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4 years in college is a very good time in my life.
How to spend high-quality college life and become a better self?
In the new issue of "Parameters" produced by China Youth Daily, several undergraduates and postgraduates from different schools shared their university life.
University is a fresh start
Zhou Zhexuan, who is a sophomore majoring in automation at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), felt the deepest feeling of the gap in her heart when she first entered the university.
He admitted that the level of his classmates is much higher than in high school. "Everyone has a fast pace of thinking. If they don't mobilize their abilities, they will be left behind."
Despite the pressure, Zhou Zhexuan saw the bigger world through the window of the university.
In middle school, his studies were more in books, but in college, he can really put what he has learned into practice, "University can provide you with various resources that you have not had access to before, such as scientific research and competition resources. I am in The university has greatly expanded its horizons, learned a lot of automation professional competitions and scientific research content, and participated in some competitions. After participating in a competition, I feel that my professional ability has improved a bit.”
When he first entered the university, Zhou Sichun, a student majoring in financial management at the University of International Business and Economics, also felt the pressure.
The students around are all outstanding from high schools around the world, and they have performed very well in both study and practice.
Now a sophomore, Zhou Sichun has adapted to university life very well. She feels that university is a brand new platform for her, and she has experienced many different and new things here. "I have the opportunity to participate in various activities. , such as performances in hip-hop clubs and drama clubs, and I have met many excellent friends. I will also organize activities with my classmates and invite guests. These practical experiences are all good exercises.”
In the eyes of Wang Weijian, a first-year graduate student majoring in radio and television at Zhejiang University, university is a watershed in his life. He used this time in university to become a better self.
Before entering the university, his impression of the university still remained in the mouths of middle school teachers and classmates, "it's easy to get into university" and "you can play casually when you go to university".
But when he actually entered the university, he realized that although university is also called school, the mode of study and life is completely different from that of middle school. "The way of accepting things has changed from passive to active, and no one will tell you that you should study. What. So what you have to do is not only to learn, but also to learn how to learn. There is no one to set goals for me, to push me forward, I have a lot of time to arrange myself, to decide each day how to spend it."
According to a survey released by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily, 76.4% of the interviewed college students regard college as a new starting point for life struggle, and 57.0% of the interviewed college students believe that they still have to continue to struggle during college. To pave the way for entering the society, 53.4% of the interviewed college students believe that university is a critical period and a turning point in their life development.
What to do in college
"When you go to university, study is still very important. You can explore the direction you really like and be good at while ensuring your studies." After entering university, Zhou Zhexuan not only studied hard for this professional course, but also developed a strong interest in computers. Learn more about computers in your spare time.
Zhou Zhexuan feels that college life means more possibilities, and the key lies in the choice.
In addition to learning professional knowledge, Zhou Zhexuan also made some plans for himself in addition to his grades. He likes to sing and join the school's choir, and will participate in singing performances with his classmates.
Wang Weijian worked hard to "move" himself during college, not only learning his professional knowledge, but also actively participating in activities on and off campus, "I set up my own studio in college, filmed films, participated in film festivals, and applied for innovation and entrepreneurship projects... …Although my home is very close to the school, I rarely go home. I spend most of my weekends on these extracurricular activities, and I spend most of my winter and summer vacations doing internships outside. Even one year during the Spring Festival, I didn’t stay at home, but followed Teachers go to the countryside to do projects".
When recalling that time, Wang Weijian felt that although he was busy, he was fulfilling, enriching his personal experience and exercising his abilities.
During this period, Wang Weijian also made a lot of friends, and the friendship he gained during the university is also a very valuable asset in his life.
"I used to be an introvert and didn't like to talk. Later, I became very active and talkative."
"When you go to college, you should have more contact with the people around you. You will learn a lot from them. You can also participate in different activities to enrich your experience. Although due to the epidemic, sometimes you cannot leave the campus, but at school with your classmates Our exchanges have increased." For Zhou Sichun, dancing in the school's Hongyuan small square and singing in the white curtain of his lover Po La are very precious memories engraved in his youth.
Zhou Sichun is also looking forward to a romance on the university campus.
If there are any regrets left in the university life, Wang Weijian feels that he has not been able to read more and more deeply in the university. "We must seize the golden time of the four years of university to deepen our field, lay a solid professional foundation and enrich our knowledge."
Zhang Qi, a full-time cadre of the Youth League Committee of the University of International Business and Economics, believes that college is the most precious time in life. If you want to spend the four years of college meaningfully, you can start from several aspects: First, you must study steadfastly, and university study is more emphasized Independence and innovation, we should make good use of the high-quality learning and scientific research platforms and resources provided by the school to continuously improve professional ability and academic level; the second is to be brave in practice. ”, you can participate in various activities such as volunteer service, social practice, innovation and entrepreneurship, literature, art and sports, so as to improve your quality in an all-round way; the third is to make good plans and prepare for future social activities in the university. Learn to formulate academic and career plans that suit you, and at the same time improve your psychological quality.
Find your own rhythm and direction
"When I was in college, I saw some students around me wasting time while having fun, and they didn't plan and arrange themselves reasonably." Wang Weijian felt that college was an important process of self-discovery. What do you want to do, what kind of person do you want to be.
It’s normal to be a little confused when you first enter the university. You can try new things boldly and meet excellent people. You will gradually find that you can do more than you imagined, and the future path will naturally gradually gradually as you explore. clear.
Zhou Zhexuan believes that universities need to establish a rhythm of their own and set goals instead of following the crowd.
"When I participated in some competitions, I not only improved my professional knowledge, but also learned what kind of level my ability should reach corresponding to my career goals. I also thought about whether to go to graduate school or work. If I want to go to graduate school, It is necessary to clarify the meaning of graduate school for you. After you have established your goals, you can make plans according to your own direction and take it step by step according to the rhythm.”
Zhou Sichun feels that universities will have more opportunities to choose independently, such as whether to join a student organization, or whether to do an internship.
During her two years of college life, she kept thinking about what kind of life she wanted. Now she has made plans for the next two years. "Next, I plan to participate in an internship, experience it in the society, and then prepare for graduate school. Continue studying".
In addition to study and social practice, independent living is also a test that college students need to face.
"In college, you must pay attention to your body. Some students can easily lose control of their routine and diet after they go to college, so they must exercise more to maintain a healthy state. This is the foundation of all study and life." Zhou Zhexuan said.
Wang Weijian feels that it is also very important to establish a correct view of money and values in the university, because the living expenses of the university are controlled by oneself, "Some students may have better family conditions. make a reasonable spending plan and distribution”.
Xu Danyang, a trainee reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily. Source: China Youth Daily