Name: 慶祝與終身學習 | 如何上大學 | 速成班 (Celebration and Lifelong Learning | How to College | Crash Course)
Uploaded: 2025-07-05T23:32:20.000Z
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As you can see, we're having a bit of a party.

如你所見，我們正在舉行一個派對。

All the papers have been submitted, the tests have all been taken, final projects presented, and everything barred has been returned to the library.

所有的論文都已提交，所有的考試都已參加，所有的期末項目都已提交，所有被禁止的東西都已歸還圖書館。

And that's because attending college is a really rewarding experience.

這是因為，上大學是一段非常有意義的經歷。

But sometimes we all get so caught up in achieving the next goal on our list that we forget to bask in our own success.

但有時候，我們都會沉浸在實現清單上的下一個目標中，而忘記了享受自己的成功。

Just as you finished one semester, you're probably already setting up your schedule, buying books, and preparing for the challenges of the next one.

當你完成一個學期的學習後，你可能已經開始安排日程、購買書籍並準備迎接下一個學期的挑戰。

Or maybe you finally scheduled an appointment with your career advisor, but now you're thinking about the other appointments you haven't scheduled yet.

又或者，你終於約見了你的職業顧問，但現在你又在考慮其他還沒有約見的人。

As students, we get so used to looking ahead and planning and trying to balance all our responsibilities that we end up thinking about the future instead of focusing on the present.

作為學生，我們習慣於展望未來，制定計劃，努力平衡所有的責任，以至於我們最終考慮的是未來，而不是專注於現在。

But if there was ever a time to stop and smell the roses, it's after we've completed our degree.

但是，如果說有什麼時候需要停下來聞聞玫瑰花香的話，那就是在我們完成學業之後。

It's time to pause for a moment, take a deep breath, rest, relax, and then celebrate ourselves for all we've done.

是時候暫停一下，深呼吸，休息一下，放鬆一下，然後為自己所做的一切慶祝一下了。

In fact, even celebrating smaller achievements, not just the big ones, helps you build confidence in yourself, which is key to becoming a lifelong learner.

事實上，即使是慶祝較小的成就，而不僅僅是大成就，也能幫助你建立對自己的信心，而這正是成為終身學習者的關鍵所在。

Hi, I'm Erika Brzozowski and this is Crash Course How to College, a study hall series presented in partnership with Arizona State University.

大家好，我是 Erika Brzozowski，這裡是與亞利桑那州立大學合作推出的自習室系列節目《大學速成班》（Crash Course How to College）。

Let's talk about celebrating your accomplishments and developing a lifelong love of learning.

讓我們來談談如何慶祝自己的成就，培養終身學習的愛好。

As we get older, we get a lot fewer gold stars on things.

隨著年齡的增長，我們得到的金星越來越少。

Celebrating our successes might feel silly at first, but it's important to recognize how far we've come and how much we've learned.

慶祝我們的成功可能一開始會覺得很傻，但重要的是要認識到我們已經走了多遠，學到了多少。

Like I said, it's a key way of building confidence in yourself.

正如我所說，這是建立自信的重要途徑。

And there are even a couple of key things you can do to help make celebrating yourself a habit.

您甚至可以做幾件關鍵的事情，讓慶祝自己成為一種習慣。

For one, celebrating the things we've achieved puts us in a great position to reflect.

首先，慶祝我們取得的成就能讓我們更好地進行反思。

We can ask ourselves questions like, what we're most proud of from each year of our degree, what we enjoyed the most about our education, and how we overcame obstacles.

我們可以問自己這樣的問題：在攻讀學位的每一年中，我們最引以為豪的是什麼？

Chances are you've accomplished more than you realize.

你所取得的成就可能比你自己意識到的還要多。

And you can start practicing how you can use these moments as important examples that demonstrate your experience by looking up common interview questions and drafting your answers.

您可以通過查找常見的面試問題並起草答案，開始練習如何將這些時刻作為展示您經驗的重要實例。

For example, a common interview question asks what your strengths and weaknesses are.

例如，常見的面試問題是問你有哪些優勢和劣勢。

Calmly reflecting on your academic career ahead of time can give you genuine and thoughtful answers to this question.

提前冷靜地反思自己的學術生涯，可以為這個問題提供真實而深思熟慮的答案。

Michael spent his last semester in college working as a front-desk receptionist for a local business.

邁克爾在大學的最後一個學期為當地一家企業擔任前臺接待員。

While working there, he was the first point of contact for customers who needed help with solving a problem.

在那裡工作期間，他是需要幫助解決問題的客戶的第一聯繫人。

Over time, he learned how to efficiently evaluate a problem without alienating the customer.

隨著時間的推移，他學會了如何在不疏遠客戶的情況下有效地評估問題。

Now, when applying to potential employers, Michael lists problem-solving as one area of strength.

現在，在向潛在僱主提出申請時，邁克爾將解決問題列為自己的強項之一。

And when he goes in for an interview, he can mention the steps he took to help address specific problems, or how he got better at problem-solving with new challenges.

