【推荐2】Corsicana Middle School is now offering a new elective (选修科目), Outdoor Education, which covers several areas of learning. The course includes hunter and angler education, camping, survival skills and archery. The students recently got a visit from Captain Heath Butaud from the Corsicana Fire Department and learned more about putting out and preventing fires along with how to use a fire extinguisher. They then were allowed to put their knowledge to the test with a simulated (模拟的) fire on a screen and an extinguisher. These types of activities among the others mentioned all teach problem-solving skills to students which they can use for life-long learning.

The course began as an idea that CMS Principal Johnson came up with after spending time outside of work hunting. The class currently has 60 students and is a mix of those who have outdoor experience and those who don’t. “The course is really about the interaction,” Vice Principal Hervey said. “It doesn’t matter who is better or worse; everyone is at the same level, doing the same tasks.”

While the class does do several exciting activities and field trips, the meaning behind the course runs much deeper. “The idea is to get the kids outdoors,” Owen said. “The byproduct (副产品) of that has turned into working together, building new relationships and the feeling of fulfillment the course brings.” The learning and completion of new tasks such as cooking chicken and vegetables on an open flame, using a compass and more have allowed for the students to have more discipline, self-esteem and perform better overall academically.

As the program begins to grow, the ideas behind the basis of the course have stayed the same. “We want to have the ideal that there are no racial, physical, gender or socioeconomic boundaries,” Hervey said. “Students can therefore enjoy an equal opportunity to participate and become engaged in extracurricular activities.”

【推荐3】In modern times, local community colleges are not what they used to be.     1     These academic institutions are a great place where anyone can knock out the general course and at the same time explore their other interests on a flexible schedule that works for them.

Cost is affordable.     2     So for students who are looking for saving on their hard earned money can pursue a bachelor’s degree by taking their first 2 years of a university program at any of the local community colleges.

    3     Most of the community colleges have an agreement with several four-year universities and colleges that permits the students to transfer their community college credits to their bachelor’s programs in other universities. Most of the state universities allow third year students to complete their bachelor’s programs in their universities if the student has completed all the necessary course requirements for the first 2 years in community colleges.

The number of students in each class is small. Community colleges are a great place where one can find the atmosphere in which they can easily ask questions and discuss with their classmates and instructors, which not only helps in grasping critically difficult concepts but also paves way for building up relationships.     4    

There are hundreds of programs to choose from.     5     it is sure for them to find a program in community colleges. And it fits their need at any of the 1, 200 regionally recognized community colleges.

【推荐1】Explore Scenic Train Journeys

The four most scenic train journeys provide not only beautiful sceneries at destination cities, but also charming views outside the trains’ windows on the way.

This train route is the longest high altitude train trip in the world—named as the way to the sky. Most of this route is over 4,000 meters and it goes above 5,000 meters several times. After the train has left Xining Railway Station for about an hour, you can see the boundless lake—Qinghai Lake.

This railway has an average high altitude of above 3,600 meters. It makes Tibet travel more convenient for travelers, especially those who want to see Mount Qomolangma. Along the railway line, you can see local farmers and yaks (牦牛). And most of the time, you can appreciate a plateau (高原) landscape of mountains and meadows.

From Chengdu’s plains area, with an altitude of about 400 meters, the train goes up to altitudes of about 2,000 meters, traveling through tunnels and across mountains. The complex geography along the railway line gives this route the name of Geological Museum.

Beijing and Shanghai are two of the most popular cities for foreign travelers who come to China for the first time. It is a trip that combines some of China’s main urban landscapes with cultivated countryside scenery and mountains in between. The new and modern facilities on the train ensure you have a comfortable journey.

【推荐2】Four Largest Museums in the World

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gallery Size: 58,820 square meters

Location: New York City, USA

Date Opened: 1872

Theme: Art

This museum is commonly nicknamed (绰号) “The Met” and it has the largest and most well-rounded art collection in all of New York City. The art at The Met shows a number of different mediums, including metal, feathers, shells and many more.

The Louvre Museum

Gallery Size: 72,735 square meters

Location: Paris, France

Date Opened: 1793

Theme: Art

The Louvre is the largest museum in the world in terms of gallery floor space. It is also famous as a historic monument (纪念碑) and welcomed 9.6 million visitors in 2019 alone! Only 537 paintings were on show when the museum first opened, but now there are more than 35,000 pieces of art on show!

National Museum of China

Gallery Size: 65,000 square meters

Location: Beijing, China

Date Opened: 1959

Theme: The history of China

This museum offers guests the opportunity to learn all about the history of China. The current museum that you can visit today was formed in 2003 through the combination of the National Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution,

State Hermitage Museum

Gallery Size: 66,842 square meters

Location: St. Petersburg, Russia

Date Opened: 1852

Theme: Art

The State Hermitage Museum opened to visitors in 1852. Some of the pieces were later sold during the early 1930s in order to buy western machines. Today’s huge collection is housed in five interconnected buildings!

【推荐1】Majors are vital in college and your whole life because it determines what degree you will graduate with and what career you will be most qualified for.     1    

The mistake happens when you’re choosing a major only considering the pay.     2    A major with high-paying career options will all depend on position openings and the competitors.    3    

Being interested in a major is a start, but don’t stop there. Researching the field will help you be sure that a major is right for you. Consider the entire journey you’ll pursue. If you’ve done your investigating and you’re still interested, dip your toes in before you commit.

    4     But the choice is ultimately yours. If anyone wants to help you in choosing a major and you wholeheartedly agree with their opinions, then go with it. But if you want your future to go in any other direction, speak up.

    5     From an outside perspective, it may seem simple, but the students doing the work can probably tell you some horror stories. Every major has them. Never take the “easy” road when it comes to your future.

【推荐3】Have you considered how to choose your major in university, which is of great significance for your future career? Here is some practical advice.

Initially, don’t choose a major merely based on money, otherwise mistakes will happen.     1     Can you see yourself investing the next 40 years in this career without getting bored? Actually choosing a major with high-paying career won’t guarantee you a high-paying job. It depends on position openings and your competitors when you graduate.

    2     You want to pick something that interests you, but you need to be sure you won’t get sick of it as time progresses.     3     A hobby is a pursuit outside one’s regular occupation for relaxation while passion comforts you and drives you crazy at the same time. It isn’t relaxing. It inserts itself into your life. When you choose to study your hobby and build your life around it, it can lose its appeal and won’t be relaxing.

Thirdly, never choose a major by feeling instead of research. Being interested in a major isn’t enough. Researching the field will ensure you to choose a right major. If you know someone in the field, ask them for some information. Besides, consider the entire journey you’ll pursue—the coursework, the major demands, the school time you’ll need, and the available job prospects.     4    

Lastly, don’t always depend on your parents.     5     However, the choice is ultimately yours. If anyone wants to help you in choosing a major and you completely agree with their opinions, then go with it. But if you want your future to go in any other direction, speak up. The only way to get the best outcome is to shape your own future.