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As a sophomore, I feel time flying by. Looking back on my first year, countless memories flood my mind, as vivid as if they happened yesterday.
My university journey began with mixed feelings. While the campus seemed impressive, my initial excitement faded upon seeing the dormitory—a single room without a private bathroom. I saw the concern in my father's eyes but reassured him with a smile, promising to thrive despite the conditions. Watching him leave, however, I felt utterly isolated in this new city and resolved to rely solely on myself.
I moved into Dorm 303, expecting to stay for four years (though I moved after one). My roommates, mostly from Sichuan, were chatting cheerfully in dialect, which I couldn't understand, deepening my sense of isolation. Summoning courage, I greeted them. To my relief, they were warm and friendly, easing my fears. Yet, on that first night, homesickness overwhelmed me, and I cried. It was strange—I had longed to leave home for college, but now I yearned to return.
After just two days, we began military training. It was a novel and nerve-wracking experience, my first time away from family. The training was intense and memorable, filled with activities like speeches, group singing, and basketball. I often felt inadequate compared to my talented peers, a feeling that mixed admiration with jealousy and fueled my ambition to catch up.
Our trainer, stern yet kind, often scolded me for not taking the drills seriously. Eventually, my poor performance led to me being assigned to clean the toilets as a consequence. Though not meant as a humiliation, it stung and taught me the importance of diligence. There were lighter moments too, like our comical struggles to fold blankets properly. We even persuaded our monitor to help, after which I was afraid to mess it up and slept under my coat instead, leading to a midnight "blanket war" with a shivering roommate.
The training, a mix of hardship and hilarity, ended as quickly as it began. We returned to campus with strengthened friendships and fond memories. Back in the dorm, daily life settled into a routine of chats about high school and studying. My roommates were all driven, with academic success as a common goal. We had our occasional disagreements, but they never lasted long.
By the end-of-term examinations, four of us (out of seven in the dorm) earned scholarships. I was happy for them but also disappointed in myself for missing out due to my training scores. This selfish disappointment, however, became a motivation to study harder. Our dorm fostered a supportive and positive academic environment, which I cherished.
The following semester was similar but more academically demanding, with a greater focus on exams and grades, making life feel less carefree. Now, as a sophomore, I feel more mature yet more uncertain about the future. Career seminars have introduced the looming pressures of graduation and employment, making the path ahead seem both challenging and real.
This is my college life—not a perfect fantasy, but a genuine experience. The future is unpredictable. All we can do is seize the present, for today holds our hopes. As the song says, "Treasure every moment in your life, and strive to make your dreams come true."
中文翻译
作为一名大二学生，我深感时光飞逝。回顾过去的一年，无数记忆涌入脑海，鲜活如昨。
我的大学生涯始于复杂的心情。校园看似不错，但看到宿舍的那一刻——一个没有独立卫生间的单间——我的兴奋感消退了。我从父亲眼中看到了担忧，但仍微笑着安慰他，承诺会在这样的条件下努力成长。然而，目送他离开时，我在这座新城市里感到无比孤独，并下定决心从此只依靠自己。
我搬进了303宿舍，原以为会住四年（虽然一年后就换了宿舍）。我的室友大多来自四川，正用方言愉快地聊天，我听不懂，这加深了我的孤立感。我鼓起勇气向他们打招呼。令我欣慰的是，他们非常热情友好，缓解了我的不安。然而，在第一个晚上，思乡之情将我淹没，我哭了出来。这很矛盾——我曾渴望离家上大学，但现在却渴望回去。
仅仅两天后，我们开始了军训。这是一次新奇又令人紧张的经历，是我第一次离开家人。训练紧张而难忘，充满了演讲、合唱、篮球等活动。与才华横溢的同学相比，我常感自卑，这种混杂着钦佩与嫉妒的情绪，激发了我追赶他们的雄心。
我们的教官严肃而善良，常因我在训练中不认真而批评我。最终，我因表现不佳被罚打扫厕所。这虽非侮辱，却让我难过，并教会了我认真的重要性。当然也有轻松的时刻，比如我们叠被子时的滑稽场面。我们甚至说服了班长帮忙，之后我都不敢碰那叠好的被子，只好盖着外套睡觉，结果半夜和冻得发抖的室友上演了一场“抢被子大战”。
这段苦乐参半的军训转眼就结束了。我们带着加深的友谊和美好回忆回到校园。宿舍生活逐渐步入正轨，日常就是聊聊高中往事和埋头学习。室友们都很有抱负，以取得好成绩为目标。我们偶尔会有小矛盾，但从不长久。
期末考试后，宿舍七人中有四人获得了奖学金。我为他们高兴，但也因自己军训成绩拖累而错失奖学金感到失望。这种有点自私的失落感，反而成了我努力学习的动力。我们宿舍有着积极互助的学习氛围，这让我倍感珍惜。
接下来的学期大同小异，但学业压力更大，更专注于考试和分数，生活似乎少了些趣味。如今成为大二学生，我感觉更成熟，但对未来也更感迷茫。职业规划讲座让我开始面对毕业和就业的压力，前路似乎既充满挑战又无比真实。
这就是我的大学生活——并非完美的幻想，而是真实的经历。未来难以预测。我们所能做的，就是把握当下，因为希望就在今天。正如歌中所唱：“珍惜生命中的每一分钟，尽力让梦想成真。”