A senior high school girl felt confused a few dozen days before the college entrance examination, unsure of the significance of her efforts.

Hello!

It's normal for young people to feel confused before the college entrance exam. If you want to work hard to get into a 211 university, you have to face your shortcomings and work hard. You don't have enough confidence to get into a 211 university. If you want to stop avoiding the task, you have to find an excuse for your laziness.

Trying hard to get into a 211 university means working twice as hard and changing yourself.

Are all uneducated people lazy? I think this is unfair.

If I get into a 211 university, isn't that a betrayal of those who don't study hard? Those who don't study hard are in the majority. You want to give yourself a free pass.

A degree can make you feel justified.

I've always had a vague idea of what a dream is. Now I want to learn pastry and open a dessert shop.

You can also be a voice actor.

"What's the point of going to a 211 university? What good will a high degree do?

I never had it before or thought about what I wanted to do later. I don't know what will happen if you go to a 211.

We will use common sense to answer your questions. For example, you want to drive a car with an automatic transmission. You don't have a driver's license, so you can get a C1 license or a C2 license. Most people choose the C1 license because it allows you to drive both manual and automatic. Going to a 211 is like getting a C1 license.

They said a C1 driver's license allows you to drive both manual and automatic, while a C2 only allows you to drive automatic. Enrolling in a 211 university is like getting a C1. You have one more option than with a C2.

If you were rich, you'd want a luxury car.

If you only have a C2 driver's license, how do you feel? Do you regret it?

Will you regret your choice? If you learn again, you'll waste time. Time is money to you.

You will feel distressed.

For more choices, and so you don't regret it or feel heartbroken, study hard and work hard for two months. You won't regret it either way.

Get out of your head and focus on the exam.

Good luck on the college entrance exam and in the future.

I'm Chu Mingdeng. I love you.

"If my desired career path does not require a college education, then why am I investing so much time and energy into it? Is it because I'm trying to avoid the perceived inadequacies associated with not having a degree? Is it because I'm seeking a path that is less competitive and more about personal fulfillment?

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1. Regarding college studies: It is understandable to feel that studying is not directly remunerative. However, it is important to recognize that academic pursuits foster essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. These abilities are invaluable not only in professional settings but also in personal endeavors such as starting a business or pursuing scientific research.

Individuals with higher education levels tend to demonstrate enhanced learning capabilities and a greater capacity to adapt to new situations.

The college entrance exam is the fairest way to improve one's status in China. Therefore, it is advisable to complete at least one year of college within the means of one's family.

With regard to the postgraduate entrance exam and pursuing further studies, this is a viable option.

2. You may be wondering whether individuals who have attended primary school, secondary school, or even never attended school have achieved a great deal of success. Do you have to work for a living?

The value of a degree for starting your own business is not necessarily direct. What matters most is the ability to work hard and apply yourself fully to the task at hand.

This is an overly simplistic view of the market. The environment is dynamic and dependent on individual circumstances. Education and ability are not the sole determining factors. In the past, many business leaders did not have the opportunity to attend school due to financial constraints or limited enrollment.

Therefore, they are compelled to embark on entrepreneurial endeavors prematurely. However, the learning environment has improved, as has the employment environment.

Furthermore, this has led to an increase in competition for employment opportunities, with numerous individuals vying for the same position. Without a degree, it can be challenging to secure an interview.

3. The social contraction is caused by fierce competition for talent in various industries. Regardless of whether you are employed in a specific industry or have started your own business, you are at risk of being eliminated, going out of business, or losing your job.

If you are not the most qualified candidate, another individual with superior qualifications will be selected for the position.

Hello. As a student who has experienced the three years of the college entrance examination, I have something to say.

I was once as confused as you are. I didn't understand the point of studying. I didn't know what the difference was between going to a prestigious school and not.

Anyway, your future field of interest doesn't require a good academic background. I refuse to be introverted and I refuse to work hard anymore.

But after analyzing some things, I'm sure you'll think this way.

If you don't study hard, you'll end up on a different platform with different people around you. At a good university, you'll see many possibilities in life and that everyone lives life differently.

There are 360 professions, and your current life experience has only exposed you to a part of them. In a good school, you can use it as a springboard to witness many different professions in the world and explore more interests. Before the college entrance examination, I wanted to study something related to finance, thinking that this job would be more profitable in the future. However, after I actually went to college, I gradually discovered my interests and realized that the value of life does not lie in making a lot of money. I also found the direction I want to pursue in the future.

You are only in your teens, and you should give yourself more options for the future. Don't narrow down your future path so early.

