86 key points summarized by predecessors that college students must read

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First, don’t think you can get what you once wanted by joining the student council. Your enthusiasm for work is likely to change due to certain things you see and experience, but there’s no need to be afraid. You have the entire freshman year to adapt or endure, and to decide whether to keep going or give up. 　　Second, true love may exist in universities, but remember, it’s only possible. Many times, they get together out of envy because others are in relationships, or for other reasons. So, there’s no need to be too hurt by any breakup; remember, true love is still worth pursuing, even if it causes great pain. 　　Third, if your family is average, remember that you will have many unexpected expenses in college. For example, in case you choose a second major or various other courses in the future, for the sake of your family and your own future, never spend money recklessly. Remember, forever. 　　Fourth, my friend, the friends you make in college are likely to become part of your future career. They will help you. But you should also have the ability to help them, so you need to work hard; you and your friends will together build a potentially brilliant career in the future. It sounds nice, right? But remember, you all need to work hard. 　　Five, when you look back on many things, you realize they weren’t that important after all. So, no matter how angry or upset you were at that time, tell yourself that it’s not necessary; you’ll find that it really isn’t needed. 　　Six, learn from her – never forget her. No matter what others say about universities being places to improve one’s overall abilities, if you fail in your studies, you’re nothing – exceptions aside, but have you thought this through? Will you be that surprise? ? 　　Seven, don’t use swear words; you should know the power of habit. When looking for a job or interacting with others, a single word or a few words you say can significantly damage the image you have in their eyes. 　　Eight, make good use of the opportunities to speak in public – whether to showcase yourself or to practice. 　　Nine, it is extremely important not to form judgments about yourself or others. What you see and hear might be just one side of the story, and it’s not worth it for a friend who may have been lost. 　　Ten, if you realize that you’ve been going to the cafeteria or to classes by yourself for a long time, don’t worry; it’s normal to be alone in college. Do you feel lonely? Your friend is worried that you might think you don’t have any space for freedom; so don’t think you have no friends. 　　Eleven, when someone informs you about many things, you should say thank you; if they don’t inform you, don’t blame them, because you should actually figure those things out on your own. 　　Twelve, don’t say things like “I’ll treat you to a meal” casually, because everyone will take it seriously. No matter what you think, it’s quite common in college to treat someone to a meal; it’s even normal to do so for someone you don’t know very well.

Thirteen, dignity is the most important thing, but in college, you need to learn to make use of this environment to strengthen your own dignity. Remember, society is a place where people’s dignity is often destroyed, and no one else will protect it for you except yourself.

Fourteen, college is a sub-society. Yes, so once you reach higher grades, you should act like an adult. When freshmen see you, they should feel that you are their senior and that you’re mature.

Fifteen, there are good reasons to admire those who get up early every day. If you don’t believe it, give it a try. You’ll find that many people will admire you after doing so.

Sixteen, call your family regularly, even if they say they don’t miss you.

Seventeen, it’s okay to get drunk sometimes; we can accept that. But you need to understand that only by getting drunk with true friends can you relieve your sorrows. Otherwise, you’ll just become the subject of others’ jokes.

Eighteen, if you rarely go to the library during your four years in college, you’re essentially wasting a lot of time and resources. So go there often and browse through books; there’s always something you can learn from them.

Nineteen, whether male or female, if you still place too much emphasis on appearance in college, you might not suffer any consequences right away, but you will eventually face problems. It’s very likely to happen.

Twenty, during interviews, many bosses will ask you—if you get the chance to meet them—what you would do. Maybe you can remember this question now, so that you can answer it properly in the future, especially for students in liberal arts fields.

