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Master's degree in Computer Science and Technology, currently a senior student at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, with no work experience.

My advice is specifically aimed at students who have been admitted to second-tier universities or below. If you feel unsure about how to plan your university studies after enrollment, you might find this helpful. I attended Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, a second-tier institution in Henan Province, where I majored in Computer Science and Technology. For my postgraduate studies, I went to Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications. During my four years in college, I never participated in any competitions or projects, nor did I seek internships or win any scholarships. However, I made sure to keep up with all my core courses. Therefore, I believe my experience can represent that of many students from second-tier universities. Here are my suggestions for those in the same field: 1. If you, like me, don’t have particularly strong programming skills and have no plans to start a business or seek employment immediately, you can begin preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam starting from your junior year. Thoroughly study the textbooks of your target university’s program. With over a year of preparation time, you should be able to get into a university that is much better than your undergraduate institution (of course, before taking the exam, you need to consider whether research is suitable for you). During your four years in college, your main goal should be to pass all your courses and gain a solid understanding of the fundamental knowledge of your field. At least, you should be familiar with at least one programming language. If you are not interested in your major or find it very difficult to understand all the courses, then consider changing your major. Many principles underlying computer science are not suitable for everyone to learn. In fact, many of our graduates end up working in fields that have nothing to do with computers. So, during your freshman year, think about whether computer science is right for you. If you don’t want to change majors, taking the postgraduate entrance exam for a different field or preparing for civil service exams is also an option. But remember, never approach these major national exams with a casual attitude. Prepare yourself at your best and face them with determination. I will talk more about preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam later. 2. For those who have strong programming skills and are interested in their field, you can join a studio during your freshman year. Every university has innovation and entrepreneurship teams. By joining a studio, you will get involved in many projects. If you win awards in national or provincial projects, it will be of great help to your future career. Moreover, the teachers in the studio will often assign private projects to students, which can earn you some extra money. In a studio, there is a positive feedback loop: the stronger your skills become, the more projects you will get, and this will further improve your abilities. If you plan to seek employment after graduation, then courses other than your major may not be that important. Just make sure to maintain a good study schedule. During holidays, you can look for internships to gain work experience. If you plan to pursue further studies, you can refer to my experience sharing on preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam later. 3. University is one of the few places where you can focus solely on your studies. Make full use of the library and study rooms. Don’t think of college just as a place to spend your youth. You have enough time to relax during winter and summer vacations. While in school, make sure to plan your daily schedule carefully. Although it doesn’t need to be too strict, you should always have something to do every day. Don’t end the week without knowing what you’ve done; otherwise, you’ll just feel that time has passed by quickly. 4. Since you have chosen computer science as your major, try to understand it as much as possible. After getting familiar with some of its fundamental principles, you will probably find it very interesting. For your study plan, I suggest starting by thoroughly understanding the four most basic books: Data Structures, Operating Systems, Principles of Computer Organization, and Computer Networks. These four books will help you build a solid foundation in computer science, from high-level languages to machine language. It will be easier to learn Data Structures if you have already mastered at least one programming language. There are many free online courses available for learning; websites like CSDN and Caoniao Tutorial can be very helpful. Finally, let me share my experience preparing for the postgraduate entrance exam. Don’t think it’s necessary to start thinking about it in your freshman year, because information related to the exam changes frequently. You can check the policies of different universities and score requirements in advance. Some universities have a limited period for publishing this information, so don’t wait until you are about to take the exam to find it and then spend time and money looking for it. After each postgraduate entrance exam, pay attention to the official websites of the universities you want to apply to and record the relevant information. You can start preparing in your junior year, but you must be well-prepared in terms of gathering information. When you start preparing, don’t rely too much on online experience posts; find a method that suits you best and make a clear plan. Don’t talk too much with others about your studies. You can share difficulties you encounter, but avoid discussing your progress. Having study partners is not essential; if you feel lonely or overwhelmed, it means that postgraduate studies may not be right for you. When you feel tired from studying, go out and relax with friends. There are very few people who succeed in their postgraduate studies without help from others. In fact, most of the students in my college who were admitted to graduate schools did so after trying again or by studying on their own. The saying “choice is more important than effort” is true: 270 points might get you into a top-tier university for a less popular major, while 400 points might not even be enough to get into a non-top-tier university. Although this is related to your major, it’s crucial to gather the right information and find the university that suits you best. My strongest subject in the postgraduate entrance exam was English; I scored 72 on English I. My scores in the other three subjects were quite average. So, let me share my methods for learning English. First and foremost, expand your vocabulary. Memorize new words every day to ensure you understand their meanings, especially their parts of speech. Don’t underestimate the importance of part of speech; using the wrong one in a composition can result in a 0.5-point deduction. Also, be familiar with the rare meanings of common words, as they often appear in reading passages. Next, focus on grammar. It’s essential to master grammar well because both the composition and reading sections require a high level of grammatical knowledge. If you don’t understand grammar well, you won’t be able to read the texts or write good compositions; you’ll just have to copy templates, which won’t help you get high scores. You can take grammar courses; having a teacher help you understand difficult sentences can save you a lot of time, and some learning methods are also very useful. Although there are many online courses, systematic tutoring is still more effective. Don’t be reluctant to invest money in your education; your time is far more valuable. When it comes to writing compositions, don’t just memorize templates. It’s much more important to be able to express yourself in English and translate your thoughts into words. Those who rely on templates can’t express what they really want to say. There are fixed structures for writing both the short and long essays in English I, so having a clear structure and being able to translate your ideas will give you a significant advantage over others. Finally, when it comes to reading, you must be able to translate long and difficult sentences because all the key points of the questions are usually contained within them. Therefore, vocabulary and grammar skills are very useful for reading. Making even one mistake in understanding a word in a long and difficult sentence can result in a large difference in your score. Also, many sentences contain rare meanings of common words. Once you have mastered translation and cloze tests well in both reading and composition, these two sections will not be a problem for you. Moreover, it’s difficult to create a significant gap in scores between these two parts; the main differences usually come from reading and composition. I don’t recommend any specific teachers here. You can find the teacher who suits your learning style best. But remember one thing: a teacher who spends too much time telling stories, performing cross-talk, or giving motivational speeches is probably not a good teacher. Finally, I wish everyone can find the right path for themselves and have a wonderful college experience.