If the path you want to take requires a good learning platform and you lack it, don't worry. If you can do better, go for it. You've got this.

You can adjust your mindset at any time.

Read more, read good books, learn more, communicate, interact, and dialogue with the people in the books. This will improve your overall cognitive level, empathy, critical thinking ability, etc. "A Letter to Chen Bo" is a letter of surrender, which describes the Jiangnan landscape in the words "In the third month of spring, the grass grows long in Jiangnan, with flowers of all kinds and birds flying in flocks." The power of words was used to persuade Chen Bo to surrender instead of the power of weapons.

Read good books and learn more knowledge. You will discover more interesting souls from the spiritual world and explore the anecdotes in civilization. Chairman Mao said the future of the world belongs to our young people. They exchanged their blood and flesh in the war years for the next generation to study peacefully in peace. We are lucky to have so many choices.

Use the knowledge in your head to arm yourself and pass on this happiness to other people. I am using the professional knowledge I have learned in class to arm myself while helping you in my spare time.

We may not have the vastness of our predecessors to point the way, but each of us is a spark. Your knowledge will become the cornerstone of a prairie fire in the future.

If you can't study anymore, watch "The Rabbit from That Year and Those Things." Be grateful and happy all the time. This anime will give you a lot of motivation. The above will help you. Good luck!

You will find your moment to break free from the shackles of the ordinary and set sail across the sea!

Hello! This is a question for the author.

After reading the article, I was struck by the importance of hard work. I'd like to share my thoughts on the matter.

Maybe since you were a kid, your parents and teachers have told you to work hard in one way or another. You've been putting in the effort to meet everyone's expectations. You've gone from elementary school to middle school, and now you're in high school at one of the best schools in the city. Your next goal is to go to a 211 university. However, a few days before the college entrance exam, you feel confused. What is the meaning of hard work?

Asking yourself these deep questions shows that you're growing and beginning to think independently. What do you want? You might say, "Right now I want to learn how to make pastries and open a dessert shop. It's also possible to be a voice actor." Is this something you've wanted for a long time, or is it just a passing interest? Is it a choice made after careful consideration, or is it a way to assert yourself?

The background to hard work is the awakening of independence, and working hard for your ideals will feel meaningful. And having a clear and well-defined ideal goal is based on knowing yourself and your enemy.

Life is about constantly getting to know yourself better. At different stages, you'll have different understandings and needs. The college entrance exam is just one step on your journey of growth. At this time and place, it's reasonable to have different ideas about the future, but you'll only get one chance to choose. You can't be in two places at once.

Right now, we know where we're headed.

Going to university is about more than just getting a diploma or degree. You'll gain knowledge and also expand and improve your cognitive structure if you make the most of your time there. As they say, "Those who stand tall can see far, and those who reach the top can look down on all below."

I'm a guy in the rain, and I hope that what I've shared has been helpful to you.

Hello, colleague! I can see your question and understand your confusion and bewilderment.

It's not easy to get into one of the best high schools in the city. I'm sure you've put in a lot of hard work and effort during this process.

After putting in so much hard work for so many years, you might suddenly realize that your efforts aren't what you want and feel like you have no purpose. Life might lose its sense of value and meaning. I can imagine this would make you feel pretty panicked. You might wonder why you have to keep working so hard and feel like you're pushing yourself inwardly. But at the same time, it seems like there's no way to stop because of the influence of the general environment. It seems like you have to keep moving forward. Under such pressure and conflict, I think it might bring you all kinds of anxiety and suffering, and I can understand you.

Of course, suddenly having such confusion may not be a bad thing. In the few days before the college entrance exam, it makes you stop and think about the meaning of life. This will be a very significant turning point in your life journey, and an important sign of your growth from ignorance to maturity. So don't panic too much. Everyone must go through such a process; it's just a matter of whether it's early or late.

If you're still struggling to cope on your own and your emotions are getting in the way, you can get help from a professional psychological counselor, such as a psychologist or a psychological listener. They can support you to navigate this challenging period more effectively, quickly, and easily.

I hope the student can get out of this situation soon and gain some inner freedom!

Hello. I understand you're anxious and confused.

You said you want to take the college entrance exam and go to college. There's no conflict. You can still open a pastry shop and become an actor even if you go to college.

If you go to pastry school first and become an actor, you'll miss out on college. The college entrance exam gives you more options.

Second, you can't just learn a trade to become a pastry chef or open a pastry shop. You also need to know how to sell things. And you need to be hired to become a pastry chef.

Many people dream of becoming actors. Many more come from professional academies. Many take art training courses. But few can make a good living from acting. Even in an ordinary profession, they may not earn enough.

