Zhou Peiyuan, a lecturer of the School of Journalism and Communication, attended to the Appointment with Mentors - Afternoon Tea for Communication Between Teachers and Students, sharing his views on theme of What Should We Do When We Cannot Win in the Rat Race or Just Slack Off? - Six Suggestions for Happy Learning on the evening of December 7. This unique lecture explained profound theories in simple language, attracting many undergraduate and graduate students from the school, showcasing new perspectives on learning and growth.
Starting from his own growth and practical experience, Zhou Peiyuan first explored the current phenomenon of rat race and slacking off that is widely concerned by student groups. He accurately analyzed the root cause of rat race - the imbalance between high-quality resources and competitors, and pointed out that the key to breaking the involution pattern lies in changing the track of competition and methods of resource acquisition. Meanwhile, he described slacking off as a strategic adjustment in the learning process, and emphasized the combination of moderate rest and efficient learning. Based on this, Zhou introduced to students 7 habits of becoming a highly efficient person - being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, prioritizing key affairs, win-win thinking, understanding oneself and competitors, synergizing, and making constantly updates. He encouraged students to build a successful personal habit system to achieve greater success and satisfaction in life and study.
Zhou Peiyuan talked about new blue ocean for journalism and communication, explained various academic research and practical possibilities brought by emerging AI technologies such as ChatGPT and HeyGen from a cutting-edge perspective. He shared the cooperation opportunities between the school and multiple platforms such as Baidu and The Paper, suggesting students broaden their horizons and explore diversified development paths.
Finally, Zhou proposed specific strategies for achieving happy learning, and suggested that students seek their basic aspiration, take academia as part of their life, form differentiated personal characteristics and improve their ability to collect and analyze information, emphasizing that it is important to not to set any limit or give up easily. These action guides have been compiled from his personal experiences, greatly inspiring students to draw and accomplish a future of every possibility.
Zhou Peiyuan has forged new ideas with regard to learning and growth for students, and enabled them to find joys and balance in a fast-paced academic environment. The Appointment with Mentors - Afternoon Tea for Communication Between Teachers and Students has provided a platform for free communication and common growth for teachers and students, becoming a wonderful feast for intellectual exchanges for the NKU School of Journalism and Communication.
