For many young people, going to university is one of the most important stages of their lives. It is the time when    1     年轻人搬出家to live with other people, often strangers. Especially in the US, people often travel far from their home to study.     2     It is time to be independent.

At university, you will be taught by lecturers and professors who are leading figures in their study. The opportunity to learn from and to discuss with them is what drives some people to apply to university.     3     Students are required to choose a major that they wish to study. Apart from the academic benefit,     4     life at university also can allow students to develop their interests in many fields.

Therefore,    5     大学是一个你获取知识的地方，to develop your values and to accept those who may be different.