How to start your new journey inthe university? Here are some tips for your reference.
| Possible problems | Suggested solutions |
| 1. Unfamiliar People and Surroundings | 1. Getting involved in a study group or a team activity. 2. Having a weekly dinner with a roommate or classmate. 3. Getting together with anyone you might know from home. |
| 2. Unstructured Time | 1. Trying to set a time schedule for yourself. 2. Making sure to set aside time to study, to give you some time for hobbies, relaxation, and being with friends. |
| 3. Relationships | Make sure to reach out to trusted friends and campus counseling services if you need support for the emotional issues that accompany your relationships. |
| 4. High Levels of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress | 1. Getting adequate sleep, eating well-balanced meals and avoiding junk food and alcohol; 2. Getting regular exercise, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation or go to mental health clinics. |
President Xi stresses pursuit of craftsmanship
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that technical workers serve as an important foundation supporting made-in-China and created-in-China and play a key role in high-quality economic growth.
“In the whole society, we should carry forward craftsmanship with the pursuit of excellence and encourage the young people to develop their skills to serve the country,” Xi said.
Quotes from President Xi:
Hard work paints a bright backdrop for a young life. (奋斗是青春最亮丽的底色)
A nation will be full of hope and have a great tomorrow when its younger generations have ideals, ability, and a strong sense of responsibility. （青年一代有理想、有本领、有担当，国家就有前途，民族就有希望。）
Young people should run with all their might on the track of youth, and win the best results the youth today are supposed to get. （希望广大青年在青春的赛道上奋力奔跑,争取跑出当代青年的最好成绩! ）
核心词汇和句子：
(1) The rural self-study laid foundations for myknowledge.
插队落户时期读了很多书，为我的知识打下坚实的基础。
(2) Later I discovered it had been full of books.
后来才知道那里面全是书。
(3) Then I’d sit there, reading and thinking.
我坐在那看书，冥想。
(4) He read Shakespeare, Das Kapital, and manyliterary classics, Chinese and foreign.
他读莎士比亚的著作、《资本论》和许多名著，中国的外国的都有。
A Hug, a Kiss, or a Handshake?
ShakingHands
We usually shake hands as often as we should. So every handshake is an opportunity to connect with others.
Whento shake hands:
When meeting someone for the first time
When greeting a friend or acquaintance you haven’t seen for some time
When saying goodbye to someone
When you’re called on to introduce people prior to them speaking
When at a banquet, prior to sitting (introduce yourself to and shake hands with everyone at your table)
When someone at your table is honored with an award or recognition (make sure to shake hands as soon as you can politely do so after the honored returns to the table)
When shaking hands - Notice:
Especially for Men: In most cases, you no longer need to wait for a woman to extend her hand to you first. In a purely social setting, you can choose to wait, but it’s not necessary.
One exception is when interacting with Europeans, where a man, even in a business situation, does not extend his hand first.
Other exceptions are when meeting and greeting much older women who might not understand the evolution in etiquette, and with Muslim women (who often consider it improper for a man to touch a woman at all).
The Cheek Kiss
The social cheek kiss, so popular in much of the world, is trying desperately to catch on in the US. It hasn’t reached our suburbs, small businesses, or corporate boardrooms yet, so it’s best for you and me, at least for now, to leave it to the socialites(上流社会人士) and movie moguls（显要人士）!
TheSocial Hug
Menshould never initiate a hug with a woman. It will keep any lawsuits, gossip, orextra sensitive husbands/boyfriends at bay.
Ladies:we’re wise tokeep the same thoughts in mind (lawsuits, gossip and wives!); however, we caninitiate a hug in public in social situations.
Notice:
It’s impolite to hug a brideat the wedding.
Asking people “May I hug you?” might seem like a nice gesture on the surface, but if the answer is no, you’ve put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you they’drather you didn’t.
