On May 13, Nana Ou-Yang (歐陽娜娜) responded to questions about her Berklee degree, stating that taking six years to obtain a diploma was her choice. She explained that the difference between a diploma and a bachelor’s degree lies in the general education courses. She mentioned taking a three-year gap for her career plans and denied rumors of poor academic performance, insufficient class attendance, or failing grades.
Recently, Nana Ou-Yang posted photos of her graduation from Berklee, and some netizens discovered that she only received a diploma instead of a degree. Some netizens explained that having a diploma without a degree means completing all courses but not obtaining a degree certificate.