VOA慢速英语:Having Problems with a School Paper?

essay -- n. an analytic or interpretive literary composition usually dealing with a subject from a limited or personal point of view

tips -- n.  suggestions

discourage -- v. making someone less determined, hopeful or confident

intimidate -- v. to make (someone afraid

application -- n. a formal and usually written request for something

experience -- n. skill or knowledge that you get by doing something

universe -- n.all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies

dormitory -- n. a room for sleeping

figure out -- v. discover, determine, solve

anxiety -- n. feeling of nervousness about what might happen

submit -- v. to present or propose for another for review, consideration or decision