【推荐1】Friendship is based on respect, common interests, and laughter. Studying doesn’t usually appear on the list of shared activities. So why are more and more students meeting with their friends after class to do homework and prepare for exams? There is a simple reason: Having a study buddy (同伴) has many advantages. Of course, you can always study alone at home, but you’ll miss the numerous benefits that come from learning with a friend or two. There are several reasons why you should think of finding a study buddy or a study group.

1. It can reduce procrastination (拖延) and distraction.

    1     But when you have a study buddy, it will be easier to achieve because you will keep each other reliable. With common goals in mind, you will avoid being unnecessarily distracted and focus on the result.

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Having a study buddy can help you learn faster. Let’s face it: two brains are always better than one. You can also learn some new study methods and techniques from your study buddy. When you have someone to discuss the newly acquired information, learning becomes more accessible.    3    

3. Study buddies can test each other.

Apart from teaching each other, motivating each other, and holding each other accountable, you can get a better result from testing each other.    4     It can help to identify areas that need more attention.

4. Learning becomes organized yet fun.

Last but not least, it can be enjoyable to share your study journey with another person.    5     Plus, it is nice to have a break once in a while. It will turn the learning into a fun yet organized process.

【推荐2】A college degree is helpful for many practical reasons, ranging from your increased competitiveness to the increased likeliness that you’ll be promoted within your job. However, people think little of the degree of personal growth that they’ll experience as they’re working through their degrees. A college education requires students to overcome all types of difficulties and prepares themselves not only for the workplace, but for dealing with many of life’s challenges.

Time management and organization, for example, are just two examples of the skills that you’re likely to get the hang of during your time in college. Both are needed to successfully deal with the many courses you will take and the tasks before you. Tests, exams, and home-work dates can all become confusing when you’re dealing with multiple classes. Good organization can help you manage all of your responsibilities, and it’s a skill that will be useful once you have your degree. Not only is it useful in the workplace,but it can help you manage your personal responsibilities at home as well. Even simple tasks like bill payments are made easier when you can properly track what is due and when.

Of course, on a larger level, the sort of personal development you’ll experience will large-ly be related to overcoming difficulties. College requires that you overcome one challenge after another, ranging from learning courses to passing tests or completing projects. You’ll need to be not only intelligent but disciplined in order to complete your schooling. These traits(特质)are often developed slowly throughout college. As you learn how to better respond to stress and difficulties, you’ll slowly find that you’re better able to deal with difficulties in a number of situations.