After dinner, I strolled in the woods out of the campus. There were leaves constantly falling from the trees, spinning in the wind and finally landing on the ground. The cool breeze whispered at my ears, seeming to tell me “it’s autumn again.”

　　Yes, autumn has come stealthily. The new semester has also begun and I am already a junior in the college. I couldn’t help feeling time flies. At the same time, a series of things happening in the past two –year college life occurred vividly in my mind.

　　I remember clearly how startled when I first set foot in the college two years ago. I just couldn’t believe this was to be my college which was totally different from what I had expected. Before entering the college, I had always imagined that a college or university should first of all have a spacious campus on which stand several modern constructions. The library was supposed to be splendid with collection of tens of thousands books and the dormitory should be bright and furnished with modern advanced facilities such as the computer. The scenery and the environment were expected to be favorable and salubrious. There would be parks with various blooming flowers grassland where we can sit down to read English in the flashy morning sunshine, fountain or a lake around which scattered stone benches for us to sit and chatter with each other.

　　In a word, the college should be gorgeous. But this college is so small! There is no beautiful scenery for the eyes’ feast. What’s worse, the dormitory was dingy and crowded. The first several days, I had been in the abyss of depression. I even determined to quit college and return to my high school to study for another year and then go to a prominent college. However, I stayed here at last. It‘s the Chinese proverb “take things as they come” that kept me from quitting.

　　Some of my high school classmates have chosen to restudy and they all entered their ideal colleges or universities the next year. They once asked me if I regretted choosing my college rather than restudy, the answer was a resounding “no!” perhaps I would go to a better college but I didn’t regret my decision at all. Now two years has passed, I think I have developed passion for my college just like the patriotic feeling for one’s motherland. Presumably I have fallen in love with my college.

　　College life is a developmental process of growth and it’s a transitional period from adolescence to young adulthood. I have become mature both physically and mentally. It’s said that college is the miniature of society where you’ll be acquainted with various people and encounter different matters. At first, I felt quite confused and frustrated because there are no parents whom I can depend on to attend no my daily life, or teachers who supervise me to keep studying.

　　After all, everything was in my own hands. On one hand, I felt free; on the other hand, I felt burdened with responsibilities. Fortunately, I have learned to be self-disciplined and independent. I learned to allot the spare time regularly. Sometimes I spent it on study, shopping or surfing the internet; sometimes I took a part-time job as a private tutor. So my college life is meaningful and colorful.

　　In the two years, I also have acquired much profound knowledge. The teachers are hard working, accessible as well as intelligent. They not only intellectually stimulate us to study hard but take interest in our pursuit and encourage us to go for our goals. The relationship among them is friendly and harmonious, which sets a good example for us. As a result, we students get on well with each other and I have established firm friendship which I will cherish all my life.

　　In addition, great changes have also taken place in my attitude about life. One or two years ago, I often felt down in my inner heart for the failure, frustration, setbacks in life. While now I have learned to face and treat the unpleasant with a calm mind and consider them as natural rule. Admittedly, there are many dissatisfactions and meanderings in life, but as long as we have made our effort, I think we’ll gain much in the process no matter what the result is.

　　I had thought had no talent and thus I was unhappy, nevertheless, now I believe “talent is one 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration”, so I keep learning and try my best to do better. Even I am not the victor in the last, I will also applaud for the winner and appreciate their excellence. Before I had thought I lacked many things and complained about the not wealthy life while now I am content with my life. Especially experiencing the earthquake in Sichuan province, knowing so many unlucky people, I think I’m a lucky dog of the God!

　　Now, my heart is full of gratefulness. I want to say “thank you” to my teachers for their devotion and instruction; I want to say “thank you” to my roommates for the “cozy home” they have provided me with: I want to say “thank you” to my friends for the comfort and encouragement they have given me.

　　Finally I want to express my sincere thanks for my college. I cannot deny the fact that she’s not a famous college, but it’s just this fact that makes me sensible, modest and diligent with the purpose of not lagging behind the elites of other top universities and colleges.

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