當他去面試時，他可以提到他為幫助解決具體問題而採取的措施，或者他如何在面對新挑戰時更好地解決問題。

Michael's role also required him to use office technology, both hardware like the computer and copy machine, and software, which is any program that's installed on these devices.

邁克爾的職責還要求他使用辦公技術，包括計算機和複印機等硬件，以及軟件，即安裝在這些設備上的任何程序。

And this is where Michael can admit to one of his weaknesses, the mid-90s printer.

在這裡，邁克爾可以承認他的一個弱點，那就是 90 年代中期的打印機。

Don't worry, none of us like the mid-90s printer, and the last of their kind still exists in offices around the country to haunt us all.

別擔心，我們都不喜歡上世紀 90 年代中期的打印機，它們中的最後一臺仍然存在於全國各地的辦公室裡，困擾著我們所有人。

When asked about his weaknesses in the interview, Michael can explain that he's familiar with a broad range of hardware and software programs, but for some reason, he's never been able to manage that gremlin-haunted printer from 1996.

在採訪中，當被問及自己的弱點時，邁克爾可以解釋說，他熟悉各種硬件和軟件程序，但出於某種原因，他始終無法管理 1996 年那臺被 "小精靈 "困擾的打印機。

This is just one example of how previous experiences can prepare us for an interview, but we can do similar reflecting about any significant experience, like class projects, volunteer work, internships, research, and other practical learning experiences.

這只是以前的經歷如何讓我們為面試做好準備的一個例子，但我們可以對任何重要經歷進行類似的反思，如課堂項目、志願者工作、實習、研究和其他實際學習經歷。

And if you want to learn more about how to find a job, check out episode 13 on transitioning to full-time work.

如果你想了解更多關於如何找工作的資訊，請查看第 13 集 "向全職工作過渡"。

Another way to celebrate your own successes is to journal, or even keep a diary.

慶祝自己成功的另一種方式是寫日記，甚至是寫日記。

You can use a journal to write down the questions and answers you want to reflect on, but you can also use it to just keep track of your experiences.

你可以用日記本寫下你想反思的問題和答案，也可以用它來記錄你的經歷。

Because the things you did in your sophomore year of college are still going to be pretty clear in your memory on graduation, but trust me, time takes its toll.

因為你在大二時做的事情在畢業時還會清晰地留在你的記憶中，但相信我，時間會讓你付出代價。

Having a diary or a journal of your experiences as they happen, even just five minutes a day, can be extremely valuable to look back on years later as you want to remember how much you've achieved and the details of those achievements.

將自己的經歷寫成日記或日誌，哪怕每天只寫五分鐘，在多年後回想起來也會非常有價值，因為你想記住自己取得了多少成就以及這些成就的細節。

Ultimately, celebrating and looking back on your accomplishments actually prepares you for your next step.

最後，慶祝和回顧自己的成就實際上是為下一步做好準備。

But this reflection doesn't have to be all on you.

但是，這種反思並不一定都要由你來承擔。

Share your accomplishments with the people around you who matter to you and have helped you get where you are, whether that's your family, a favorite coach, or your mentor.

與你身邊對你很重要並幫助你取得今天成就的人分享你的成就，無論是你的家人、最喜歡的教練還是你的導師。

These people have supported you through your degree, and they'll appreciate the chance to celebrate your wins no matter how big or small.

這些人支持你完成學業，他們會很高興有機會慶祝你的勝利，無論大小。

And finally, when you're celebrating yourself, be sure to reward yourself.

最後，當你為自己慶祝時，一定要獎勵自己。

You don't want to reward yourself just to get that gold star.

你不想為了得到那顆金星而獎勵自己。

You want to celebrate your effort and the success that came from it.

你要慶祝自己的努力和由此帶來的成功。

So this might mean pulling an all-nighter to meet a last-minute deadline, and then treating yourself to a relaxing day at the spa or going on a long coastal hike to reconnect with nature.

是以，這可能意味著通宵達旦地完成最後的截止日期，然後在水療中心放鬆一天，或者去海邊遠足，與大自然重新建立聯繫。

Maybe a bunch of people in your group of friends got promoted all at once, so you decide to have a celebratory group dinner.

也許你的朋友群裡有很多人同時升職了，所以你決定舉行一次集體慶祝晚宴。

And eventually, we learn to associate the effort and success itself with inherent satisfaction.

最終，我們學會將努力和成功本身與內在的滿足感聯繫起來。

This is intrinsic motivation, and it's a key part of lifelong learning.

這就是內在動力，也是終身學習的關鍵部分。

An undergraduate degree gives you a solid foundation for career success, but lifelong learning continues your development of knowledge and skills after formal education ends.

大學學位為你的職業成功打下了堅實的基礎，但終身學習會在正規教育結束後繼續發展你的知識和技能。

You can develop new skills and sharpen old ones while building and expanding on the knowledge you learned in college.