Most actors are extras or bit parts. They spend their whole lives unknown and unheralded.

Taking the college entrance exam to go to college is not a disadvantage. A person's cultural literacy and the group they are in can still be of great help in achieving their true personal ideals.

If you want to be an actor, that's great. If not, take the college entrance exam.

Good luck!

Hello!

A big, warm hug for you, my dear friend, who is feeling confused and troubled!

In your youth, everyone dreams of self-fulfillment, but reality seems so distant and vague. You don't know what the future holds, and you have all kinds of thoughts, but you can't be sure. This is totally normal! At this age, you are just beginning to explore yourself, but you lack self-awareness. You haven't formed a unified sense of self, and your expectations for the future are in a state of fear and powerlessness. These are all perfectly normal!

You have your own dreams, but you don't think they require a high degree. Since what you really want to do doesn't value academic qualifications, why should you sit here every day and suffer through your studies? At the same time, you find yourself feeling depressed and inferior because of your own inadequacies. You feel confused and chaotic inside, and we totally get it!

As the college entrance exam approaches, it's totally normal to feel more and more pressure. It's okay if you feel a little uncomfortable or anxious. It's also normal to feel like you're not adequately prepared for some of the coursework. Maybe you've noticed a decline in test scores in a particular subject, which can make you feel a little panicked or depressed. It's okay if you experience mood swings.

It's okay to think that what you want to do in the future might not have anything to do with your academic performance. It's also okay to realize that you've already missed the chance to train to apply for art school. And it's totally normal to want to take an art exam. Could all of this be your way of escaping the pressure?

So, my dear friend, I hope you will pay attention to your emotions and accept yourself. In this state, allow yourself to experience emotional fluctuations, and then you will be able to calm your emotions. When you feel your thoughts are becoming chaotic, take a few deep breaths, go for a run, listen to some music, and try to minimize useless thinking, so that you can be in a happy mood.

It's so important to make a plan for the rest of your life! You can design a daily schedule that includes studying, relaxing, and exercising. This will help you maintain a balance between work and play every day, which is so important for your wellbeing.

For a child your age, it's totally normal to feel uncertain about the future. Life is a long journey, and there are so many things we can't predict. What you'll definitely do in the future and what kind of life you'll lead might still be a mystery to you. Nobody knows what reality will be, and going to a good university could be the start of something great for you!

I'd like to share a lovely quote from the wonderful Taiwanese writer Lung Ying-tai. She said to her children: "My dear children, I ask you to study hard because I hope that you will have the right to choose in the future, to choose a meaningful job with time to spare, rather than being forced to eke out a living. When your work is meaningful to you, you will have a sense of achievement."

When you have a job that gives you time and doesn't take away from your life, you feel really good about yourself. It's the same with a sense of accomplishment and feeling good about yourself. You feel happy!

I really hope this reply from Hongyu helps! Thanks so much for asking!

Good morning, I'm Flower.

From the questioner's words, it seems he is experiencing confusion and distress. It must not be easy to hold on to this belief. Let's take it slow and consider it together. I also have some thoughts on the questioner's thinking, and I hope to offer some inspiration.

Perhaps we could consider a results-oriented thinking transformation?

I wonder if I might ask whether the goals in question undervalue education.

The host of the question made an interesting observation that both professions, pastry chef and voice actor, require training abroad, and that there might be a perception that education is not as highly valued in these fields.

Perhaps we could consider a few more things. To become an excellent pastry chef, it's not just about knowing the ratio of flour to water and the baking time in the oven. It's also about having good design ideas and distinctive creativity, which requires more in-depth thinking training.

To become a good voice actor, it is not enough to simply read someone else's script. One must also possess excellent creative writing skills and a deep understanding of the script. The "China Media Group 2019 Host Competition" provides an excellent example of this, with all participants demonstrating a high level of education.

It would be beneficial to consider the advantages of a higher degree.

I believe that one of the benefits of a university education is the access to a wider range of resources and facilities, such as medical care, logistics and security, student organizations, and libraries, which are not always available at the high school level.

In a good university, these facilities will be relatively more complete, the learning atmosphere will be stronger, and the teachers will also be more wise. Returning to the topic at hand, it might be helpful to consider transforming the result-oriented thinking of "What are the benefits of a high degree?" into the process-oriented thinking of "What are the benefits of studying in a good university?"

Similarly, the outcome-focused mindset of "some occupations do not require a high degree" can be transformed into a process-oriented perspective, exploring the potential benefits that the abilities cultivated by a high degree could bring to these occupations.