Twenty-one, if you’re in charge of guiding freshmen at the start of a new semester, when asked questions like how the school is, remember that you’re not only part of this school but also someone who should inspire confidence in your juniors. Having gone through your freshman year, you should know just how much trust freshmen have in their seniors. 　　Twenty-two: Stop complaining about unfairness all the time; what seems unfair to you might be fair to others. Dialectics – learned in senior high school, forgot? 　　Twenty-three, don’t become obsessed with the internet***. Don’t do it at all. 　　 Twenty-four, “I love you.” Don’t say this to many people. In college, I mean you should say it to only one person – it’s a way of showing respect for the person you love, as well as respect for your own feelings. At twenty-five, in college, since that’s where you are, you have the space to cope with failures and setbacks; therefore, you really should... find out the difference between confidence and arrogance, something that can last a lifetime. 　　Twenty-six, if your personality makes many people keep their distance from you, then your personality is a failure; the success of a personality lies in its ability to attract people, rather than to repel them. 　　Twenty-seven: If you consider not sleeping in class as a form of exercise and you manage to do it, then you’re strong. And remember, you should be like that anyway – even the worst teachers are still better than students, because they are teachers. 　　Twenty-eight: club leaders or similar positions in the student council. If you respect them, tell yourself that it’s because they are your seniors and not because they are your superiors. In fact, everyone is just a student, nothing more than that. 　　Twenty-nine: As Crazy English says, don’t be afraid of embarrassment. If you really can’t do it, then don’t worry about feeling embarrassed; but if you can, I suggest that you go ahead and face that embarrassment – it’s a way to strive for success. As for those who laugh at you for it, you can exclude them from the list of people who might become rivals in your future life. So don’t laugh at those who feel embarrassed on stage either. 　　Thirty: Seek hope in despair, and life will ultimately be glorious.
Thirty-one: If you don’t smoke, your energy levels will be much better than when you do; it’s a fact.
Thirty-two: You indeed need to learn to be strategic, but remember, always remember, there is only one way to succeed in society—that is through strength. Never doubt this.
Thirty-three: When faced with unfairness, don’t complain. What seems unfair to you might actually be fair to others. So, it’s better to work hard to achieve the fairness that suits you best.
Thirty-four: Life is full of various situations; don’t get angry at new things you don’t like. It doesn’t matter. For example, the issue of couples living together has nothing to do with many of us.
Thirty-five: Don’t keep treating people to meals, nor let others treat you to meals—except friends!
Thirty-six: Start training your ability to stay calm from college onward. This is an important skill; those who can remain calm and think quickly in critical situations are truly great.
Thirty-seven: Competition in college involves all students, so you need to know whether you can relax your studies or not.
Thirty-eight: As you grow up and become more mature and steady, this doesn’t contradict passion. A drive and perseverance in work and studies give you special charm and personal strength.
Thirty-nine: Remember, even if you’re the leader in some student organization, if you fail the necessary exams and don’t get a diploma, it’s all in vain! No company wants someone like you; what companies need are people who can do the work, not people who want to hold positions of authority. Moreover, these days, what is taught is drinking, smoking, and mutual flattery. At forty, never laugh at your teachers for being ignorant or dull, because one day you will realize that mocking them with your sleepiness is actually foolish, and by then you will have already faced many setbacks in life. 　　 41. Don’t delude yourself into thinking you’ll be the favorite at job fairs; once you realize that 70% of junior high school graduates can get into college, you should understand that people won’t admire the majority of a group. 　　42. It’s essential to master English well, but it certainly won’t be the only thing that ensures a good life; therefore, learning more skills can sometimes be lifesaving. 43. You may disapprove of certain things, but you should learn to accept them—if you can’t change them. 　　Forty-four: When dealing with strangers, either treat them as a blank slate or as friends; in any case, don’t treat them as enemies, even if you hear many negative rumors about them. 　　Forty-five: Those who love you, whether you accept them or not, you should be grateful to them; it is a sign of respect for them. 　　Forty-six, listening to the radio at night is also a source of joy and happiness. 　　 Forty-seven: Make sure to set aside time each week to exercise. There are many benefits. 　　Forty-eight: If there are people around you who are jealous of you, then you can exclude them from the list of your competitors; those who are jealous are unlikely to achieve anything great. 　　Forty-nine: Don’t argue. If you think back, you’ll realize that it’s impossible for anyone to win an argument; it can be said that the topics raised in arguments are not worth debating at all. 　　