With the rapid development of society, it is essential for college students to get to know the world outside the campus. There are varieties of reasons why we should do that. The primary cause is that we can extend the horizon of knowledge. Nowadays, our knowledge is mostly derived from books, which is really limited. Only through the society will we learn more. Second, it will enable us to be more sophisticated after graduation. Finally, knowing the world outside the campus may make us full of the sense of duty and help us make great achievements in the future.

There are many ways to know the outside world. You can watch TV, read newspapers and listen to radio, through which you can know more about the outside world. So cial practice can also help you keep in touch with workers and farmers. You can take a temporary job, such as a tutor, a part-time salesman, a waiter or waitress to get some experience in the society.

As a college student in the modern age, I should find ways of getting myself out of the ivory tower and into the real world. I should learn the society, learn practical knowl edge and the ability to serve the country.