My advice for your first year of university is advice that my university president gave us during our commencement. Don't play it safe. Don't be afraid to feel awkward or delve into unknown territory. This is the time to do it. Put yourselves in scary situations. When you feel totally comfortable, you aren't growing. It's something I still think about today when I make choices in my life. Oh yeah, and university food is terrible—you should find good, cheap restaurants or learn how to cook.

    我对大学第一年的建议是我们校长在开学典礼上送给我们的话：不要瞻前顾后 ......