Dear Sam:
Hello, Sam. I know you’ll attend university soon, and I hope you find this letter helpful. University is a new beginning in your life where you will meet new classmates, friends, and professors from all over the country and even the world. They will bring you a lot of new customs, cultures, and ideas, and you will get more opportunities to understand the world. So don’t be afraid to try new things, get out of your comfort zone, try new foods, make new friends, attend academic lectures, club activities, etc. But don’t let the colorful, free, and happy university life make you forget the main purpose of your university – to learn new knowledge.
Studying at university is different from high school, because there is no one to supervise you, and there are so many activities that you can participate in, but you have to make up your mind and tell yourself to study hard during your university years. In addition, it is important to plan your time so that you can enjoy life and have enough time to study. Once you’ve planned your schedule, follow the plan and remember not to miss classes without any excuse, as attendance at university is an important indicator of credit. In class, please don’t lose the good habit of taking notes (try the Cornell note-taking method), and don’t lose the practice after class. In the university, every professor has office hours. If you have any questions, be sure to consult the professors, they will give you pertinent advice. Don’t forget that the professors in the various departments of the university, whether you are looking for a part-time job or a subject selection, professors in the department will help you. I wish you excellent results in your university life.
Best regards,
Huaixi Xie
Beijing University Club Orientation in 2020 )