Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it’s the first time they’re living away from home and managing their own life. Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.
对于高中毕业生来说，进入大学是一大步，随之而来的是很多改变。对大多数学生来说，这是他们第一次离家生活，管理自己的生活。适应这种新的生活方式无疑具有挑战性。以下四条建议让高中毕业生更好地为大学生活做好准备。
Goal setting
目标设定
When setting goals, whether they’re academic, career, or personal, remember they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller, more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a road map to success.
在设定目标时，无论是学术、职业还是个人目标，记住都应该是可以实现的，但不要太容易，这样你就必须努力实现目标，并在实现目标时感受到回报。写下你的目标，将每个大的长期目标分解成更小、更实用的目标，可以让你感觉更真实，写一个实现它的计划，可以给你一个成功的路线图。
Interpersonal skills
人际交往技能
At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them. If you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely, develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence.
在大学里，你将与同学、教授、图书馆管理员和许多其他人互动。强大的人际交往能力将帮助你在这段时间建立关系，并从中获得更多。如果你觉得你的人际交往技能需要努力，那么就练习提出深思熟虑的问题并仔细倾听，设身处地为别人着想，发展你的理解力，增强你的自信心。
Studying
学习
With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you , re required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you’ll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.
上课时间更少，自己学习的时间更多，你需要真正消化学习材料，而不是简单地记住事实。要想在大学取得成功，你需要学会如何整合通过阅读、研究和写作获得的大量信息。组织是关键，所以如果你不是一个天生有组织能力的人，那就制定你的学习计划。
Budgeting
编制预算
Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college that they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial balance. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine how much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don’t forget about savings... and the fun stuff (movies, dinners out), too.
管钱是一项至关重要的生活技能，对许多人来说，正是在大学里，他们第一次发展了这项技能。从估计你的财务平衡开始。然后高度重视基本需求的支出，并确定每月留出多少钱来支付这些费用。不要忘记储蓄，也不要忘记有趣的事（电影、外出就餐）。
