Icebreakers are activities that are designed to promote interactions between people. They are often used at meetings, workshops, classrooms or other groups to introduce people who don't know each other, stimulate or warm up the conversations among people who don't talk often or help people learn how to work together. 【小题1】 This way, everyone who engages in icebreakers can relax and have fun.

【小题2】 This is because they require each member in the group to participate. For example, the group may have to work together to develop and carry out a strategy to accomplish a specific task or goal 【小题3】 It can even help to energize and motivate a team in some ice-breakers with a competitive element.

Icebreakers can also break down barriers among participants who are at different positions in the chain of command in an organization, such as a manager and ordinary employees. People who normally don't take the lead in a team may have an opportunity to do so during an ice-breaker game. 【小题4】

When the icebreaker game comes to an end, ask the teams to describe the strategies they used to work together and accomplish the task. 【小题5】 This will help all of the group members learn from each other.

We know that choosing a college major can be very hard. But don’t worry! Your choice of majors will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. 【小题1】

What is a major?

【小题2】 Beyond general college requirements, you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject you choose such as chemistry, literature, or politics.

How important is my major?

The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they have studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses. But many future doctors major in unrelated fields.

When do I declare a major?

This varies widely according to schools and programs. 【小题3】 Others require that you declare a major by the time you set foot in your first class.

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Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However, keep this in mind: Every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late, it may take more than the traditional four years to earn a degree.

What are minors and double majors?

If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major, which is an area of academic concentration. 【小题5】 Double majors provide you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.

How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family

Communication is important for family relationships. However, if you don’t truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. 【小题1】

Listen actively. When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things. It’s important to make your family member feel heard and valued. Put your phone away and give them your full attention. Never think about other things when someone is talking. 【小题2】

Repeat what has been said. Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a long way towards effective communication. Everyone wants to feel valued and heard, so repeating a family member’s point can show you were listening. 【小题3】 It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well.

Do not interrupt. 【小题4】 Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response. This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking. Do not talk over someone either. No matter how curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the other person has finished.

【小题5】 Never rush the person into talking. Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along. Never say things like “Can you get to the point?”. This will make it seem like you are not interested in the conversation.