Freshman Chinese student dies suddenly!Suspected of staying up late!
The sudden death of a Chinese student in the middle of the night has triggered deep reflection.
According to the news report, a Chinese student from Davis, California, who was in his first grade, appeared to have passed away. The cause of his death is unknown, but according to his classmates, it may have been due to being too busy at work. This news is regrettable, and at the same time, it also makes people deeply reflect on the survival pressure of international students abroad and the problem of not sleeping for a long time. While many students regretted Xu Xiang's death, they also began to reflect on whether they often stayed up late. The accident also reminded us of several similar tragedies in the past, reminding us to pay attention to our physical and mental health while striving for academic performance. At the end of the day, studying abroad is about creating a better tomorrow, not about overdrawing one's physical strength. However, the reality is that many international students often feel that they can't sleep at night due to the heavy workload and high intensity of their studies.
Problems caused by night work.
1.Studying stress leads to a tendency to study at night.
For students in European and American universities, this group is undoubtedly the hardest, because they have to bear the huge academic load, fierce competition and loneliness in a foreign country from all over the world. The annual gaokao, various assignments, group activities, and tests mean that foreign students have to stay up late, can't sleep, and sometimes stay up late. What's more, due to the procrastination habits of some irresponsible group members, foreign students stay up alone on the eve of exams. Even for social events, they are scheduled to stay up late, just like with friends abroad. In short, studying abroad is tiring every day.
2) Choose between health and study.
However, we must recognize that physical condition is more important than anything else. Therefore, we must learn to give ourselves a break, starting with a change in our schedule. There are two main reasons for going to bed late: one is habitual procrastination, waiting until the last minute to do anything;The second is that the work is so heavy that even with a 48-hour deadline, it is impossible to complete it within that time. In the first case, it is necessary to act quickly to improve efficiency. After a while, you'll experience the joy of dealing with problems on the fly. For the second case, take control of yourself and look for other ways to take advantage of it, such as reviewing in advance and asking your superiors for advice. It's also a good idea to plan and distribute work wisely and to get it done in a staggered way. The key is that we must change our way of thinking and methods, and we must not expect it to be achieved overnight, but we must gradually improve it step by step. In addition, when the homework imposed by the teacher on the student is too long and unscientific, the student should take the initiative to inform the teacher or the relevant department of the school to seek a more reasonable method.
3) Pay attention to your mental health and seek specialist help.
International students need to take care of their mental health. Only those who are in the middle of it can understand the enormous pressure that international students are under. They know they want to improve, but learning is only a part of life, not the whole story. Not being able to complete school doesn't mean the end of the world. We can have a lot of things that we can only dream of, such as a coveted degree, a well-paying job, a happy love, and so on. But we must also admit that the world is not centered around us, and we cannot blindly pursue it. Once we do the best we can, we have to let go. Of course, we don't have to envy the serendipitous achievements of others. There are times when we have to let go of our thoughts and not look at those who are lucky in order to be happy.
Finally, we should also focus on mental health. Abroad, almost all higher education institutions offer free counseling courses, and some even offer counseling courses in Chinese. We also can't assume that we have a psychological problem just because we seek help from an expert. Sometimes, talking to a specialist can ease the tension. Therefore, we should have the courage to knock on the door of psychological counseling. There are times when we have to be cheeky and accept the fact that we have to be free from the stresses of life. Even if this road doesn't work, there are still many roads waiting for us. Recognize that everyone has their own vulnerabilities, helplessness, and lack of self-confidence. If you want to get rid of that bad self, don't say to another self:"In fact, you've done a good job, give yourself a breather"。
Here, we wish the deceased a long rest and good health for all international students in China. We must pay attention to physical and mental health and maintain a balance between study and life. Studying abroad is a valuable experience for us, and we must cherish it and not exchange it for physical health and happiness.