For freshmen who have just got rid of the heavy bondage, heavy schoolwork and the pressure of further studies, most of this year's academic arrangements are basic courses, so that freshmen can easily complete the transition from high school to university. Freshmen often focus on various campus activities, choose and join interested organizations or societies, which involve academic, competitive, entertainment and even friendship. It should be reminded that due to the huge number and uneven quality of student associations in American colleges and universities, it is necessary to know in advance and choose carefully. Having a good first year is the first step to a good university life.
During the summer vacation of freshmen, you may wish to enroll in some high-quality summer courses of famous schools to recharge your batteries. You can choose other American universities or excellent universities in Europe, such as Britain, Germany and France. Summer study tour not only allows students to get some credits, but also has the opportunity to travel to other schools, cities or countries to increase their knowledge.
The second year of undergraduate study in the United States: the number of independent off-campus rentals for students has increased
Sophomore second year
In life, the school encourages students to be independent, and students rent houses off campus. In terms of learning, the intensity and difficulty of the course have increased a lot, the academic pressure has suddenly increased, and students are often overwhelmed. At this time, streaking, drunkenness, suicide and other incidents often occur in prestigious schools, and MIT even sets the first Wednesday of each month as? On the day of no suicide, the whole school was closed to help students decompress.
From the first semester, students gradually make a transition with a peaceful mind, set reasonable learning goals for themselves, and prepare for the next year's intensive study. Learn proper rest and relaxation, and find a decompression method that suits you. After a year of intense study and life, I believe that students will grow rapidly in all aspects.
During the summer vacation, students can shift their eyes from their studies to the society, get in touch with and understand the society through internships or volunteers, and explore and practice in their own industries.
The third year of American undergraduate course: paying attention to GPA and promoting cadre election
Third year, junior year
At the beginning of the semester, the selection of specialized courses is ushered in. Students must increase their investment in core courses and attach importance to the maintenance and improvement of GPA. Because GPA will not only greatly affect the choice of employers, but also be an important weight for students who intend to go to graduate school to apply for schools. In addition, it is suggested that junior three students participate in the election of some community cadres in order to win, increase practical opportunities and exercise organizational and management skills. Different from China, American students are usually used to finding and determining the industry or company where they will work in the future, and making plans for employment or graduate school after graduation.
The fourth year of undergraduate study in the United States: focusing on completing the identity transformation of graduation project
Senior year/fourth year of postgraduate study
This is the season of four years' concentrated harvest in college, and all kinds of honors and awards won during college will become the steps for you to step into society. Academically, seniors can make up for the credits they didn't finish in the first three years, or retake the courses with unsatisfactory results before, and concentrate on completing the graduation project of the university.