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Education cannot simply be measured in terms of what one learns in the classroom, but also by one’s development into a well-rounded individual.
This concept has been almost universally accepted in the U. S., but it’s an idea that is just beginning to grow wings within the Chinese education system. One manifestation (表现) of this can be seen in the new housing arrangement being implemented in universities scattered throughout the country.
Chinese students are typically placed in dorms with classmates studying similar majors for all of their four-year stays. While this may seem like a practical approach, it might actually hinder a student’s intellectual growth. In response to this, universities such as Shantou University are placing students working in different fields in the same room. U. S. universities generally function in this manner, often with the option to choose a friend as a roommate.
Several benefits may arise from new housing policies like this one. It should be seen as a healthy opportunity for students to encounter people who have different interests and expertise. Regular interaction with "outsiders" relative to one’s own academic bubble can offer students a higher understanding of their own field. Students can indeed learn from one another, and random roommate placements offer a unique chance to gain supplementary knowledge and a new perspective.
Every student knows that sometimes you just need a break. After sitting in chemistry or economics classes all day, the last thing you want to do is to discuss lectures with dorm mates. A mental change of pace keeps minds fresh and motivated. A healthy mind makes for a better, more dynamic student.
Finally, new housing policies might be good for students who are undecided what field they wish to study, or for those considering changing majors. While this is less common in China, most students entering university in the U. S. have little idea what they want to study. Exploring their options through contact with a diverse range of roommates might prove beneficial. It inspired a university classmate to begin taking Chinese classes, and she ended up choosing it as her major.
Though housing traditionalists argue more dorm mate "problems" will arise if people are placed at random, who says minor problems with roommates aren’t healthy The world after college is diverse, and students would do well to learn how to adapt, to become well- rounded individuals. As most university students today will attest, roommate problems do not go away even if you have similar interests, fields of study or age. Thus why not take the risk and allow students to have the opportunity to become more adept at understanding their world from multiple perspectives
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