In February this year, I embarked on an unforgettable journey to San Francisco, a city known for its iconic landmarks and vibrant culture. My itinerary included visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, exploring Fisherman’s Wharf, and attending an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers.

A large variety of campus activities are organized in American universities throughout the semester. They are not planned with a practical goal in mind, so students choose freely according to their liking. Considering them as a manifestation of their unique school culture, institutions tend to be supportive toward both organizers and participants.

As Shenzhen transitions from winter to spring, the rainy season arrives, bringing with it recurrent health concerns of colds and the flu. Many people find themselves under the weather, yet often there's confusion regarding the distinction between these two ailments. Are you aware of differentiating between cold and flu symptoms?

Ever since I decided to go to America for college, I have been bombarded with sarcastic jokes about their criteria for accepting students. The American universities’ emphasis on passion and leadership has “bullied” me into participating in endless activities. This could be frustrating at times, but not always.

In our fast-paced, technologically advanced society, the prevalence of processed foods on supermarket shelves has skyrocketed, leading to an increase in diet-associated diseases. Even many restaurants have begun to replace freshly cooked dishes with premade ones to reduce costs and improve efficiency. This trend towards convenience has alerted health-minded members of the public.

This poem discusses the brevity of life and the inevitability of death. Using “wind” as a metaphor for death, the work discusses how hasty death comes and how subtle it is when it arrives. The image of wind coming from far beyond the horizon represents how we all have started a countdown from the beginning of our lives. Regardless of who we are, death patiently awaits us all.

Chinese students might experience a culture shock in class when they first arrive in the United States. It is mainly manifested in three aspects: the class choice, the lecture atmosphere, and the afterschool workload. Together, they form an instructive system where students are expected to be self-driven and highly motivated in their own education.

In Chen Lang’s essay in memory of her late husband, Xu Xiaohong, associate professor of sociology at the University of Michigan, the devastated widow pays tribute to Xu’s talent and diligence, while revealing her own endurance and sacrifice.