Why study?

A look at how and why students in Asia learn

consider the future
  So what about Lean? Even though she's tired out, her strong work ethic still has much value.Studying hard at school will mean more opportunities for her in the future. Dropping out of school is not a good option.
  But while studying ,Lean should apply some critical-thinking skills to her own future, and ask herself some questions. What really excites my mind?What kind of job do I want?How do I get from where I am now to a successful career?
  It's never too early to begin setting a course for your future. If you have ambitions, seeing the importance of your education becomes easier. Learning offers great rewards. Study hard, but remember what goals you want to reach. Don't ever forget it's your education, your life!
 Here's one last quiz for Lean: Of life's "five W's"-who,what,where,when and why-which question is most important(and fun)to ask?
  The answer, of course,is why.Don't forget!

本文选自空中英语教室2001年9月号

Word Bank:

work ethic(n phr) 工作道德

eg:Helen's work ethic is so strong that she goes to work even when she's sick.

“少数民族”怎么说？That's right!  ethnic groups

set a course (v phr)制定一个行动方针

James has set a course for Harvard University. He says he'll study there some day.

 my impression:

I haven't completed my unversity studies and yet I'm still confused as to what I really want to do in life, right now I 'm at the ponit in life where I wonder if the major I choose is the kind of career I'll like to have for the rest of my life.Sometimes I envy those who knows what they want to do or those who already love their profession.

I was hoping that one day I would be able to figure out what I really want to do whilst nothing has inspired me so far and everyday I was rushing in the hustle and bustle being too tired to think about those "luxurious" questions.If I think about it . I guess this is some kind of running away from reality.

Anyway ,better luck tomorrow!!