University Days
大學時光
British universities start in September or October.
英國大學于九月份或十月份開學。
Courses normally last 3 years,
課程通常持續三年,
but some, such as languages, engineering or medicine, can take much longer to complete.
但像語言學,工程學和醫學這類課程需花費更長的時間來完成。
Students usually go to university in a different town, so they need to get used to living alone, paying bills and washing their own clothes!
學生大多是來自不同城鎮,他們需要習慣獨自生活,繳納賬單和清洗自己的衣物。
For many, this is a difficult time, but everyone soon becomes used to it!
對大多數人來說,這是一段艱難的日子,但每個人很快就會習慣。
Universities in Britain used to be free, but many students now have to pay for part of their course.
在過去,入讀英國的大學是免費的,不過現在很多學生都必須交課程的部分費用。
Similarly, students used to receive a grant from the government.
同樣的,他們過去可以得到政府的獎學金,
Nowadays, they have to apply for student loans or take part-time jobs.
現在則必須申請助學貸款或做臨時工。
Either way, it can be difficult and many students have money problems.
無論哪種方式,對許多學生來說都是困難的并背負上金錢難題。
University life is not just about studying, however.
然而,大學生活不只是學習。
Many students take part in drama productions or play music.
很多學生會參加戲劇創作或玩音樂。
Others, of course, take part in a wide range of sports, such as football, rugby and cricket.
有的則喜歡各種各樣的體育活動,比如足球,橄欖球和板球運動。