Freshman year,the beginning of college life,marks the transition from high school to college life and plays a vital role in the successful campus career.A survey is conducted among 331 freshmen in USST,and it reveals the students' expectation of the coming college life.On the one hand,freshmen expect an interactive teaching approach and autonomous study atmosphere,meanwhile they anticipate improving their social skills and academic knowledge;on the other hand,most freshmen hope to accomplish achievements in the future according to their personal career plan and under proper guidance.The research findings from the questionnaire not only familiarize the school and teachers concerned with the need of freshmen,but also help them to accommodate college life and develop in all aspects.