HAVE A MEANINGFUL STUDENT LIFE

Nghe nhiều lần, điên từ và dịch nghĩa NC 007

Being a student ________________. I don’t think most students understand

this. A lot of students complain they have no money and
__________________. They never complain that they have
__________________ time, don’t have to ______________ and have really
___________. When students finish being students and go to work, they
understand how __________________ a student. Being a student at high
school __________________. You have to study boring things and deal with
things like bullying. Going to college or university is ___________________.
Just __________________ classes a week and lots of student parties. I’d love
to be a student again. I know many people who’d like to be full-time students
forever. All you need is a bit more cash.

Là sinh viên, ngoài các giờ học ở trên lớp, các bạn sẽ có những hoạt động khác ngoài
việc tham gia các bài giảng của thầy cô. Đối với nhiều trường, đây còn là tiêu chí để xét
học bổng dành cho sinh viên.
Ngoài giờ học, các bạn sẽ làm gì?
Trước hết, campus /ˈkampəs/ dùng để chỉ khuôn viên trường, gồm các tòa nhà phục vụ
cho mục đích học, và các cơ sở vật chất khác như kí túc xá – residence /ˈrɛzɪd(ə)ns/ hall
hoặc dormitory /ˈdɔːmɪt(ə)ri/, sân vận động – stadium, thư viện – library …
Chính vì vậy, các hoạt động ngoài giờ mà sinh viên hay tham ga bao gồm:
1. Participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ in clubs/ organizations /groups: Tham gia vào các câu lạc bộ,
tổ chức, các nhóm
Các câu lạc bộ trong trường cũng rất đa dạng: Sports club, music club, science
club, research club… và thường tổ chức các hoạt động ngoại khóa – extra-
curriculum /ˈɛkstrə/ -/kəˈrɪkjʊləm/ activities cho sinh viên, bao gồm:

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 - Charity /ˈtʃarɪti/ / voluntary /ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/ work: làm các công việc từ thiện/ tình nguyện
như take care of the elderly (chăm sóc người già), protect the environment (bảo vệ
môi trường)…
- Trips/ Camping / Outing: Gồm các chuyến đi
đến Local /ˈləʊk(ə)l/ attractions /əˈtrakʃ(ə)n/ (các địa điểm nổi tiếng ở địa phương), các
chuyến du lịch để gắn kết sinh viên lại với nhau, tìm hiểu thêm về nét đẹp của địa
phương, cũng như tăng cường một số kĩ năng (skills)
- Events/ Workshops/ Talks/ Competitions /kɒmpɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/: Với nội dung đa dạng, chủ
yếu giúp sinh viên làm quen với cuộc sống mới, có thêm các kĩ năng trong học tập và làm
việc
2. Go to the library/ Self-study: Đến thư viện, tự học
3. Take part in recreational /rɛkriˈeɪʃənl/ activities: Tham gia các hoạt động giải trí
như sports, movies, plays, cultural events, festivals.
4. Enroll /ɪnˈrəʊl/ in courses: Tham gia vào các khóa học như cooking, foreign
language, dancing …
5. Do part time job: Đi làm thêm bán thời gian, gồm các công việc như tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ (gia
sư), teaching assistant (trợ giảng), library assistant (trợ giúp trong thư viện)…

peer pressure: áp lực bạn bè đồng trang lứa

QUESTIONS:
1. What do you usually do during your university life?

Bạn thường làm gì trong thời sinh viên của bạn?

2. What problems are students faced with?

Những khó khăn mà sinh viên phải đối diện?

3. In your opinion, what should students do to have a good life after graduation and
prepare for their career?

The bạn, Sinh viên nên làm gì để có cuộc sống tốt sau khi tốt nghiệp và chuẩn bị cho sự
nghiệp của họ?

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 Benefits Of A Student Organization
7 reasons you should get involved on campus

Community participation in college sets the stage for a lifetime of leaning in,
reaching out and building connections that bridge barriers. Take a look at seven other
surprising benefits of joining college clubs and organizations.

1. It's a chance to build your skillset

Perhaps one of the most beneficial aspects of getting involved on campus is that it
offers you the chance to develop and build skills that you wouldn't get to otherwise.
Participation and working with others helps you to round out your soft skills.

"It's a great way to build your professional skills including leadership, teamwork,
communication and prioritization," says career coach Alina Tubman. "All these skills are
necessary for students applying to jobs and internships." She explains that this is a
brilliant way to showcase these skills instead of just listing them on a resume.

Clubs and organizations can also give you the opportunity to develop hard skills
you may or may not learn in class. "On campuses where students have more autonomy,
individuals in these roles could potentially manage money, create relationships with
outside vendors and execute high-profile events, all valuable specialized skills," says
speaker Amma Marfo, who has worked closely with students on college campuses.

