My name is Phung and I am a second-year student at Tra Vinh University major in English- the major that I have no interesting. I rised in Duyen Hai and when I was 18, I moved to Tra Vinh to go to college. People go to university for all kind of reasons and so am I. I want to escape from strict management of my parents. Year ago, I entered into college and started living on my own with new surroundings I realized that the reality of college life is not ideal as I excepted. 
When I was in high school, I believed that college life will be filled with freedom without parental administration and worries except some essays or researches. Nevertheless, the truth is completely contrary. College differs greatly across high school in term. In high school, doing assignments can improve my score while in college the major source to judge a student are tests and attendance rate in class. Some people said that in college there is no one there to control you, give you directions and teach what you should do or not. Plus, you can wake up late or skip classes and do not bother to study. Nonetheless, they said missing a part of the sentence “if you can afford for next re-learning”. At the age of 18, living on my own in a strange land, having no friends or relative are tough for me .I felt lonely and wanted to quit but my mind did not allow me to do that. I tried my best to learn to adapt and enjoy the new life .
Gradually, I was getting used to academic environment and felt in love with English because of its intriguing. Furthermore, college life was more exciting when I encountered with teachers who are enthusiastic and kindly in Tra Vinh University. If we are brave enough to deal with ostacles in college life, it would be more easier for us. College where we can develop ourselves in almost side, we not only learn about our major but also about human nature, manners, psychology, friendship and list goes on. Two year in college I recognized that no one can help me if I am not ready to help myself.
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