We all dream, usually in our sleep. Having such a dream may do more harm than good. For example, imagine that you dream that you are eating wheat grains and wake up to find that half the mattress is gone! But that's not what I'm talking about To be exact, what I am thinking is people's vision, ambition or ardent hope for the future. Our dreams are songs of our souls. Life without soul is just a shell. With dreams, life will be full of meaning and goals.
Neil peart is not only the drummer and main lyricist of Rush Rock Band, but also a writer and philosopher. Look at how beautifully he expressed the relationship between life and dreams: "Life is like a candle, lit by dreams." Richard M. Devosse, the founder of Amway, also talked about the fire of hope: "A person's life is full of dreams and ambitions, and he looks forward to and hopes all the time, but he doesn't try hard to put all this into reality. What can be more tragic than this? His dream can only emit a faint flickering light, but it will never emit a blazing flame. "
Most of us have our own dreams, ambitions or desires. But the problem is that most of us put the dream switch in the "off" position. Whenever we say "I can't", we cut off the switch. Whenever we believe that we can do it, we turn on the button. It's that simple, isn't it? Just because you believe you have the ability to do something doesn't mean there won't be any problems. But once I believe I can do it, I will seek solutions to every problem I encounter. This is the law of life-you can only get what you ask for. If I want to find a solution, I will succeed.
Any valuable dream is worth fighting for. Once I realize that I can realize this dream, the next step is to promise to complete it. Once a promise is made, generate will exert great power. A seemingly insurmountable obstacle will suddenly become a trivial and funny little obstacle.
Dreams don't have to be grand to be great. We don't have to be the greatest pianist in the world, an Olympic medal winner or an internationally renowned superstar. One of my aunts spent most of her life selling gloves in department stores. Her dream is to be the kindest and most responsive salesgirl around. Year after year, repeat customers will always visit her frequently to accompany her shopping. She made everyone happy and touched thousands of people on this shopping day. Will her dream be less meaningful than the ambition of dignitaries? Absolutely not. We are all capable of pursuing a dream that will have an impact on ourselves and the world around us.
Shouldn't we have dreams before our dreams come true? Don't we have enough reason to dream? In the final analysis, how can we go further than our dreams? How can we be greater than our dreams? James allen, the author of Meditation, once expressed the same idea, "Dream lofty dreams. If you dream, your dream will come true. Your vision is a promise that one day you will grow up like this, and your ideal is that you will finally show the world your ambitious prophecy. "
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Clubs and societies
Parties, drinking, eating-oh, and working-all make time pass, but there are some things that you really want to pursue, but you can't achieve. My friend, what you have been looking for is the opportunity to join the university club and discover various activities. These groups are full of vitality in a city like Oxford.
Whether you want to keep your existing interest or cultivate a new hobby, you should first go to the freshmen's party of the Oxford University Student Union and see a variety of clubs. Holding a ticket for a freshman party, you can get a brand-new comprehensive guide on all aspects of Oxford University. If you miss the party, don't be discouraged. In the handbook "Oxford Catalogue" sent to you in the first week, you will see the introduction of various societies. You might as well browse-it's an important opportunity for you to see college life.
People participate in community life to varying degrees. Some people are completely addicted to a club and hardly talk to people who are not members of the club for the next three years until they become leaders of the organization. The rest prefer to choose flexible ways, join several clubs and participate in any activities they are interested in. There are still many people, maybe a little silly, who completely ignore the existence of university clubs and just stay with the other half in the university.
Clubs give people many opportunities to meet people outside the campus, which is very valuable, especially for liberal arts students. But don't forget, many colleges have their own thriving clubs, and you can join them during freshman week. Music and drama are always very popular, and it is not difficult for interested people to get together and do something. If you are interested in starting a new Shakespeare rap club for your school, you can apply to the university director for registration, and you can also get start-up funds, loans and other benefits.
Especially for the big society, a negative aspect is the students' gains. "Drilling" means that some students seek to improve their status in clubs or societies (usually as presidents), while some societies, such as Oxford Student Union or Trade Association, always attract people who are more ambitious than others. When students suddenly think of their blank resume, thinking that it will be closely related to whether they can find a high-paying job in the future, it is almost inevitable to try their best to climb up. Again, don't worry: most students don't approve of this kind of self-cultivation behavior. They can face life calmly.
More than 300 societies should be able to find their own place for everyone. All major religions have their own organizations except some political parties and sports clubs with obvious tendencies; Some societies are keen on the society and culture of different countries or regions, including from China to Bulgaria and from Scotland to Essex. There are clubs keen on volunteers, literature, music, drama and science fiction; There are also various strange organizations, such as the Pudding Association of Margaret Women's College, the Oxford Stunt Association, and the Puhu Card Friends Association. You'll like them.
Fourth unit
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Marcelina's work experience
Soon after I entered the university, I made up my mind to stay abroad for a while before entering the "real world". In senior three, most of my classmates were busy interviewing for "real world" jobs, while I was studying how to work in another country. When I first asked, I was very casual about where to go and what to do. I just really want to go abroad, so I can do anything.
It wasn't long before I heard about a plan called "British University Club for North American Students", which seems to be customized for students who want to work abroad. It provides work visas for students who are studying or just graduated, so that they can work overseas. Because of the common language and the ease of finding a job, I chose Britain as my choice among six countries.
Two months after graduation, I crossed the Atlantic and spent six weeks traveling all over Europe before I arrived in London. On August 24th last year, I came to London with a work visa, but I didn't have a job or a place to live. I have to admit, it's really scary On the second day of my arrival, I spent my first British holiday-bank holiday. It's a national holiday and all the places are closed. It was not until the third day that I went to the office of the British University Club for North American Students to get familiar with the situation. In this process, I learned all the details of living and working in Britain. I know how to go shopping, write a British resume, pay taxes, buy health insurance, travel, find a place to live, and most importantly, find a job. My biggest concern is how to find a job, because I have little money left, so I must get my salary as soon as possible.
It turns out that finding a job is as simple as writing a resume The "British University Club for North American Students" project is very famous in London, and many employers have joined the project. So there are many job opportunities to choose from in many fields. When I was looking for a job, I chose three different employers and faxed my resume and cover letter to them. In the first week, I attended three interviews and accepted my first job opportunity at Merrill Lynch International Bank. My office in Merrill Lynch is in a beautiful old building, only two blocks from Buckingham Palace. The people there are friendly and the work is interesting.
It is not difficult to adapt to life in London. Not only that, there are many things worth seeing here. I have been here for six months, and I may have only walked half of the place I planned to go.
Working in London has many advantages. One of them is being able to