Evening Self-study

Three students were chatting by the campus fountain about the school's idea to cancel evening self-study. The first student was excited, saying self-study time isn't helpful because it's difficult to focus with others around. He'd rather use that time to study math or read literature on his own, which feels more productive. The second student agreed, sharing that self-study rules made it difficult to meet with his project group. He said having free evenings would allow students to join clubs or study in places they prefer, like library pods. Both felt that having a choice would improve learning. The third student wasn't so sure. He worried that without self-study, some students might waste time watching shows instead of studying. He also liked having teachers nearby during self-study to ask questions. But the first student pointed out that learning independence is important, especially for college. He said teachers are still available until 7 PM, and students could explore other learning options like online courses or study circles. The second student added that canceling self-study could reduce stress and help students learn at their own pace. He suggested the school provide workshops on time management to help students stay organized. The third student then proposed a one-month trial to test the idea. During the trial, they could keep one or two supervised sessions each week for students who prefer quiet group study. Everyone was in favor of a trial. The first student said he'd track his progress and share results with the class. The second student offered to talk to the student council about workshops and suggested optional library study groups. The third student agreed that this plan balances structure and freedom. They decided to present the idea at the class meeting and ask others to share their thoughts, hoping to make the proposal even stronger.