Notes:
conclude: 結論を出す;
prematurely: 早まって, 早すぎる;

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It is said that staying up late is bad for the health. One researcher concluded that people need six hours of sleep every day. If people sleep too little, it’s bad for the health. If they sleep too much. it is also bad for the health. People who sleep less than six hours a day have a 12 percent higher risk of dying prematurely. On the other hand people who sleep more than nine hours per night regularly may live a shorter life, too. Recently, I tend to go to bed late because I study or have a chat with my friends. Sometimes I have trouble in classes because I feel very sleepy. I am a medical student, so I have to study hard, but I must also improve my lifestyle.(written by student Y, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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▼エッセイを動画で再現しました。

Notes:
high-pitched melodies 高音域の歌;

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The other day, I went to karaoke with a friend. I like singing, but I was nervous because I’m poor at singing, and I can’t sing high-pitched melodies.
When we arrived at the karaoke box, I was still nervous. Then, my friend said to me,”Today is just for practice. I won’t laugh at your singing. I’m poor at singing, too. Please don’t worry and just relax.” I was happy to hear that. I realized that I had a good friend. After hearing her say that, I was able to enjoy singing. I want to be a kind person like her. (written by student Miss Iwata, edited by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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