If we set aside the current competitive context for a moment:

"I wonder if there might be a way to avoid feeling so miserable, depressed, and inferior every time I think about my own inadequacies?"

It seems that the questioner is feeling anxious about the internal assessment. Perhaps we could put that to one side for now and think about a different way of measuring success. As long as we are making progress from one day to the next, that is all that matters. After all, the college entrance examination is a competition with other candidates from across the country, not with people in school. So, we could simply let the internal assessment in school go and focus on competing with ourselves.

I would gently encourage the person who asked the question to consider that they have already set their sights on a 211 university, which is already much higher than the vast majority of college entrance exam candidates. I would also suggest that they believe in their own excellence, set aside any internalized anxiety, and live their own learning life.

Perhaps we could consider removing the label of "not studying hard"?

"And might I suggest that those who don't value academic qualifications are all 'studying hard' talents, perhaps?"

Perhaps we could consider how we define the word "learning." Is it possible that the college entrance exam in Chinese, English, and other subjects is not the only form of learning?

It might be said that life knowledge, survival skills, vocational abilities, etc. are all part of the learning process. It is possible that those who may not seem to have a high level of education may simply not have achieved high grades, but they will also work hard on their professional path.

For instance, an Olympic gold medalist may not necessarily excel in advanced mathematics, but they have undoubtedly invested significant effort in training for the Olympic event.

It could be said that the college entrance exam is perhaps the fairest competition of all.

"I can't help but feel that this is somewhat unfair."

The college entrance exam is arguably the fairest competition because it is based solely on academic performance. After the college entrance exam, it becomes evident that there are many subjective elements involved, and it is not common to find something as objective as the college entrance exam.

I know it can be tough, but I encourage you to persevere for another month or two. It's so important not to lose sight of your efforts and to keep pushing forward.

Perhaps it would be helpful to consider the meaning of striving rather than withdrawing.

"It's because introspection is a prominent aspect of modern society." "At this moment, I find myself somewhat perplexed."

I must admit that I'm not quite sure what the meaning of "internal volume" is.

Perhaps we could re-examine the word "internal volume." If we see "internal volume" as everyone striving hard for their future lives, we might be able to avoid feeling the obvious social competition. We could turn internal volume into a vision and longing for our future lives. Instead of thinking about the meaning of internal volume, we could think about the meaning of our own efforts, set our own future goals, and consider whether we might want to be a pastry chef or a voice actor. We could learn about what knowledge these professions require on Zhihu, and just work hard towards the things we like!

I encourage you to believe in yourself and to persevere. The college entrance exam is a significant milestone, and it is important to approach it with confidence and determination.

Many of us may experience such moments of confusion. For some reason, either internal or external, we may become disoriented. Since childhood, we have been taught to aim high and aim for universities like Tsinghua, Peking University, 985 or 211 universities, in order to make a successful career.

Is getting a better job and a better income really the answer? I recently saw that even some doctoral graduates from Tsinghua University and Peking University, as well as some returned overseas doctoral students and even some said to be master's graduates from Renmin University of China, are applying for a small urban management position.

A high school senior is feeling a bit lost a few weeks before the college entrance exam.

I don't know what hard work means. I went to a good high school.

It's that time of year again! The college entrance exam is coming up, but what happens after 211?

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I'm a bit confused.

Why do so many highly educated people end up working as urban management officers? It's because it's tough to find a job these days, and even graduates from top schools can be aggressive when it comes to certain sought-after jobs.

⚛️⚛️⚛️⚛️Grades aren't the only way people are judged. Things change all the time.

It's more likely that a high level of education will make your resume look good.

Not having a good education might make it harder for you.

Think about what kind of work you want to do. What are your dreams? Even if you can't remember your dreams, think about your goals. Without a goal, why go anywhere? Without a goal, there's no specific direction to work towards.

It's a good idea to think about these things and write them down in your diary before the college entrance exam. You might want to open a dessert shop or become a voice actor. You could even make these your hobbies, but they shouldn't be your ultimate goal. Having a main goal requires a degree.

You might not want to work for a Fortune 500 company, but if you have to work for a company or become a civil servant, then a degree is still essential. There are many jobs that you won't be eligible for without a basic degree.

You're suffering from internalized pain because you don't know your goals or they have little to do with your education. But we still need to know, even if the outside world doesn't require a certain education. We can set our own requirements. We must study for China's rise and our own rise.

A high degree usually means your knowledge and cultivation, some invisible soft power, which can help you in any future job. So, it's still important to compete appropriately to obtain a degree and to get an education in school. You may feel a little inferior, a little lost, and depressed. It's a good idea to talk to a heart exploration coach or a psychological listener.

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