Education: A New Start 教育：新开始
[audio]http://file.24en.com/bbc/dl_mp3/bbc_freshers_week.mp3[/audio][color=#3f3f3f][font=Verdana, 宋体, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=12px]The UK has a [b]well-respected[/b] higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be [b]overwhelming[/b] and sometimes confusing.
[p=21, 2, left]October is usually the busiest month in the [b]academic calendar[/b]. Universities have something called [b]Freshers' Week[/b]for their [b]newcomers[/b]. It's a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and [b]settle into[/b] university life.[/p][p=21, 2, left]However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the [b]prospect[/b] of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be [b]nerve-wracking[/b]. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?[/p][p=21, 2, left]Luckily, there will be thousands of others[b] in the same boat[/b] as you worrying about starting their university social life [b]on the right foot[/b]. So just [b]take it all in[/b] slowly. Don't rush into anything that you'll regret for the next three years.[/p][p=21, 2, left]Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers' Week:[/p][p=21, 2, left]- [b]Blend in.[/b] Make sure you are aware of British [b]social etiquette[/b]. Have a few wine glasses and snacks [b]handy[/b] for your housemates and friends.[/p][p=21, 2, left]- Be [b]hospitable[/b]. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you [b]a head start[/b] in making friends.[/p][p=21, 2, left]- Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you'll be to meet new people than if you're someone who never leaves their room.[/p][p=21, 2, left]- Bring a[b] doorstop[/b]. Keep your door open when you're in and that sends positive messages to your neighbours that you're friendly.[/p][p=21, 2, left]So with a bit of clever planning and [b]motivation[/b], Freshers' Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you'll be [b]passing on your wisdom[/b] to next year's new [b]recruits[/b].[/p][/size][/font][/color]
页:
[1]