VOA慢速英语:International Students Find ‘Gator Spirit’ at University of Florida

beach(es) – n. an area covered with sand or small rocks that is next to an ocean or lake

glamorous – adj. very exciting and attractive

swamp(s) – n. land that is always wet and often partly covered with water

alligator(s) – n. a large reptile that has a long body, thick skin, and sharp teeth, that lives in the tropical parts of the U.S. and China, and that is related to crocodiles

applied – v. asked formally for something such as a job, admission to a school or a loan, usually in writing

doctorate – n. the highest degree that is given by a university

scholarship – n. an amount of money that is given by a school or an organization to a student to help pay for the student's education

stadium – n. a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events or concerts

scream(ing) – v. to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of joy, pain or surprise

campus – n. the area and buildings around a university, college or school

undergraduate – n. a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree

open-minded – adj. willing to consider different ideas or opinions

challenging – adj. difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable

humid – n. having a lot of moisture in the air

distinct – n. different in a way that you can see, hear, smell or feel

taking (full) advantage of – idm. using something, such as an opportunity, in a way that helps you

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

sustainability – n. the ability to use something without completely using it up or destroying it

geography – n. an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains and lakes

minor degree – n. a second subject studied by a college or university student in addition to a main subject