College is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where we can enjoy our precious youth and freedom. No one has a second chance to experience college life again. I have weaved a beautiful dream about my ideal college life.

    In my dreams, every morning after I wake up, I take my time enjoying a healthy breakfast. Instead of rushing to the classroom, I prefer to open a book and read quietly, enjoying the sweet silence of beautiful mornings. Afterward, if I feel tired, I would go outside and take a walk around the campus. With no fixed destination, I may arrive at any place, such as a small coffee bar where I would have a cup of coffee and appreciate wonderful classical music. Or I may take a seat at an unknown corner and just enjoy the warm sunshine.

    Each weekday afternoon is time for class. I would prefer to attend small-sized classes with about 20 students sitting in a circle face to face. Textbooks are no longer necessary. We would just share information we learned doing research outside of class. The whole class is student-oriented. We talk freely with our classmates. Instead of being leaders, the teacher is a guide and a participant.

    As college students need a well-rounded education, observing classes of other majors would be encouraged. In addition, I would be able to find class-related learning resources through the school and on the Internet.

    Besides studying, I would join clubs and volunteer teams based on my own interests rather than only focusing on grades or scholarships in my spare time. Clubs would be divided into three kinds: entertainment clubs, academic clubs and sports clubs. If I wanted to refresh myself after studying, I might take part in singing activities. Maybe I want to play a role in the drama club occasionally. As for academic clubs, students can organize activities such as speech contests, Model U.N. conferences, etc. Sports clubs should aim at encouraging students to do physical exercises in order to keep fit.

    On the weekend, I would go camping with my friends. Enjoying Mother Nature is one of the best things I can imagine. Or I may choose to stay on campus and go to the library to swim in a sea of books for a whole day. Reading different kinds of books enables me to experience the charm of different subjects.

    My ideal college would also establish a campus culture festival, which would stimulate students to know more about their campus. As a result, the students would get closer to their college emotionally and they may take pride in their college as well.

    Although there are differences between my ideal college life and the real one, I would not feel upset. I believe that if you have a dream, you can achieve it one day!

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