This podcast episode delves into the significance of the undergraduate thesis in China, highlighting the unique challenges faced by agriculture students in their research. It raises questions about the protection of specimens and the responsibility of institutions in providing resources and support for thesis projects. The episode also explores the differences in emphasis on undergraduate theses between Western and Chinese educational systems, as well as the debate surrounding the necessity and value of undergraduate theses. Additionally, the challenges of undergraduate thesis writing and the need for better institutional support are discussed.