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Today is Monday. I have six classes, two of which are computer networks and two are website development and design. My first feeling after finishing them was a sense of urgency.

This sense of urgency stems from the subjects we've been taking this semester. Nearly half of them were subjects I had already self-taught. My knowledge of networking, in particular, was something I was quite proud of, but after finishing this semester, my gains in these subjects are definitely less than my classmates', and my advantage has been significantly diminished. This gives me a tremendous sense of urgency: how can I maintain my excellence and stay at the forefront?
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Computer networking and website building are things I've been involved in for almost 10 years. I'm very interested in them, so I've been studying them in my spare time, building and designing numerous websites, and even obtaining a network engineer certificate. All of this is driven by my interest. For a long time, I've lived a carefree life, moving forward with peace of mind. Today, the pursuers are already behind me; how can I maintain my advantage?

A month ago, I made up my mind to pursue graduate studies in the US. My goal for this junior year is to pass the GRE and TOEFL and improve my GPA. I haven't really thought much about anything else. But after calming down and reflecting, it's normal for advantages to diminish sometimes. There's a latent strength that needs to be cultivated and prepared. Being a little tense is better than being complacent.