I taught my first class at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program this month, and I initially felt a little intimidated by the school’s dignified campus.That, and regretful.I enjoyed going to college at the University of Michigan, but my secret humiliation is:I was the type of mediocre student I now disdain.Here’s what I wish I’d known and done differently:

41.______.

As a student, I saw myself as anti-establishment, and I hated tests;I barely maintained a B average.I thought only boring people spent weekends in the library studying.Recently I learned that my niece Dara, a sophomore at New York University with a 3.7 grade-point average, was offered a week of travel in Buenos Aires as part of her honors seminar.I was envious to learn that a 3.5 grade-point average or higher at many schools qualifies you for free trips, scholarships, grants,awards, and private parties.Students certainly don’t need to strive obsessively for perfection, but I should have prioritized grades, not guys.

42.______.

If a class was boring or it snowed, I’d skip.My reason was that nobody in the 300-person lecture hall would notice and I could get notes later.Attendance barely counted.When I went, I’d sit quietly in back.Yet as a teacher, I see that the students who come weekly, sit in front,and ask and answer questions get higher grades and frankly, favorable treatment.I reward those who try harder with recommendations, references, professional contacts and encouragement.

43.______.

In graduate school, I went to the readings of a professor I admired.Eventually, I’d go to his office just to chat.Once, after I complained about a dead-end job, he recommended me for a position at The New Yorker, jump-starting my career.

But it’s not just your professors who will help your life track.Several classmates of mine from graduate school wound up working as editors at other publications, and they have since hired me for freelance work.Years later, I’ve helped students and colleagues where I teach, at the New School and New York University, land jobs, get published and meet with editors and agents.

44.______.

I answer all emails, and while I may not accept all friend requests, I respond to students who follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More important, social media is where I post about panels, job openings and freelance work. Checking out students’ social media posts also allows me to see new sides of their personalities.Several students have developed book projects from their blogs and Instagram pages, and I promote their work, charities and events on my own social media posts.You never know if the college president or your professor might retweet or repost your work.

45.______.

Drinking and smoking eased my social anxiety and seemed like fun.Until I couldn’t stop.Getting clean smoke-free-alcohol-free—led to a huge upturn in my life.Instead of partying,I’d do movie nights, dancing, yoga and readings with friends and dates.I was surprised to see that my work greatly improved, as did my relationships.第41题答案是______。

I taught my first class at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program this month, and I initially felt a little intimidated by the school’s dignified campus.That, and regretful.I enjoyed going to college at the University of Michigan, but my secret humiliation is:I was the type of mediocre student I now disdain.Here’s what I wish I’d known and done differently:

41.______.

As a student, I saw myself as anti-establishment, and I hated tests;I barely maintained a B average.I thought only boring people spent weekends in the library studying.Recently I learned that my niece Dara, a sophomore at New York University with a 3.7 grade-point average, was offered a week of travel in Buenos Aires as part of her honors seminar.I was envious to learn that a 3.5 grade-point average or higher at many schools qualifies you for free trips, scholarships, grants,awards, and private parties.Students certainly don’t need to strive obsessively for perfection, but I should have prioritized grades, not guys.

42.______.

If a class was boring or it snowed, I’d skip.My reason was that nobody in the 300-person lecture hall would notice and I could get notes later.Attendance barely counted.When I went, I’d sit quietly in back.Yet as a teacher, I see that the students who come weekly, sit in front,and ask and answer questions get higher grades and frankly, favorable treatment.I reward those who try harder with recommendations, references, professional contacts and encouragement.

43.______.

In graduate school, I went to the readings of a professor I admired.Eventually, I’d go to his office just to chat.Once, after I complained about a dead-end job, he recommended me for a position at The New Yorker, jump-starting my career.

But it’s not just your professors who will help your life track.Several classmates of mine from graduate school wound up working as editors at other publications, and they have since hired me for freelance work.Years later, I’ve helped students and colleagues where I teach, at the New School and New York University, land jobs, get published and meet with editors and agents.

