Excellent Sheep

The reason why a person is interesting is that he reads a lot, gets used to thinking, slows down, engages in in-depth conversations, and creates a full inner world for himself. You have to realize that you are the only one who will accompany you throughout your life. Do something because of the thing itself, not the result I hope that I will always think, always act, and always be on the road

I originally wanted to find the answer through this book, but unfortunately, there is no answer, but fortunately, I have an idea in my mind. For me, who had just entered college, I was very confused. They said I wanted to learn a skill in college, but I didn't know what I liked. The first half of my freshman year was just a half-dozen job. I listened to my senior classmates and participated in competitions and won prizes. But I didn't know the meaning of doing these. It was for a beautiful resume or to fill my free time in college. The jokes on the Internet are telling us that student unions are free labor. I believed it at first, but until I actually stepped into the school organization, I found that it was quite different. I met like-minded friends in the organization, which I could not meet in the class. After staying in the organization for a student After the semester, I thought about it again and again - I felt that the university was more like a society, but there was no big storm yet, while the organization was more like a workplace. The first problem I encountered in this workplace was - many people "botched" the group tasks, and in the end "honest people" took over. But fortunately, the people who were "disposed" were kicked out in the end, but what makes me feel sad is that they were kicked out when the last major event was held. At this time, you might as well think differently, they were "thrown away" after using up their last value. Having written this, I still recommend that everyone join the organization, which can pave the way for entering the workplace. After finishing half a semester, I suddenly thought about working and was afraid of becoming a vagrant. Although I am only 17 years old now, I always feel that time goes too fast. In three years, I will start my second career. I wonder if most of my peers are like me and want to improve. I want to learn more things. I have never thought about taking the editing or public exams or anything like that. I just want to learn everything and become a "hexagon warrior." The scary thing about Chinese education is that it teaches people to "obey" instead of "think", especially "small town problem solvers". The workplace is also dominated by "obedience", and I suddenly thought of a passage I read a few days ago - some "programs" are very wrong, but the overall operation is still running. Don't edit it at this time, otherwise big problems will occur. "When the water is clear, there will be no fish." (There is no logic in writing the whole article, just read it as a diary (๑•́ωก̀๑))

As a student about to enter college, the greatest significance of this book to me is to make me think about my professional choice and future path. I think there is no choice that cannot be changed, and the most important thing is always the efforts you make now. And I will find my own answer with an open mind [laughs]

The author of this book found that although the outstanding students trained by the current American education system are excellent, most of them have many common problems, such as being out of touch with society, rigid thinking, homogeneous friend circles, self-righteousness, and inability to accept failure, etc., Making it difficult for them to quickly integrate into society after graduation. This book analyzes the structure of the American education system to find out the reasons, and then helps students understand the shortcomings of current education from many aspects, how to understand themselves and society, and help students improve themselves.

We all know that sheep flock together, and excellent sheep are still sheep, but "excellence" has become the norm. After I went to college, I felt very confused at first. I found that college education was not much better than high school education. I still struggled with grades, but grades were no longer the only criterion. On this basis, the assessment of comprehensive literacy is added, requiring interpersonal communication, work experience and other aspects. It seems that by default, all this will be understood after going to college, and I will know how to do it. The arrangements in high school are clear, but college is very busy and unclear. After reading this book, I have a new understanding of college life. Although college is mainly for increasing the value of academic qualifications for future employment, I want to turn college into a key stage for the growth of my thinking.

It was very inspiring and made me think about the meaning of university, the meaning of learning, and the value of life. However, the author did not give an answer on how to do it specifically. We still need to explore on our own.

Although this book reveals the advantages and disadvantages of elite schools in the United States, there is no doubt that such advantages and disadvantages also exist in elite schools in China. We are all born with nature. If we polish it more and treat everyone appropriately and equally, this status quo may change to some extent, but this is just my opinion based on knowing this one-sided aspect. Since it can last for so long, it has a big advantage. Any change will have a negative impact, which may be small or large. Just like our country's entrance exams, we have tried to treat them equally. What school brings to us is a period of growth or a lifetime of growth. The shortcomings that happened to me need to be known and changed by myself, so that I can shine with greater brilliance in the future. No one wants to be mediocre, but everyone is ordinary, but being ordinary does not mean being mediocre. Temporary shortcomings are not lifelong and can be changed. Wish us all better and better.

