We should all face learning with a proactive and positive mindset. In the process of learning, we will encounter many difficulties and challenges, and may even experience moments of loss and confusion. Yet, we should always hold onto hope, trust in our abilities, confront difficulties directly, and actively seek help from friends and teachers, working together to overcome obstacles. Believe that there is joy in progress, and through continuous effort, we will reach the shore of our dreams. Every advancement after overcoming difficulties makes me understand more clearly the meaning of 'there is joy in progress.' This meaning embodies the certainty of 'I can'; it is the excitement when my classmates and I cheer after solving a tough problem; and it is further reinforced when I see my notebook gradually filling up and my grades steadily improving, giving me confidence that hard work will eventually pay off.
In fact, no one's learning journey is ever completely smooth. Perhaps I just have a bit more faith and luck than others. I also firmly believe that as long as we always maintain a proactive and positive attitude and trust in our abilities, no matter how great the difficulties we encounter, we can advance steadily, step by step. After all, each step forward brings us closer to the goals in our hearts, and this joy of 'getting closer' is the most precious gift of learning and effort.
As a student of science and engineering, practice is undoubtedly the best way to test our knowledge and abilities. Through hands-on experience, we apply what we have learned in practice, constantly honing ourselves in various academic competitions and research projects. Under the guidance of mentors and senior students, we continuously improve our comprehensive abilities, and through ongoing experimentation, we discover our interests and find research directions that suit us. Although this process is often accompanied by immense pressure, and failures and unsatisfactory experimental results are common, when we make progress and achieve success, it is all worthwhile. For every science and engineering student, 'practice' is never an abstract slogan; it is the main thread that runs through the journey of learning, the bridge connecting theoretical knowledge and practical application, and the best touchstone to test our knowledge and hands-on abilities. In the classroom, we tackle the weighty professional textbooks, building a framework of knowledge through formula derivation and principle analysis. But only when we truly enter the laboratory, step onto the competition stage, participate in research projects, and engage in writing papers can we genuinely feel the power of knowledge 'coming to life.' Those theorems and knowledge points that seem dull in textbooks transform into the capability to solve real-world problems through the process of recording and analyzing experimental data. It is through such gradual accumulation that we slowly create our own achievements.
Our university life is much more than just studying, and it is certainly not confined to the dormitory. University life should be a multidimensional bloom—it can be the breeze brushing your face on the track at the playground in the evening, the exhilaration of embracing freedom in a world of ice and snow, or a ticket to travel across the country and the world. As the old saying goes, 'A healthy body is the capital of revolution.' A vigorous and energetic physique is not only a solid foundation for coping with heavy academic workloads but also the confidence we need to explore the world and challenge ourselves. And a genuine interest or hobby is like a ray of light infused into youth: it can offer comfort when tired and become a long-lasting spiritual wealth throughout life. Take my beloved skiing as an example: when you stand atop the snow-covered mountains gazing into the distance, glide freely under the sunset, or leap off a ramp, watching the skis carve graceful paths down the slope, freedom takes shape. Diverse hobbies also make university life more than just a simple routine; they allow us to fully enjoy our youth during the most liberated years and face the challenges of study and life with a better mindset.