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It is a well accepted assumption that students come to colleges to get good grades and that they are usually too busy to do anything else.

But Connie Snyder Mick, an academic director of the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame, says it is just half of the truth. There are many volunteering centers like hers at the colleges and universities in the United States. Mick says these centers help students seek an experience that may not be directly related to a student’s academic progress, but that is still important.

Volunteering is not uncommon in higher education. Many college groups organize volunteer events for different causes. Officials in charge of student housing often organize such events to help build a sense of community. Participation in these kinds of activities is good for students, Mick says. For example, the busy nature of college life can create a lot of stress for students. Doing something completely unrelated to a student's studies can help calm them by putting their mind on other things.

For a more meaningful addition to their college experience. Mick urges students to visit centers like the one she heads. She says these centers exist to create volunteer opportunities that are more complex and meaningful than just a day spent cleaning a local park or raising money, for example.

Such volunteering centers often partner with local organizations that serve the people of the nearby communities. Even for students with little interest in building a connection with the local communities, there is still value in what volunteer centers have to offer, Mick says. She notes some opportunities can push students to use what they are learning in the classroom out in the real world and having that kind of experience can make a student appealing to employers in the years to come.

1. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Academic progress.
B.College education.
C.Volunteering experience.
D.Center for Social Concerns.
2. What is the housing officials’ main purpose in organizing those events?
A.To give students good part-time jobs.
B.To raise money for different celebrations.
C.To help build a closer bond among the students.
D.To improve the living conditions for the students.
3. How can these centers’ activities benefit the students according to Mick?
A.By helping them focus on their study.
B.By offering chances to test their knowledge.
C.By protecting them from the local communities.
D.By increasing their competitiveness in the job market.
4. What is the best title for the text?
A.Colorful College Life in the USA
B.Guidelines for Volunteering Center Selection
C.Volunteering: a Meaningful Addition to College Life
D.A Valuable Platform: Mick's Center for Social Concerns

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