Those things to avoid when you first start your freshman year at an American university

It is the beginning of the school year of American universities, and despite various factors including the epidemic, tens of thousands of Chinese students still come to American universities.

When you first arrive, facing a college campus with different cultural environments, what should new students who have just entered the first year of American universities pay attention to?

The following are some American netizens to summarize the common mistakes made by college freshmen, which can be used as a reference for international students.

One, tell someone about your grades in high school

Willing to take the initiative to tell others about their achievements is naturally because their grades are good, but doing so will leave others with the suspicion of showing off.

High school scores that have an impact on college admission include scores on standardized tests, sat and ACT. No matter how good the grades are, they only represent the past.

Second, rote to prepare for exams like in high school

One netizen said: "As a person who will review the night before the exam and achieve full honors in high school, I can assure you that college exams are much harder." Cramming exams don't work in college unless they're completely rote (such as fill-in-the-blank questions). ”

In most cases, U.S. college exams require a deeper understanding of what is being studied. A good way to prepare for exams in college is to start studying a week in advance and be sure to take the exam review tutoring passed by the teacher. Another good way is to organize a group and everyone will review it together.

Three, look at your phone while walking on campus

It's dangerous to look down at your phone while walking around campus, as there are usually cyclists and skateboarders nearby, so for safety reasons, you'll need to put down your phone and pay more attention to your surroundings. And, if you look around, you're likely to meet friends or roommates on campus, and you can stop and say hello or chat with them, which is a great opportunity to socialize on campus.

Fourth, go home every weekend or stay alone in your dorm room

One mistake many children who go to college close to home makes is to go home every weekend, and some students whose families are out of town or abroad prefer to stay in their dormitories on weekends.

"Weekends are when people go out and play with friends on campus. Most of my best memories of college happen on weekends because that's when I went to the beach with my friends, hiked, or explored nearby towns. If you want to go home on the weekend, try limiting yourself to once a month. One netizen said so.

Five, drinking in the dorm room or like to brag that you are drunk

The bad culture of American universities includes alcoholism and drug use, which is annoying.

Many college students regard alcoholism as a very fashionable thing, in fact, the harm of alcoholism does not need to be said. It is a reminder that drinking alcohol in the dormitory is risky, and learn more about the school rules of the university where you are located, because if you are found drinking in the dormitory, some universities with strict school rules will even expel you.

Sixth, post party photos on social media

It's always wise to be careful with what you post on social media.

"A good rule of thumb is not to post anything you don't want your parents and grandparents to see. If you post any party photos, make sure your account is private and not public, or make sure there is no alcohol or illegal stuff in the photos. "This is the experience of netizens.

What does this mean? It means that american university parties are always inevitable of things that should not be there.

Of course, the best thing to do is if you're under 21, don't drink alcohol and stay away from all sorts of illegal stuff, especially drugs.

Seven, play with your phone during class

It didn't seem like a big deal when the professor wasn't visible, but it was very disrespectful and rude. This will also distract your classmates.

"I often see a situation where a student is quietly playing with his phone in class, accidentally clicks on something, the volume is turned on to the maximum, and everyone is staring at the person. Don't be that kind of person. ”

Stay away from your phone during the one-hour class. One way to avoid the temptation to check your phone during class is to set your phone to airplane mode or turn it off during class.

Eighth, skipping class

While some classes may not be roll called, so going to class feels "optional," if you skip class, you'll miss out on important information. Even if some courses are not named, professors sometimes give surprise quizes or extra points to students in attendance.

Nine, spend all your time studying

While studying is very important and you want to make sure you get passing and better grades, remembering to spend time with your friends is just as important. In college, doing something fun with friends is a necessity for happiness and well-rounded development.

Ten, get involved in too many campus clubs

Remember never to overdo it.

American university campus life is rich and colorful, and there are hundreds or even hundreds of clubs in general schools. You may be excited to join many clubs, sports teams, and fraternities that interest you when you're new to college.

But the experience of people who have come over is that it can make you feel too stressed.

Choose only a few to try, and remember to relax during your first semester at university, so that you can both keep your homework in mind and have enough time and energy to make friends and experience the beauty of college life. There is free time to hang out with friends and extra time to study.

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