44.______.

I answer all emails, and while I may not accept all friend requests, I respond to students who follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More important, social media is where I post about panels, job openings and freelance work. Checking out students’ social media posts also allows me to see new sides of their personalities.Several students have developed book projects from their blogs and Instagram pages, and I promote their work, charities and events on my own social media posts.You never know if the college president or your professor might retweet or repost your work.

45.______.

Drinking and smoking eased my social anxiety and seemed like fun.Until I couldn’t stop.Getting clean smoke-free-alcohol-free—led to a huge upturn in my life.Instead of partying,I’d do movie nights, dancing, yoga and readings with friends and dates.I was surprised to see that my work greatly improved, as did my relationships.第42题答案是______。

I taught my first class at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program this month, and I initially felt a little intimidated by the school’s dignified campus.That, and regretful.I enjoyed going to college at the University of Michigan, but my secret humiliation is:I was the type of mediocre student I now disdain.Here’s what I wish I’d known and done differently:

41.______.

As a student, I saw myself as anti-establishment, and I hated tests;I barely maintained a B average.I thought only boring people spent weekends in the library studying.Recently I learned that my niece Dara, a sophomore at New York University with a 3.7 grade-point average, was offered a week of travel in Buenos Aires as part of her honors seminar.I was envious to learn that a 3.5 grade-point average or higher at many schools qualifies you for free trips, scholarships, grants,awards, and private parties.Students certainly don’t need to strive obsessively for perfection, but I should have prioritized grades, not guys.

42.______.

If a class was boring or it snowed, I’d skip.My reason was that nobody in the 300-person lecture hall would notice and I could get notes later.Attendance barely counted.When I went, I’d sit quietly in back.Yet as a teacher, I see that the students who come weekly, sit in front,and ask and answer questions get higher grades and frankly, favorable treatment.I reward those who try harder with recommendations, references, professional contacts and encouragement.

43.______.

In graduate school, I went to the readings of a professor I admired.Eventually, I’d go to his office just to chat.Once, after I complained about a dead-end job, he recommended me for a position at The New Yorker, jump-starting my career.

But it’s not just your professors who will help your life track.Several classmates of mine from graduate school wound up working as editors at other publications, and they have since hired me for freelance work.Years later, I’ve helped students and colleagues where I teach, at the New School and New York University, land jobs, get published and meet with editors and agents.

44.______.

I answer all emails, and while I may not accept all friend requests, I respond to students who follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More important, social media is where I post about panels, job openings and freelance work. Checking out students’ social media posts also allows me to see new sides of their personalities.Several students have developed book projects from their blogs and Instagram pages, and I promote their work, charities and events on my own social media posts.You never know if the college president or your professor might retweet or repost your work.

45.______.

Drinking and smoking eased my social anxiety and seemed like fun.Until I couldn’t stop.Getting clean smoke-free-alcohol-free—led to a huge upturn in my life.Instead of partying,I’d do movie nights, dancing, yoga and readings with friends and dates.I was surprised to see that my work greatly improved, as did my relationships.第43题答案是______。

I taught my first class at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program this month, and I initially felt a little intimidated by the school’s dignified campus.That, and regretful.I enjoyed going to college at the University of Michigan, but my secret humiliation is:I was the type of mediocre student I now disdain.Here’s what I wish I’d known and done differently:

41.______.

As a student, I saw myself as anti-establishment, and I hated tests;I barely maintained a B average.I thought only boring people spent weekends in the library studying.Recently I learned that my niece Dara, a sophomore at New York University with a 3.7 grade-point average, was offered a week of travel in Buenos Aires as part of her honors seminar.I was envious to learn that a 3.5 grade-point average or higher at many schools qualifies you for free trips, scholarships, grants,awards, and private parties.Students certainly don’t need to strive obsessively for perfection, but I should have prioritized grades, not guys.

42.______.

