多數大一新生犯的幾種錯誤

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Freshman year at college is a very exciting but nerve-wracking experience. For many it's one of the best years of their life. Students with a solid academic background in high school often think they will transition to college with no problem. Many are taken by surprise once they get there.

大學第一年令人興奮,同時也令人傷腦筋。對于許多人來說,這是一生當中最美好的時光之一。高中時知識扎實的學生常常以為自己能順利過渡到大學。但進入大學之后,很多人都會大吃一驚。

Why do some college freshman do so much better than others? I've discovered seven key mistakes most freshman make (and in doing so, limit the success they spent high school preparing for):

為什么有的大一新生比其他人做得好呢?我發現了大一新生常犯的七種錯誤(這些錯誤限制了他們高中時為之奮斗的成功):

1. They don't take advantage of campus resources.

1. 不利用校園資源

The biggest mistake most freshmen make is they don't use the resources and people already in place to help them. In college, to be successful, you must use the resources your tuition has already paid for. These include Resident Assistants, Major Advisors, Student Advisors, tutors, professors, peers, and older students. Make sure you know what resources are available on campus, and how you can get to know them.

多數大一新生犯的最大錯誤是他們不利用學校的資源和可以幫助他們的人。在大學里若想取得成功,你必須使用你繳納學費所換取的資源。這包括住宿助理、專業顧問、學生顧問、輔導員、教授、同齡人和學長。你一定要了解學校都有哪些資源可以利用,以及如何利用它們。

2. They don't implement a study system.

2. 沒有學習計劃

Doing well in college, though possible for many, requires a different approach to studying and managing your time. Different from high school, you do not have the same structure or accountability in place. Put procedures in place - for studying especially - that will help you maintain the discipline necessary to do well.

雖然許多人都有機會取得成功,但要想在大學有所作為,就得有不同的學習與管理時間的方法。跟高中不一樣,大學沒有相同的框架和責任要求。做事要有條理,尤其是在學習方面,這將有助于你保持成功所必需的紀律。

3. They don't answer the question of why they're really in school.

3. 盲目求學

Some are in college for their parents, some because it's the next step in life, some to make great friends, some to party, some to discover their career. You have a purpose for being in school. What is it? Until you answer this question, it will be more difficult to know how to use your time.

有些人上大學是因為父母的要求,有些人認為大學是人生的下一個階段,有些人是為了結交益友,有些人是為了享樂,有些人是為了找到自己的職業。你上大學必須要有目的。你的目的是什么呢?如果你不回答這一問題,就很難知道如何支配時間。

4. They try to do everything freshman year.

4. 一心多用

Many students get absorbed in all the opportunities available to them but don't really do anything well their first year. This includes campus activities, dorm life, cafeteria food, and parties. As a result, they never fully commit to their real purposes in college and are still floundering come sophomore year. This is a very bad mistake to make, especially when it is so easily preventable.

許多大一學生都被各種各樣的機會所吸引,但卻無法真正做好一件事。這包括校園活動、宿舍生活、食堂飯菜和聚會。因此,他們從未全身心投入到讀大學的真正目的之上,接著又把大二這一年時光揮霍過去。這是很糟糕的錯誤,但很容易避免。

5. They are not proactive in their pursuits.

5. 消極被動

It would be nice if teachers checked up on you and a note went home to your parents if you weren't in class (or maybe not). Unlike high school, initiative is required to do well in college. You have to do it yourself. After you've attended the first week of class, you have to connect with other students and professors who you can learn from and connect with throughout the year. You should do this continually.

如果你翹課,老師對你進行核實,然后寫一封便箋給你父母,老師這樣做是對你負責,不過他們也可能不會這樣做。跟高中不同,要想在大學過得有聲有色,積極主動是必需的。你得自我要求。第一周的課上完之后,跟其他同學和老師進行聯系,向他們學習,一學年都要保持聯系。你應該堅持這樣做。

6. They don't take pride in how they're different from others.

6.甘于平庸

When you write a paper or take a test, professors aren't looking for you to regurgitate what they covered in class. They want to know that you've taken time to think for yourself and have come up with your own conclusions. Of course, in math or science courses, the conclusions are a little more objective than in the liberal arts. Same for career preparation. Not all lawyers were political science majors, not all doctors were once physiology majors. If you have an idea of what career you want to pursue, there are many ways to get there. And on a personal level, if you don't find a group that you can feel comfortable in, form one yourself.

你寫論文或參加考試時,老師并不希望你把他們在課堂上教授的內容原封不動地搬出來。他們希望知道你花時間去思考,并得出自己的結論。當然,在數學或理科課程,結論比文科課程客觀一些。職業準備也是同樣。不是所有的律師都是政治學專業出身,也不是所有的醫生都學的是生理學專業。如果你有想從事的職業,途徑有很多。我認為,如果你找不到一個令你身心愉悅的團體,那你就自己成立一個。

7. They do things that they won't be proud of later on.

7. 一失足成恨

Many students do more their freshman year that they will regret in the future than at any other time in their life. Before you go to that party or decide to bail on a week of classes, take some time to think about the results of your actions weeks and months down the road.

許多學生在大一時做的事是其人生當中最感到后悔的。在你參加聚會,或者決定曠一星期的課之前,好好想想幾個星期和幾個月后你的行為會產生怎樣的后果。

So, there you have it - the seven big mistakes to avoid. Remember, the opportunities to succeed are plentiful - and available - for any student who want to start out college on the right foot. Simply use common sense, follow my advice, and let your academic and college experience flourish!

好了,以上就是應該避免的七個主要錯誤。記住,成功的機會很多,有著良好開端的學生都有機會取得成功。只需使用常識,遵循我的建議,讓你的學業和大學生活無限精彩!