Question: the mandarins were a privileged class and did not want anyone disturbing their status quo and endangering the system.
Answer: --> The Mandarins were a privileged class and did not want anyone disturbing their status quo and endangering the system.

Question: he went so far in this direction that his initial selection did not include any members of his own party.
Answer: --> He went so far in this direction that his initial selection did not include any members of his own party.

Question: especially in the beginning when you don’t know your way around in the university building, make sure to take enough time to find your classes before they start.
Answer:
--> Especially in the beginning when you don’t know your way around in the university building, make sure to take enough time to find your classes before they start.