2023 年 天津卷（第一次）

1STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON CAMPUS

2All students may apply to work on campus.

3Getting started

4Before starting any position, all students need to complete required tax forms and show identification. International students also need:

5* Social Security card * Bank account

6* Valid passport * Official work permit

7* Letter of support from the office of International Student Life

8Looking for a job on Handshake

9Handshake is an online job search platform for college students. With a Handshake account, students can receive information about career events and personalized job recommendations. To use Handshake, just follow these steps:

10* Log in to Handshake using your email address already provided by the college.

11* Complete personalization of your profile.

12* Start your job search by clicking "Jobs" button.

13* Fill out desired information: location, job type, etc.

14* Apply directly by clicking "Apply Now" button.

15You can also make appointments to meet with a career coach, access career resources, and explore careers that interest you.

16On-campus jobs available for students

17* Academic department assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Thursday)

18* Dining services (Lunchtime on weekdays)

19* Library assistant (Flexible working hours on Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

20* Bookstore/mailroom (9:00-12:00 at weekends)

21* Athletic department (18:00-22:00 on weekdays)

22Maximum working hours

23* During the semester (学期), domestic students can work a maximum of 10 hours a week; international students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week.

24* During the summer break, a student may not work more than 30 hours a week.

25* The total number of hours may not exceed (超过) the maximum hours allowed even if a student has more than one job.

26For more information, find us at Career Development Office, 211 Hughes Hall; careerdevelopment@dreamcollege.edu, 555-520-1314.

1One freezing morning last February, I walked through Ontario Place. Trees were frosted sculptures. Large chunks of ice floated in the lake. Then I saw a group of people in bathing suits bouncing up and down on the shore before running into the lake.

2I've always found cold water thrilling. The shock of it is like pressing a switch. It seems to reset my body and soul.

3And last winter, I definitely needed a reset. I woke up most mornings with a dull, grey feeling as I forced myself out of bed to start the day. I needed something to cheer myself up, but I didn't know what.

4The ice warriors (勇士) emerged from the lake, their skin steaming. Trembling, they were yet laughing and hugging each other. I called out: "You guys are awesome!" One woman waved back, "Come and join us!"

5The night before my first dip (游泳), I was excited and nervous. Cold water was one thing, but this icy lake was a whole other level. Should I back out? Eventually, I got up in the dark and drove to the lake.

6After some wild warmup, I charged into the lake along with others. We yelled into the sky. Teeth chattering, heart rates slowing, fingers and toes going numb (麻木), we stayed there for somewhere between 30 seconds and a minute. Then we ran out, laughing and shaking, and put on our clothes.

7Now I go dipping almost every day, and I've come to long for that moment when the cold becomes a second skin and my internal voice goes silent. Apart from the thrill of those first heart-stopping dives, the community has become a huge part of it.

8We laughed together, often, but from the stories we've shared about ourselves, I know I'm not the only one who faces life's challenges. Holding hands in the freezing lake, we looked out for each other.

9It won't fix everything in our lives—but for some reason, it helps. At the end of each session I return home feeling stronger, lighter, more able to carry on. As another winter sets in, I'm more than ready.