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Life at Harvard University,1 I remember when I first found out that I had been accepted via Early Action to Stanford University. I was in the car when the email popped up in my inbox letting me know I had gotten into my dream school, and I burst into tears of pure joy. I spent the next few months imagining myself as a Cardinal, and preparing myself to accept their invitation.,Life at Harvard University Michelle Lee,2 However, when the remaining admissions decisions came out, words cant begin to describe the excitement I felt when I learned that I was also accepted to Harvard University. Thus, I faced one of the toughest,decisions in choosing between Stanford and Harvard.,Life at Harvard University,3 I decided to visit both campuses before making my final decision, and to my surprise, fell in love with Harvard. I had been so set on becoming a Cardinal that I hadnt given serious thought to the possibility of going somewhere else. As soon as I set foot in Harvard, everything felt right. The campus, the classes, the people, all made me realize there was no place else I wanted to spend the next four years.,Life at Harvard University,4 After I enrolled at Harvard, I was eager to start the next phase of my life, but anxious at the thought of being across the country so far from home. Saying my goodbyes to my family and friends made me fully aware of my newfound,independence. I had no idea what to expect, and I feared that I would be lost at such a prestigious institution.,Life at Harvard University,5 One semester later, I have to say that I had made the best decision of my life. I have found my home, and I have become part of the Harvard community in so many different ways.,6 In a few short months, if Ive learned anything, its that college is far from easy. Academics are harder than ever, but I have the freedom to study whatever concentration interests me. I applied as a pre-med student but this semester has shown me that there are virtually limitless options to explore before declaring my major next year.,Life at Harvard University,7 Classes often consist of lectures by professors together with smaller sections taught by graduate students, and supplemental student study groups. Collaboration in study groups is a huge part of surviving Harvards tough academic load. If I ever felt overloaded, I only,had to walk down the stairs to see my proctor, or set up a meeting with my academic adviser.,Life at Harvard University,8 This past December brought long, comprehensive exams that make up finals period, but Harvards reading period, a dead week with no classes, was certainly a nice change from high school. There was even a Primal Scream to kick off finals week, with hundreds of stark-naked Harvard students running around the Yard at midnight in a time-old tradition.,Life at Harvard University,9 Outside class, Im part of Harvards Crimson Dance Team (CDT). CDT has the perfect blend of dance and spirit. Having danced competitively in the past, I was looking to renew my passion and was thrilled to discover that CDT would compete at nationals in Disney World this January.,Life at Harvard University,10 As Senior Class President at Dublin High School, I loved being a part of the leadership team and wanted to find an avenue to continue leadership in college. The First Year Social Committee (FYSC) was exactly what I was looking for. Our first event, Fright Fest, was a,Halloween costume catwalk and dance. It was a huge success, with over 1,000 members of our class attending!,Life at Harvard University,11 One of the best things Harvard has to offer is its diversity. Ive already met so many incredible people from all over the world, and many of my closest friends are international from places like Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, and Greece. Listening to them makes me keen to study abroad in the future. Every single person here has the drive to learn and succeed, and I need only look across my classroom to find inspiration.,Life at Harvard University,12 This year, I live in a suite with four other girls from all over the country and abroad. We live in the Wigglesworth Hall dorm, which is at the edge of Harvard Yard, where all the freshmen live. Luckily, were closest to the Lamont and Widener libraries, where youll find students at all hours studying for the next exam or passed out on a desk! Our window overlooks Massachusetts Avenue, in the heart of Harvard Square.,Life at Harvard University,There you can find the Starbucks frequented by yours truly, the Chinese and pizza places open for late-night munchies, and the Coop, where we buy all of our books and school supplies. Whats great about Harvard and its surrounding area is that everything is so accessible. Annenberg, our beautiful Hogwarts-like dining hall, is only a,few minutes away from the Yard and the majority of my classes are held within the Yard and the Science Center right outside so I can walk everywhere.,Life at Harvard University,13 Every morning I wake up at Harvard, I think to myself how blessed I am to be there. Being at Harvard can be overwhelming, but there is no other place Id rather be.,Life at Harvard University,No one likes those web sites with annoying advertisements popping up.,Language points,1. pop up (Para. 1): to appear in a place or situation unexpectedly,She was startled when Lisa popped up at the door all smiles.,那些弹出烦人广告的网站是不会有人喜欢的。,pop out: to appear suddenly and unexpectedly,You stick a bill in the vending machine then the change pops out.,2. I spent the next few months imagining myself as a Cardinal, and preparing myself to accept their invitation. (Para. 1),I pictured myself in my mind as a student at Stanford University during the next few months, and I was getting ready for their invitation.,Paraphrase,接下来的几个月，我一直幻想着自己成为斯坦福“枢机红”一员的情景并等待着他们的正式录取通知书。