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Chinese influencer 'imitation genius' to self-fund Boston University education

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A 19-year-old Chinese influencer, Zhong Meimei, has gained admission to Boston University, with his tuition and living expenses to be fully self-funded through his online earnings. Zhong, whose real name is Zhong Yusheng, became famous in 2020 for his impersonations of female teachers, earning him the nickname 'imitation genius' and over a million followers in a month. He has continued to create humorous content, impersonating various professionals, and has now confirmed his enrollment at Boston University, refuting claims that his admission was due to improper means. AI

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Chinese influencer 'imitation genius' to self-fund Boston University education

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    ‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education

    A 19-year-old influencer in China has announced he has been admitted to top-tier Boston University, with tuition and living costs to be covered entirely by himself, as he has earned money through his online activities in recent years. Zhong Meimei, born Zhong Yusheng, shot to fam…

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