2. It's an opportunity to demonstrate your time management

"The main reason for my being in so many clubs was that it taught me discipline
while also allowing me to have fun," says Nihar Suthar, author and recent college
graduate. "I had to be disciplined to get all my work done so I could participate in clubs
and organizations. This is an extremely important life skill to have."

Partaking in college clubs and organizations alongside your academic

responsibilities allows you to practice not only discipline, but also time management. This
is a handy skill to have in your personal life, and it's one that future employers will be
looking for after you graduate. Recruiters and hiring managers like to know that applicants
will be able to juggle tasks and handle all the demands of the job.

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 "Involvement in clubs demonstrates a student's ability to manage his or her
schedule with academics and social activities," adds career coach Crystal Olivarria.

3. It helps you become more collaborative

"Clubs and organizations let students congregate around a common cause, interest
or course of study at a time when social connections are crucial," Marfo says.

That's the beauty of these activities — they pull together all kinds of students under
a shared mission. Participation in them encourages teamwork and collaboration, not to
mention learning how to work together on a larger scale. And with collaborative work
comes opportunities to step up and lead your peers, manage projects and work through
any road bumps along the way.

Involvement in these groups allows students to create collaborative work

experiences, such as planning events, creating learning material or performing
community service, Marfo explains. "Students learn how to identify and work toward a
shared vision, delegate tasks and responsibilities and work through interpersonal conflict,"
she adds.

4. It can lead to great friendships and new networking opportunities

Another incentive to get involved on campus is to make friends and network.

Friendships form effortlessly when you share similar interests or passions with like-
minded peers. Clubs and organizations can also allow you to branch out and meet
students outside of your immediate social circle.

It's also true that connections with others in your field can serve you well after you
graduate. "Getting involved on campus can increase your peer network, which in turn,
increases your exposure and learning not only in your school environment, but also your
social capital," explains Mana Sanghvi, founder of Sitterco. She says this often translates
to more connections as you network for future career opportunities.

5. It can build your self-confidence

Students who successfully balance a full plate of academia and extracurricular

activities come away from the experience with a stronger understanding of their

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capabilities. This can help you build up the self-assurance needed to take on more
challenges.

"Students gain confidence as a result of practicing the art of leadership and real-
world skills through a campus activity," Sanghvi divulges. She feels it's a smart choice for
students to take advantage of school clubs and campus activities in an effort to gain
experience, confidence and transferrable skills. "These can be more easily articulated in
an internship or job interview and there is low risk in doing so," she adds.

6. It can provide you with a well-rounded college experience

Aside from all of the skill-building and potential for personal development,
community participation in college is just a great way to make memories. It's a chance to
put yourself out there, try something new and have a great time doing so. Activities can
spice up mundane school weeks and break up long blocks of study sessions. Plus, they'll
help you make the most of your college experience.

"Participation in college clubs and organizations creates lifelong memories and

provides a more memorable college experience," Olivarria says.

7. It can increase your marketability

You'll get a lot out of your involvement on campus while you're still a student, but
the benefits don't stop once you graduate. The skills you develop and the experience you
acquire add up to an enticing combination for hiring managers once you begin your job
search. Your community participation in college can set you apart from the pack when
you're vying for your dream job.

12 reasons you should get involved in student organisations

1. You’ll learn more about yourself.

Joining a student organization presents many opportunities to learn more about

yourself, your goals, and your strengths. You can learn from how other students handle
certain situations and test your current knowledge. You can also find out what you’re
good at, whether that’s multitasking, staying organized, generating ideas, or serving
others. This self-awareness will be beneficial in your future career.

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 2. You’ll develop soft skills.

Soft skills are essentially “people skills” — they’re the skills that allow us to
effectively interact with others, like communication, attitude, and work ethic. Participating
in a student organization not only teaches you these skills, but also helps you broaden
and improve those you already have. You’ll learn the best way to communicate with both
individuals and large groups, and you’ll gain emotional intelligence as you develop new
relationships.

3. You’ll learn how to work with a team.

Knowing how to work well with a team is an essential skill for any career. Being in a
student organization teaches you how to do this by putting you in situations where you
are required to take advice from others, as well as give your own.

4. You’ll get networking opportunities.

Another great benefit of student organizations (and graduate programs as a whole)

is that you get the opportunity to network. Meeting new students, making connections,
and building relationships will all help down the line when you’re looking for a job.
Because you’re all part of the same organization, you know the people you’re meeting
have at least a few of the same interests as you, so their connections will be valuable.
Corbett said:

“Many of our organizations are professionally-focused and host several events with
alumni or panel discussions with local professionals. These events are excellent
opportunities for the student leaders, and can often lead to potential internship or
employment opportunities in the future!”

5. You’ll gain practical experience in a safe environment.

Participating in a club or an organization based around your particular area of study

will give you practical experience within that field. And what’s great about student clubs is
that while you learn to use skills like project management, event planning, and
fundraising, you get to test them out in a safe environment where making mistakes is OK.
Everyone is there to support you, so there’s no fear in messing up or being wrong.

