澳门六合彩

To begin with, I’d like to sigh that how time flies. The impression of this tranquil and humanistic county still lingers on my mind, just like the first night that we met. It’s interesting that when we’re required to reflect, the thing that hit my mind it’s the whole city and the whole life we spent during the days. It can’t be described that how immense and profound that is, but to be honestly, it truly occupies a pivotal position in the heart of a kid that come from China, and never been to Europe before.

All right, it’s time to do the business. I’d like to separate the summary into two major parts, the life of experience and the life of study. Just follow what was aforementioned, let’s talk about the life experience first.

From July 20th to August 15th, over the course of nearly a month, I deeply experienced the living habits, dietary culture, and local customs of Cambridge, UK. I discovered various similarities and differences between the two countries, and these differences often made me ponder and left me with many feelings.

Firstly, in terms of interpersonal communication, the politeness and quality of the British people are impressive. It is hard to imagine in China that when there is a traffic jam on the road, drivers do not honk to urge others to hurry. Not to mention the greetings and words of thanks used in people's conversations, which fill life with an atmosphere of respect for others.

In addition, in terms of diet, the British food is relatively light, quick, and simple. Little oil is used in both vegetables and meat. The British attach importance to sports but also live a relatively slow-paced lifestyle. They pay attention to environmental protection and use bicycles as a means of transportation. The overall environment is beautiful, and there is rarely any garbage on the roads.

Here, I would like to mention several key factors, the reasons I think that contribute to these factors, and why these factors differ from those in China. Firstly, the national conditions of the two countries are very different. China is a developing country with a large population base, while the UK is a developed country with a small population base. The different national conditions of China and the UK are the fundamental reasons for the differences in the lives of their people.

Chinese society is still in a stage of relatively rapid development. People tend to adopt a fast-paced lifestyle and pay more attention to efficiency, which is determined by the current social situation in China. Meanwhile, as a developed country, the British people naturally have more comfortable and complete living conditions and a relatively higher standard of living.

To take a simple example, roads in China often have 6 or 8 lanes. However, 4-lane roads are very rare in the UK, even in big cities like London. It is hard to see so many lane divisions, and each lane is also very narrow. This is also one of the manifestations of national conditions as a decisive factor.

Therefore, for me personally, I should compare the different lifestyles of the two sides, extract the beneficial parts, and apply them to myself to help cultivate and form a better lifestyle that is more suitable for my own development. For example, I can cultivate the character of respecting and helping others, find a balance between life and work, and develop a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, etc.

The second noteworthy thing is Reflecting on my academic experience during this period, studying in the UK—my first time engaging in education outside my home country—has been both a challenging task and a valuable growth opportunity.

The initial hurdles centered largely on adaptation, rooted in two key aspects. Firstly, my insufficient English proficiency created barriers in fully comprehending certain courses, leaving me struggling to keep pace with lectures at times. Secondly, the unfamiliarity of the environment impacted my productivity; my study efficiency never quite matched what I’d experienced in China, where the familiar surroundings allowed me to focus more seamlessly.

Beyond these personal adjustments, I’ve also been struck by the differences in educational approaches between the two countries. Most notably, British teaching places a far greater emphasis on fostering critical thinking and encouraging questions—prioritizing the process of reasoning and the cultivation of an inquisitive mindset. This stands in distinct contrast to the exam-oriented education I’ve known in China, a divergence that, as I’ve considered, is deeply tied to our differing national contexts, as discussed earlier.

Equally noteworthy is the diversity of teaching methods here: from collaborative group projects to hands-on field investigations and reflective writing assignments, these varied approaches have broadened my perspective significantly, prompting me to rethink how I engage with my studies entirely.

While I gained a wealth of knowledge across various subjects, one area that particularly piqued my interest is the contrast between the UK’s and China’s healthcare systems. Again, the core difference lies in our national conditions. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) embodies the high welfare policies of a developed nation, operating on the principle of “distribution according to need” for medical resources. In contrast, China, still in the primary stage of socialism, has a healthcare system that naturally cannot mirror this model.

These observations have reinforced for me the importance of clarifying my own career trajectory at this stage. By sorting out my development goals and finding a path that aligns with my strengths and aspirations, I can better position myself to grow and thrive in the future.

In summary, I am convinced that this nearly month-long journey of learning will leave a profound and enduring imprint on both my academic pursuits and professional trajectory ahead. What has truly enriched me, I think, is the evolution of my mindset—shifting from a mere focus on the efficiency of learning and the quantity of knowledge amassed, to delving into the essence of things, probing the "why" behind their occurrence, and contemplating the ways I ought to respond. Beyond that, it has also cast new light on how I might approach future career choices. All of this has seeped into my memory, leaving an indelible mark.

"Softly I go,

As softly as I came;

I wave my sleeve,

Not taking a single cloud away." Cambridge, let us not bid farewell！