,Language points,Translation,3. However, when the remaining admissions decisions came out, words cant begin to describe excitement I felt when I learned that I was also accepted to Harvard University. (Para.2),Language points,However, when I learned that my name was on the officially declared final list of all those who were accepted by Harvard University, my excitement was beyond description.,Paraphrase,然而，接下来更多的录取通知书接踵而至，当得知自己还被哈佛大学录取后，我内心的激动之情无以言表。,Language points,Translation,3. However, when the remaining admissions decisions came out, words cant begin to describe excitement I felt when I learned that I was also accepted to Harvard University. (Para.2),4. I had been so set on becoming a Cardinal that I hadnt given serious thought to the possibility of going somewhere else. (Para.3),Language points,I had been so determined to become a student of Stanford University that I hadnt even thought of studying at other universities.,Paraphrase,我曾一心想成为斯坦福“枢机红”的一员，所以并没有认真考虑过选择其他大学。,Translation,4. be so set on becoming (Para.3),be set on doing sth.: be determined to do sth.,他下定决心要买台昂贵的跑车。,He is set on getting an expensive sports car.,Language points,The school reportedly plans to enroll its first class of law students in 2016.,5. enroll (Para.4),v. to arrange for yourself or for sb. else to officially join a course, school, etc; register formally as a participant or member,据报道该校将在2016年招收第一届的法律专业学生。,Having more online courses available does not guarantee that students will chose to enroll in them.,Language points,婚礼标志着艾玛人生新阶段的开始。,6. phase (Para. 4):n. a stage in a process of change or development,Shes going through a difficult phase.,The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emmas life.,in (or out of) phase: being or happening in (or out of) synchrony or harmony,The cabling work should be carried out in phase with the building work.,Language points,We were far from disappointed when they canceled the banquet invitation.,7. far from (Para.6): not at all,当他们取消了宴会邀请的时候，我们一点没觉得失望。,Far from declaring victory, the athlete was thinking of what to do if he lost the game.,Language points,在过去的短短数月里，如果说我学会了什么的话，就是明白了大学学习一点都不轻松。,8. In a few short months, if Ive learned anything, its that college is far from easy. (Para.6),Paraphrase,In the past few month, the only thing l learned is that college study at Harvard is not easy at all.,Language points,Translation,9. option(Para. 6):n. (countable) possibility or choice; sth. that you can choose to have or do,not an option: not feasible,keep (or leave) ones options open: not commit oneself,The players PR told the media that he would keep his options open at the end of this season.,Traveling by foot around this area is not an option.,Language points,The court declared that strike action was illegal.,10. declare(Para. 6): v. to say sth. officially or publicly,Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914.,法庭宣判这次的罢工行为是非法的。,Language points,11. consist of (Para. 7): be made of particular parts or things,The dinner will consist of four snacks plus six main courses created by each chef.,be composed of: be combined together to form a whole,The band is composed of many famous musicians.,Language points,comprise: include or contain,Women comprise 48% of the pharmacy profession and earn 83% as much as male pharmacists.,be made up (of): form or compose,These particles can be made up of various elements, including fumes from cars and natural dust particles.,Language points,12. Collaboration in study groups is a huge part of surviving Harvards tough academic load. (Para.7),You need to work together in study groups to fulfill the intense academic requirements.,Paraphrase,学习小组合作对应对哈佛繁重的学习任务起着重要的作用。,Language points,Translation,13. dead week (Para. 8),Dead week is a slang term for the busy week before schools final examinations in the United States of America.,紧张的考前一周,Language points,14. kick off (Para. 8):,1) If an event, game, series, or discussion kicks off, or is kicked off, it begins.,学校的师生选择了奥巴马总统作为毕业典礼的演讲嘉宾，并以此拉开校庆五十周年的帷幕。,The schools faculty and students chose Obama to be their commencement speaker to kick off their 50th anniversary celebration.,Language points,2) when a football (soccer) game or a team, etc. kicks off, the game starts,When the World Cup kicked off last week, Neymar and Brazil were the stars of the show.,14. kick off (Para. 8):,Collocations:,kick in: come into effect,The education reforms will kick in later this year.,kick against: express resentment at,The young boy tried hard to kick against the school rules.,Language points,kick around (or about) : (of a thing) lie unwanted or unexploited; (of a person) drift idly from place to place,I kicked around picking up odd jobs.,15. be looking to (Para. 9): to try to find ways of doing sth.,Meanwhile, local officials are looking to increase security measures in schools.,同时，当地政府部门正在寻求增强学校保卫工作的方法。,Most companies are looking to sponsor students on specific courses.,Language points,16. thrill(Para. 9) v. to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion,This band has thrilled audiences all over the world.,thrilled: adj. feeling intense pleasurable excitement,He admitted he is just as thrilled and surprised as his fans when hes recognized on the street.,Language points,thrilling: adj. exciting and enjoyable,Our wildlife trips offer a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state.,17. avenue(Para. 10): n. a choice or way of making progress towards sth.,这个网站也许会是一个你能找到的学习单词的新选择。,This web site might be a new avenue you have found for learning words.,Language points,18. keen (Para. 11) : adj. wanting to do sth. or wanting sth. to happen very much,keen,be keen to do sth.,Despite continuing rainfall and low temperatures, fans were enthusiastic and keen to go