Jiang Yichun and Jiang Yijie pose in the former's dormitory at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, holding a photo of them taken during their childhood, Sept 10, 2016. [Photo/IC]

Among millions of freshmen who started their college lives this year, two twin girls became much envied for their equally outstanding excellence.

Jiang Yichun and Jiang Yijie, twin sisters from Shanghai, were both admitted to prestigious Chinese universities in Shanghai.

Besides the versatile sisters' academic abilities, they also practice ballet and piano and enjoy running, badminton and basketball.

Their mother is a writer who encouraged them to love reading and learning when they are very young. Their father works in the financial industry and usually traveled with the girls extensively.