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 6. You’ll be able to use the skills you’ve learned in class.

“As business students, you are able to apply classroom experience in your student
organizations, and also develop leadership and life skills that help you become more
effective in classroom team projects.”

Corbett also mentioned that being part of an organization allows you to put all of
those things you’ve been learning in class to the test in real-world situations. You’ll get to
learn what works and what doesn’t, and you’ll be able to take that knowledge back to the
classroom, and then, of course, along with you in a future career.

7. You’ll learn how to engage with diverse groups of people.

Chances are, the organization you choose to participate in will include a diverse
group of people — you’ll be faced with the same situation in the working world! Learning
how different people respond and react to certain situations will help you develop your
skills in presenting and implementing ideas. Corbett said student organizations can also
provide you with the opportunity to learn about different cultural backgrounds:

“The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) is the largest graduate
student organization, and provides events and opportunities for students to celebrate (and
learn) about culture and diversity. The graduate school is incredibly diverse, and it is great
to see students interact across cultures to become more effective leaders!”

8. You’ll gain leadership skills.

Becoming a leader or an officer in an organization will help you develop leadership

skills that will be invaluable in all areas of life. You’ll be presented with opportunities to
improve in public speaking, and gain confidence in yourself as an individual. Corbett said
this is one of the two greatest benefits student organizations offer:

“While there are many positive reasons for taking on a leadership position in a
student organization, I believe the two greatest benefits are developing leadership skills
and expanding your network. Holding a position in a student organization requires you to
work with a team, effectively problem-solve, plan events, and also interact with faculty,
staff, and alumni.”

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 Shawn Lazarus, president of the Graduate Student Association and a current
student, agrees:

“Being in a leadership position has taught me a lot of patience, has improved the
way I manage my time, and has given me the opportunity to connect with fun, talented
and creative individuals.”

9. You’ll get a break from your studies.

Concentrating on schoolwork is obviously important during a graduate program, but

giving your mind a break is necessary (and beneficial). While taking part in club activities,
you’ll be able to socialize with like-minded individuals and actually learn as much from
them as you would your schoolwork.

10. You’ll expand your resume.

There’s no arguing that organizations and activities look good on a résumé.

Showing employers that you participated in, or (better yet) lead, a student organization,
they’ll know that you’re hard working and can handle multiple responsibilities.

11. You’ll be able to give back to the community.

Many student organizations provide opportunities to give back to the community,

whether through acts of service, sponsoring events, or hosting charity drives. Not only is
this good for society, but it will teach you how a future business can give back, too.
Lazarus says giving back to the community is the most rewarding part of being involved:

“The most rewarding aspect of being involved in a student organization is that you
get to give back to the student community through fun events, giving them networking
opportunities and offering them a chance to have fun with their peers. This adds an
immense value to the learning experience.”

12. You’ll have fun!

Another simple reason to join a student organization is to have fun. Meeting new
people, making new friends, and participating in activities will help you make the most of
your graduate school experience.

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 Why should we get a part-time job when we are students?
Research shows that you’ll gain experience and employer recommendations that will
help you get a full-time position after you graduate. You’ll also make money, which means
you won’t have to borrow as much for college.

The benefits of part-time work for a student

A part-time job whilst at university can have a positive impact on your life:
Money Need we say more? The extra cash from part-time work lets you cover the cost of living
more comfortably, sometimes even leaving a little aside for fun.
Budgeting Students who earn their own money tend to spend it wisely. Part-time jobs are often
tough, and hard-earned money can be painful to part with. In short, students are more likely to
save their money for necessities such as text books and rent.
Time management Students with jobs have little free time. This predisposes them to become
more organised and better planners, learning to weigh their priorities in order to meet deadlines.
Effective time management benefits both your studies and life after university.
Bored? You will have less time to while away the hours – the combination of studying and a job
rather handily means there’s little time to get bored.
Your future Use your part-time job to get an introduction to a career or area of interest you hope
to go into after university. The experience will help you stand out from the crowd at interview; you
can begin networking with others in your chosen field. Forming professional relationships at this
early stage will help your chances of gaining employment after graduation.
Transferable skills A part-time job can provide you with a skill set much in demand by graduate
employers:
 A common complaint from employers is of a lack of commercial awareness in graduates. As well
as the time management skills already mentioned, you’ll be exposed to working in a commercial
environment – an experience which will help you stand out from the crowd.
 Teamwork – you’ll likely have to work as part of a team, equipping you with the skills needed to
work with people of varying personality. This will help you work on group projects at university, as
well as being of great benefit through life in general.
 Initiative – in the workplace things will go wrong. How will you react to the unexpected? Keep a
note of problems solved and disasters averted – these sorts of stories are priceless when it
comes to interviews and such like.
 All of the above, combined with the initiative you’ve shown in working whilst studying, will show
employers that you’re ambitious and have an excellent work ethic.

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