VOA慢速英语:Dealing with Back-to-School Stress: Part 2

open house – n. an event in which an organization (such as a school or company) invites the public to visit in order to see the things that happen there

freshmen orientation – n. the process of giving first year high school or college students training and information

mentor – n. someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person

extracurricular – adj. extra activities that are not part of the regular schedule of school classes

mandatory – adj. required by a law or rule

specific – adj. precise or exact

visualize – v. form a mental picture; imagine

retain – v. to keep something in your memory especially for a long period of time