Although this book criticizes the shortcomings of the American education system, the reality is that the situation is often similar across the world, and it is worth pondering. But it is a pity that it does not provide more practical suggestions on how to solve the problem, but the existence of this book is already very good.

"Excellent sheep" is the author's pseudonym for students trained by top contemporary universities. After working in Ivy League universities for many years, the author deeply feels that the current elite education is heading towards a shortcoming. Students from these schools have some common characteristics: overconfidence but cannot afford to lose, homogeneous friend circles, rigid thinking, disconnection from society, etc. To put it more generally, it shows the characteristics of giant baby. How to avoid cultivating or becoming such students is a question that educational institutions, families and students themselves need to think about.

The author uses sheep as a symbol to explore many hot topics in today's society, such as group behavior, individual pursuits and moral choices in human society. Sheep represent some of the group behavior and herd mentality prevalent in society. Through the herd behavior and interdependence of sheep, the author reveals the tendency in human society to pursue comfort and avoid conflict. Through this image, readers can reflect on their own behavior and values ​​in the group, and think about whether they should pursue individuality and independent thinking.

The author of this book found that although the outstanding students trained by the current American education system are excellent, most of them have many common problems, such as being out of touch with society, rigid thinking, homogeneous friend circles, self-righteousness, and inability to accept failure, etc., Making it difficult for them to quickly integrate into society after graduation. This book analyzes the structure of the American education system to find out the reasons, and then helps students understand the shortcomings of current education from many aspects, how to understand themselves and society, and help students improve themselves.

This is the first time I heard this very new word, "excellence", which is the opposite of mediocrity and equals extraordinary and excellence; good at obedience, accepting orders and executing them. "Sheep" is docile and eats grass. "Excellent sheep" refers to those "elite students" who have excellent academic ability and comprehensive ability in prestigious schools but do not know what it means. In the eyes of ordinary people, a talented person with smart, self-disciplined, talented, and capable leadership skills. After a deeper understanding, he discovered the confusion, fear, self-doubt, following others' opinions, and the pressure and limitations brought by the aura of a prestigious school after in-depth understanding.

Thought-provoking work. Going to college has increasingly become a springboard for improving social status and career income. During the college entrance examination, the choice of school and major is like this. During the study period, a certain proportion of students only focus on studying content related to postgraduate entrance examinations, public entrance examinations and other personal employment, and participate in activities with less consideration for spiritual satisfaction. More college students lack the sense of responsibility to study for the rise of China, and also ignore personal interests, hobbies, and ideal pursuits. University education is crucial to shaping students' worldview. University education reform is imperative. Although the reform has never stopped, there is a lack of fundamental solutions.

This book is very interesting and it made me think about the true meaning of college education. I like the discussion about elite education in the book. The author pointed out the problems of some students in prestigious schools, which made me think more about my own study and life. Moreover, I feel that the author is like a friend, chatting with me and sharing his views, which is very cordial. The book also mentioned many interesting characters and plots, which made it easy for me to read. Overall, this is a very informative book.

Profound insights inject strong courage into your own thoughts that may not follow the crowd! Think about what kind of life you really want, what kind of person you want to be, then combine it with reality, make serious choices, live soberly, live with value, and live with vitality, so as to not waste your life. Success and failure are both paths, and neither is wasted in our life journey.

Some of the comments seen in the comments section of this book are ironic enough

Great! It made me understand the mental journey of various excellent schools such as Harvard and Yale. . .

It's quite good. It exposed a lot of the true current situation of university education. It made me no longer feel that I was the only one who discovered so many problems. It turned out that I had studied them more than ten years ago.

Very useful and suitable for college students.

The language is concise and the expression is clear, but sometimes the expression of a point is not profound enough

Selective reading for college students and even high school students can provide a clearer understanding of the current education system they are in.

Thoughtful and profound

A great book, it changed me!

Although it is written about the current situation of American students, it is a microcosm of education around the world and still has reference significance for Chinese students [Sending my heart] [Sending my heart]

It's very good, but I don't understand the latter part. I think there is a point in the book that is worth learning from. It made me think deeply.

It was very enlightening and made me think about the value of university, the meaning of reading, looking at problems from different perspectives, and what kind of abilities to cultivate, etc. It is worth reading back! [Send heart][Send heart]