您可以在積累和擴展大學所學知識的同時，發展新技能，磨礪舊技能。

This can be pretty important, because not every skill or piece of knowledge you learn in the classroom remains relevant for the length of your entire career, especially when you consider the fact that an average career lasts about 31 years.

這一點可能相當重要，因為在課堂上學到的技能或知識並不是在整個職業生涯中都適用，尤其是考慮到平均職業生涯持續約 31 年這一事實。

Now, in that time, there's a lot of new knowledge being generated in just about every field.

現在，在這段時間裡，幾乎每個領域都產生了大量新知識。

Some people keep up-to-date by reading professional magazines and academic journals, while other people take continuing education classes.

有些人通過閱讀專業雜誌和學術期刊來了解最新情況，有些人則參加繼續教育課程。

事實上，有時這是法律規定的。

Some researchers have suggested that every five years, a specific job skill, like having a commercial driving license, becomes half as valuable as it was.

一些研究人員認為，每隔五年，一項特定的工作技能（如擁有商業駕駛執照）的價值就會降低一半。

Now, obviously, this isn't true for every career, but it does give you a good idea of why you should stay on top of skill development.

現在，這顯然不是每個職業的真實情況，但它確實能讓你很好地理解為什麼你應該保持在技能發展的頂端。

Define what being a lifelong learner looks like for you, and pursue knowledge in a way that makes sense for you and your goals.

確定終身學習對你的意義，以對你和你的目標有意義的方式追求知識。

And one way to formally keep learning we can consider is graduate school, which is additional school for people who have already gotten their undergraduate degree.

我們可以考慮的一種正式繼續學習的方式是研究生院，這是為已經獲得大學學位的人提供的額外學校。

Through grad school, you can earn an advanced degree, like a master's or a doctoral degree.

通過研究生院，您可以獲得高級學位，如碩士或博士學位。

And although grad school is not the best choice for everyone, it could be the right choice for you if your career path requires it or if you need it to be more competitive in the job market.

雖然研究生院並不是每個人的最佳選擇，但如果您的職業道路需要研究生院，或者您需要研究生院來提高在就業市場上的競爭力，那麼研究生院可能是您的正確選擇。

The ins and outs of graduate school could fill an entire episode, but keep in mind that there's no time limit on attending grad school.

研究生院的來龍去脈可以寫滿一整集，但請記住，就讀研究生院是沒有時間限制的。

For instance, pursuing a graduate degree mid-career can have several benefits, like, if it's relevant to your job, your employer may offer tuition reimbursement.

例如，在職業生涯中期攻讀研究所學生學位有幾種好處，如果與工作相關，僱主可能會為你報帳學費。

You might also find that you have a different type of motivation at that stage of your life or have a better idea of the work you want to do.

您也可能會發現，在人生的那個階段，您有了不同類型的動力，或者對自己想要做的工作有了更好的想法。

But grad school is just one way to continue learning after college.

但研究生院只是大學畢業後繼續學習的一個途徑。

There are lots of different options, from watching fun educational YouTube videos, to picking up a new hobby, or reading books that are relevant to your field.

有很多不同的選擇，從觀看有趣的 YouTube 教育視頻，到培養新的愛好，或閱讀與你的專業相關的書籍。

We can also use tools like the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, which is published every two years.

我們還可以使用美國勞工統計局每兩年出版一次的《職業展望手冊》等工具。

You can search the results by the fastest-growing jobs, most in-demand degrees, and more.

您可以按照增長最快的職位、最緊缺的學位等搜索結果。

While it's not a perfect oracle, it does allow us to spot trends and themes in the workforce.

雖然這不是一個完美的神諭，但它確實能讓我們發現勞動力的趨勢和主題。

Even though college is ending, it's really just the beginning.

儘管大學即將結束，但這其實才剛剛開始。

Hopefully, you're getting excited about what your future holds while still celebrating what you've already accomplished.

希望你們在為自己的未來感到興奮的同時，也能為自己已經取得的成就感到慶幸。

And if you're not quite sure how to feel, that's okay too.

如果你不確定自己的感受，也沒關係。

Our best advice here on Crash Course as you start your new career is to focus on expanding your knowledge, understanding your strengths, and figuring out what drives you.

在你開始新的職業生涯時，我們在速成班上的最佳建議是，專注於擴展你的知識，瞭解你的優勢，並找出你的動力所在。

Don't be afraid to move around and try new things.

It's okay if you have multiple career paths over the course of your life.

如果你在一生中有多條職業道路，也沒關係。

Try not to pressure yourself to build a perfect career, because that doesn't exist.

儘量不要給自己施加壓力，因為完美的職業生涯是不存在的。

Sometimes you'll take steps back, make lateral moves, or run in place as you decide what your next step is.

有時，你會後退幾步、橫向移動或原地跑步，以決定下一步該怎麼走。

You're doing great, and we're so proud of you and all you've accomplished.

你做得很好，我們為你和你的成就感到驕傲。