常见的新目标综合教程Unit 1 04 Text.ppt

Life at Harvard University 1 I remember when I first found out that I had been accepted via Early Action to Stanford University. I was in the car when the email popped up in my inbox letting me know I had gotten into my dream school, and I burst into tears of pure joy. I spent the next few months imagining myself as a Cardinal, and preparing myself to accept their invitation. Life at Harvard University Michelle Lee 2 However, when the remaining admissions decisions came out, words can’t begin to describe the excitement I felt when I learned that I was also accepted to Harvard University. Thus, I faced one of the toughest decisions in choosing between Stanford and Harvard. Life at Harvard University 3 I decided to visit both campuses before making my final decision, and to my surprise, fell in love with Harvard. I had been so set on becoming a Cardinal that I hadn’t given serious thought to the possibility of going somewhere else. As soon as I set foot in Harvard, everything felt right. The campus, the classes, the people, all made me realize there was no place else I wanted to spend the next four years. Life at Harvard University 4 After I enrolled at Harvard, I was eager to start the next phase of my life, but anxious at the thought of being across the country so far from home. Saying my goodbyes to my family and friends made me fully aware of my newfound independence. I had no idea what to expect, and I feared that I would be lost at such a prestigious institution. Life at Harvard University 5 One semester later, I have to say that I had made the best decision of my life. I have found my home, and I have become part of the Harvard community in so many different ways. 6 In a few short months, if I’ve learned anything, it’s that college is far from easy. Academics are harder than ever, but I have the freedom to study whatever concentration interests me. I applied as a pre-med student but this semester has shown me that there are virtually limitles