodations such as having someone write for him, using a scribe, and extending exam time to allow him to study under fairer conditions.
Guo revealed that due to the involuntary tension in his hands, the heavy text input and presentation design for his reports were actually supported by his mother, who stayed up countless nights discussing and helping him complete the work.
His belief is, "Don't give up on your life because of your limitations." Even when feeling down or doubting himself, he advises against dwelling in negative emotions for too long.
Regarding his future after graduation, Guo plans to take national exams, hoping to become a civil servant or obtain a lawyer's license to gain experience in legal practice. He also looks forward to continuing his research, combining his life experiences to make relevant systems more complete and fair. "I don't want to be just someone helped by the system, but someone capable of driving change in the system," he said.
Guo also hopes that the public will not always view people with disabilities as "inspirational templates." "We are just people trying to live well within our limitations," he said. "We are not superheroes, nor are we people who only deserve sympathy. Like everyone else, we want to be understood, respected, and have equal opportunities to participate in society." (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150603
NCKU issued a press release today stating that Guo has cerebral palsy. Starting from his sophomore year in high school, the pain from rehabilitation made it difficult for him to sleep, affecting his studies. As the effects of rehabilitation reached their limit, his mother could only help stretch his arms while changing his clothes. The involuntary muscle tension caused by cerebral palsy has always persisted.
The most challenging aspect of daily care fell to Guo's mother, who even had to get up in the middle of the night to help him turn over and use the bathroom. Guo said, "What I can do is learn to coexist with my body and slowly adapt to controlling it."
During his four years of university, the most difficult moment was the sudden death of his father in his sleep during his junior year. From his freshman to junior years, his father drove him to and from school every day and accompanied him to classes. After his father's passing, his mother took over the responsibility of accompanying him to school.
Guo recalled that his father was even more diligent than he was, just unable to write essay questions. "Many times, his understanding of the law was even more thorough than mine." He once joked to his father, "Why don't we take the bar exam together?" But that wish can never be fulfilled.
The understanding and support from teachers and classmates in the NCKU Law Department also gave Guo great strength. The involuntary vocalizations and limb movements caused by his cerebral palsy once made him worry about disrupting class. Teachers agreed to provide accommodations such as having someone write for him, using a scribe, and extending exam time to allow him to study under fairer conditions.
Guo revealed that due to the involuntary tension in his hands, the heavy text input and presentation design for his reports were actually supported by his mother, who stayed up countless nights discussing and helping him complete the work.
His belief is, "Don't give up on your life because of your limitations." Even when feeling down or doubting himself, he advises against dwelling in negative emotions for too long.
Regarding his future after graduation, Guo plans to take national exams, hoping to become a civil servant or obtain a lawyer's license to gain experience in legal practice. He also looks forward to continuing his research, combining his life experiences to make relevant systems more complete and fair. "I don't want to be just someone helped by the system, but someone capable of driving change in the system," he said.
Guo also hopes that the public will not always view people with disabilities as "inspirational templates." "We are just people trying to live well within our limitations," he said. "We are not superheroes, nor are we people who only deserve sympathy. Like everyone else, we want to be understood, respected, and have equal opportunities to participate in society." (Editor: Wu Surou) 1150603