1. Independent life: University is the stage when people leave their families and start to live independently. Many students need to learn to take care of themselves, such as cooking, washing clothes and cleaning.
2. Time management: College life is very different from high school life, and the curriculum is more flexible. Students need to learn to arrange their time reasonably and balance their study, socializing and hobbies.
3. Academic pressure: College courses are usually more in-depth and complicated than high schools, and students need to make more efforts to cope with academic pressure. This may include taking part in extracurricular tutoring, autonomous learning and seeking the help of professors.
4. Expand social circle: University is a good opportunity to make new friends and expand interpersonal relationships. Students can get to know people from different backgrounds by participating in club activities and volunteer projects.
5. Career planning: College life is also a stage of preparing for future careers. Students need to think about their own interests, choose their own majors, understand the information of internship and job market, and prepare for their career after graduation.
6. Financial management: For many students, going to college means starting to bear their own living expenses. It is very important to learn to budget, save money and spend reasonably.
7. Changes in living habits: College life may affect students' schedules and eating habits. Students need to adapt to the new pace of life and maintain good living habits.
8. Psychological pressure: Faced with important deadlines such as final exams and paper submission, as well as relationships with classmates, professors and family members, it may bring some psychological pressure to students. It is very important to learn to cope with pressure and seek support.