Fifty: There are many ways to succeed; don’t reject methods that you don’t like. 　　Fifty-one, man: you may not be good-looking, but you can be a great person, and that’s what truly makes one handsome. (Of course, the same applies to women as well.) So, there’s no need to spend too much time on dressing up. 　　 Fifty-two: Only by learning to be carefree can one truly be carefree in everything. But it’s just possible; there are indeed those who succeed due to their outstanding social skills, but you must always keep in mind the value of strength. 　　 At fifty-three, entering university means stepping into a new environment and meeting new people. Your entire past is like a blank page to them; this is the perfect time to reshape your image, fixing your past shortcomings. Even when not entering a new environment, one should present oneself in a fresh light. 　　 Fifty-four: Those who persevere for love, remember that it’s okay to keep going, but don’t let love hurt you. 　　 Fifty-five: either in literature or in martial arts; I mean you need to be good at one area. Being mediocre in everything is a taboo for a person. Being proficient in many things, but excelling in a few, that is the true realm. 　　 56. QQ is a tool for connecting with friends; it can be used to make friends, but one should not rely too much on the friendships formed through QQ, nor should one imagine too highly what those friends are like. 　　 Fifty-seven: Still being impulsive means you still have passion for life. Being impulsive all the time indicates that you don’t yet understand life. 　　 Fifty-eight, if you can’t have it, then tell yourself not to forget—it if you can bear the pain. 　　 Fifty-nine: although the concept of a class isn’t very prominent in universities, don’t forget your classmates and friends. 　　Sixty; preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam – it’s better to start early rather than late. 　　61. Stop complaining about things like CET-4 and CET-6; they are great ways to prove your abilities. 　　62. One should have an elite mindset; think about it – it’s pointless for someone in college to be obsessed with martial arts and romance novels. 　　Sixty-three: nothing surpasses straightforwardness, and nothing surpasses tactfulness. A round exterior with a square interior will do. 　　Sixty-five: Never desire to be someone who offends no one. It’s a wonderful life to have people who oppose you as well as those who support you, and then to make your own decisions. 　　Sixty-six: Courage. One must have courage; even in the face of failure, one should not allow one’s life to be mediocre. 　　Sixty-seven: If you like someone, be brave enough to tell them. I’ve said that university is a place to learn*, but I understand the power of love. Pursue the person you truly love; as long as you think it’s worth it, then it is worth it. 　　Sixty-eight, one thing should be believed: there are no impossible things! ! There really isn’t; you just need to do it. We are students now, but what about in ten years? ? What about twenty years from now? ? Think about it. 　　Sixty-nine. I don’t worry about whether I’ll succeed; since I’ve chosen a distant goal, I just keep moving forward despite the challenges. 　　Seventy: Regret is an emotion that drains one’s energy. Regret is a greater loss than loss itself, and a greater mistake than mistakes. So do not regret. 　　71. We truly live a difficult life; we have to endure various external pressures, as well as deal with the confusion within our own minds. In times of struggle, if someone gives you a look of understanding, you feel a warmth in life; perhaps just a brief glance is enough to inspire me greatly. 　　72. Everyone possesses potential energy; it’s just easy for that energy to be obscured by habits, blurred by time, and worn away by inertia. 73. Among millions of people, meeting the person you meet ； Over millions of years, in the endless expanse of time, there is no earlier or later moment – it’s just right that it happened at seventy-four. You can choose to persevere, or you can choose to give up. There is no right or wrong. I mean, when it comes to love, but what’s important is to stick to your choice. 　　Seventy-five: Believe in the power of time, as it can dilute many things. 　　76. Doing the same thing every day in college is a great way to train us; give it a try and you’ll see. 　　Seventy-seven: smile more often; it will gradually help you truly feel happy. 　　78. In life, there are many \"what ifs,\" but not a single \"but not.\"
79. When you don’t know how to give up, you can tell yourself that you still know how to persevere.
80. Only you can decide whether phones should be allowed in college.
81. Never look down on students from poor families in college.
82. Go to the school’s job fairs during your college years; you’ll sense a sense of crisis regarding your future.
83. It was all people. All people. All people. I had to repeat three times that it was all people to describe how crowded it was. — A senior in my dormitory described the job fair to me; I went and saw it for myself. It was indeed all people. All people. All people.
84. As we get older, right and wrong become less clear. This isn’t a mistake; it’s a fact that cannot be changed. Remember to make friends with everyone who is worth it. 　　Eighty-five: when you’re bored, don’t forget your friends. When your friends are bored, don’t forget that you are their friend. 　　86. If there is to be a hierarchy in society, there is only one way: competition. You must work hard; otherwise, you will end up at the bottom of society.