Late March to early April — This period comes to an end

Midterms are approaching, but for a senior like me, they don't mean much. I haven't had the concept of midterms in a long time, but the arrival of April reminds me that my study abroad plans are getting closer, and there are still many things I haven't had time to get done.

I've been so busy lately, so busy that I haven't had time to go home or rest. It feels a lot like when I first entered university. I was passionate about all kinds of food, enjoying the rapid switching between different roles, and relishing this hectic pace that left me no time to sleep. Approaching graduation feels like returning to the starting point of my dreams.

I'm truly grateful to Zhi Qiao and my teammates at Enactus for being named one of the top ten college students on the 30th of last month. Having always preferred working in isolation and going it alone, this was the first time I experienced the power of a team, and it also made me realize many of my shortcomings. We're far from the finish line; I can't afford to stand still any longer.
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Speaking of teamwork, I still have a lot to learn. Two teamwork experiences this semester have given me a profound understanding. One was for the "Top Ten Teams" project. In a strong group, everyone didn't need to worry about others; we just focused on our own tasks, relieving fatigue and stress. We trusted each other, progressed together, and supported one another. The feeling of teamwork was truly wonderful, though I always felt like I was indebted to someone. The other was for the college website. Previously, I did website development alone, but this time it was a team effort. The close cooperation and efficient division of labor were things I learned from these experiences.

A person is lonely in this world. If everyone can reach out to each other and help one another, everyone's heart will open up.

I visited Taojia Village in Shaoxing during the Qingming Festival and felt the hard work of generations of farmers. It suddenly made me realize that we don't need to live such a stressful life. Much of the pressure is self-imposed. We can't control others, and everyone's life is different. Just be ourselves; there's no need to force any kind of tradition. Life has too many variables; doing our best is enough.

Last Saturday and Sunday, I participated in the final round of the group stage and quarterfinals of the college cup. Running on the field reminded me of junior high school, and that purest love for football. It's been a long time since I've played football properly, but I'm still in form. I have to thank God for the talent He has given me, allowing me to fully enjoy myself on the green field.

On Sunday's match, I achieved my first-ever hat trick in a formal competition. I'm thrilled to have performed like this before the end of university, and I hope I can maintain this form and strive for the championship this Sunday! My desire for the championship is so strong this time because from middle school until now, I've won countless runner-up titles, always falling short at the last step. This time, I don't want to leave any regrets; I'll fight tooth and nail to the very end!

I didn't really get to perform well on the sports field at Hangzhou Dianzi University, partly because I wasn't particularly interested in sports. But the red track and the green field have an innate charm for me. Standing on the field, I feel boundless passion. This time, I feel like I'm proving something, but I also harbor resentment.

Just a heads-up, we hope you can come and cheer us on for the semi-finals and finals of the College Cup this weekend. We will remember every shout of encouragement.

Semifinal: April 14th (Saturday) 14:00 (West Side), School of Information Engineering VS School of Journalism
Semifinal: April 14th (Saturday) 14:00 (East), School of Computer Science VS School of Science

Final: April 15 (Sunday) 14:00 (West)

Tonight I attended Wang Jianyu's sharing session at Enactus, and I was completely captivated by him. All truly remarkable people share one thing in common: interest. No matter how long the road ahead, those who find their passion can bravely overcome any obstacle. We don't need to feel alone in pursuing our dreams; there will always be a group of people like you, and when you gather together, you'll be touched by shared emotions. Loneliness is an inevitable consequence of surpassing ordinary people.

I might be giving a lecture at the Rising Star Lecture Series next week, and I'm struggling to come up with a topic. What do you all think would be good? How to memorize 1000 words in one night? An introduction to graduate studies in the US? Sports and a well-rounded personality? How to pursue your ideals and achieve excellence? Employment and future planning? How to turn your interests into reality?

Feel free to suggest anything else you're interested in; I really can't think of anything else right now. The last phase of my hard work is finally over, and I can finally get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow, a new phase awaits me.