If a class was boring or it snowed, I’d skip.My reason was that nobody in the 300-person lecture hall would notice and I could get notes later.Attendance barely counted.When I went, I’d sit quietly in back.Yet as a teacher, I see that the students who come weekly, sit in front,and ask and answer questions get higher grades and frankly, favorable treatment.I reward those who try harder with recommendations, references, professional contacts and encouragement.

43.______.

In graduate school, I went to the readings of a professor I admired.Eventually, I’d go to his office just to chat.Once, after I complained about a dead-end job, he recommended me for a position at The New Yorker, jump-starting my career.

But it’s not just your professors who will help your life track.Several classmates of mine from graduate school wound up working as editors at other publications, and they have since hired me for freelance work.Years later, I’ve helped students and colleagues where I teach, at the New School and New York University, land jobs, get published and meet with editors and agents.

44.______.

I answer all emails, and while I may not accept all friend requests, I respond to students who follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More important, social media is where I post about panels, job openings and freelance work. Checking out students’ social media posts also allows me to see new sides of their personalities.Several students have developed book projects from their blogs and Instagram pages, and I promote their work, charities and events on my own social media posts.You never know if the college president or your professor might retweet or repost your work.

45.______.

Drinking and smoking eased my social anxiety and seemed like fun.Until I couldn’t stop.Getting clean smoke-free-alcohol-free—led to a huge upturn in my life.Instead of partying,I’d do movie nights, dancing, yoga and readings with friends and dates.I was surprised to see that my work greatly improved, as did my relationships.第44题答案是______。

I taught my first class at Columbia University’s Master of Fine Arts program this month, and I initially felt a little intimidated by the school’s dignified campus.That, and regretful.I enjoyed going to college at the University of Michigan, but my secret humiliation is:I was the type of mediocre student I now disdain.Here’s what I wish I’d known and done differently:

41.______.

As a student, I saw myself as anti-establishment, and I hated tests;I barely maintained a B average.I thought only boring people spent weekends in the library studying.Recently I learned that my niece Dara, a sophomore at New York University with a 3.7 grade-point average, was offered a week of travel in Buenos Aires as part of her honors seminar.I was envious to learn that a 3.5 grade-point average or higher at many schools qualifies you for free trips, scholarships, grants,awards, and private parties.Students certainly don’t need to strive obsessively for perfection, but I should have prioritized grades, not guys.

42.______.

If a class was boring or it snowed, I’d skip.My reason was that nobody in the 300-person lecture hall would notice and I could get notes later.Attendance barely counted.When I went, I’d sit quietly in back.Yet as a teacher, I see that the students who come weekly, sit in front,and ask and answer questions get higher grades and frankly, favorable treatment.I reward those who try harder with recommendations, references, professional contacts and encouragement.

43.______.

In graduate school, I went to the readings of a professor I admired.Eventually, I’d go to his office just to chat.Once, after I complained about a dead-end job, he recommended me for a position at The New Yorker, jump-starting my career.

But it’s not just your professors who will help your life track.Several classmates of mine from graduate school wound up working as editors at other publications, and they have since hired me for freelance work.Years later, I’ve helped students and colleagues where I teach, at the New School and New York University, land jobs, get published and meet with editors and agents.

44.______.

I answer all emails, and while I may not accept all friend requests, I respond to students who follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More important, social media is where I post about panels, job openings and freelance work. Checking out students’ social media posts also allows me to see new sides of their personalities.Several students have developed book projects from their blogs and Instagram pages, and I promote their work, charities and events on my own social media posts.You never know if the college president or your professor might retweet or repost your work.

45.______.

Drinking and smoking eased my social anxiety and seemed like fun.Until I couldn’t stop.Getting clean smoke-free-alcohol-free—led to a huge upturn in my life.Instead of partying,I’d do movie nights, dancing, yoga and readings with friends and dates.I was surprised to see that my work greatly improved, as did my relationships.第45题答案是_______。