Dear Zhang Hong,
Congratulations on your successful admission into Renmin University. I'd like to share with
you some of my experience and opinions about university study.
University study differs greatly from high school in the following aspects. Firstly, university
allows more freedom and expects students to take responsibility for their own decisions, actions
and lifestyles. There are fewer rules and regulations imposed in university, and professors seldom
take attendance in class. However, students are held accountable for their own behavior. The
second major difference exists in the way of teaching. We were supposed to memorize a lot of
knowledge and facts in high school while the university teachers aim to develop students' critical
thinking ability and practical skills. For example, our English teacher encourages us to practice
using the language constantly and critique literary works. Of course, different teaching approaches
and focuses lead to our different learning strategies in university.
I remember having a hard time adapting to the new environment in the first semester. In order
to meet the course requirements and deadlines, I set up and stick to my own schedule. Whenever
learning something new, I always question myself the why and the how. Besides reading and
thinking independently, I find talking and sharing with others quite helpful for deeper understanding
of the new concepts and information.
Good luck and best wishes for your university study!
Congratulations on your successful admission into Renmin University. I'd like to share with
you some of my experience and opinions about university study.
University study differs greatly from high school in the following aspects. Firstly, university
allows more freedom and expects students to take responsibility for their own decisions, actions
and lifestyles. There are fewer rules and regulations imposed in university, and professors seldom
take attendance in class. However, students are held accountable for their own behavior. The
second major difference exists in the way of teaching. We were supposed to memorize a lot of
knowledge and facts in high school while the university teachers aim to develop students' critical
thinking ability and practical skills. For example, our English teacher encourages us to practice
using the language constantly and critique literary works. Of course, different teaching approaches
and focuses lead to our different learning strategies in university.
I remember having a hard time adapting to the new environment in the first semester. In order
to meet the course requirements and deadlines, I set up and stick to my own schedule. Whenever
learning something new, I always question myself the why and the how. Besides reading and
thinking independently, I find talking and sharing with others quite helpful for deeper understanding
of the new concepts and information.
Good luck and best wishes for your university study!