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| I made it! Whohoo! |
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| On stage with my beautiful mother-- shaking hands with our President. |
After making it through the winding roads, the fire tornado and
the dizzy maze- like crazy pathway that college brought me, I am more than
happy that I’ve made it alive! Sure, it was one hell of a ride. Though tiresome
and dragging, it was an unforgettable experience nevertheless. Having graduated
and survived college is not that easy, I tell you. Now that it’s my brother’s
turn to undergo the same journey I’ve been through, I made a list of some tips
that will help him get through the storm and the earthquakes that he might
face. Of course, it’s not just intended for him. This is for all people in
general, who need it more than anyone else.
Here it goes:
Always do your best in whatever it is that you do.
Be prepared in
coming to class. Make sure you know your lessons in advance.
Consider studying
as a habit. It may be hard at first but you'll thank me someday for
saying this.
Don't assume
unless otherwise stated. (If you know what I mean. Marami ang namamatay sa maling
akala.)
Exams play an
important role in college, so don't mess up and take it seriously (but never
yourself).
Feel free to ask
questions when you don't understand something during discussion. Yes, teachers
like that very much. So go ahead and don't hesitate.
Go out of your
shell and make some friends. Having them around will surely make your college
life more enjoyable and meaningful.
Heed the advice of
your parents-- They certainly know what's best for you!
Invest your time
in healthy and fun activities that you love doing.
Join clubs or
groups that help you boost your confidence.
Know your
strengths and weaknesses then focus on the aspects you'd like to improve.
Listen to your
professors, to your friends, to yourself, to your family, and most importantly,
to Our Creator.
Make it a habit to
write important details from the discussion since having notes makes reviewing
easier; thus will help you during quizzes or exams.
Never forget that
health is wealth and knowledge is power. Never ever.
Only in class will
you practice and perfect your course so make the most out of it: Participate!
Pray-- not only
when you need something but also as a daily thanksgiving.
Quit being so nosy
about others' lives because you also have your own. This will make your life
more bearable and more livable!
Read a lot. Don't
stick to the four corners of the room and settle for less. Research and
remember.
Sit back, relax,
keep calm, take it easy and just enjoy the ride!
Take time to be
alone and tell your joys, fears, happiness, worries and everything you feel to
the Lord. He always listens no matter what. He's always there so open up and
let Him lead the way.
Use and maximize
your talent and skills that God gave you in helping out others.
Voice out things
that need special attention-- be it about school, family or about friendship.
Communication is as important as the relationship itself.
Write down the
things that need you are grateful for everyday. This will keep you optimistic
come what may.
X-ray and examine
your thoughts very carefully before making any decisions.
YOLO-- so make
each moment memorable. Do something worthwhile; something which you smile about
when you look back to your youth. Don't also forget to grab opportunities
whenever there are!
Zip your mouth
when there's a need. Remember, the more words, the more mistakes. The more
mistakes, the more you cause pain. Sometimes, should keep your mouth shut and
let your gestures speak out for you.
And one more
thing: be yourself. Always. Never try to change yourself just
for somebody. You’re cool and beautiful just the way you are. J
These pieces of advice I’ve given you helped me a lot during my
college days. I hope that it will help you as well, in your newfound endeavor
in life. By the way, this concept of making it ABCs is inspired by an article I’ve
read when I was in my freshman year. If I remember it correctly, it was written
by Kathleen and entitled ABCs of Getting Good Grades. So she deserves a big
thank you for giving me an idea for this post. Thanks!
Well, that’s it dear! I hope that you find this post helpful.
Please let me know by writing your thoughts below. J
Good luck and God bless to your university years and may it be
filled with joyful memories! Kudos ahead!
J
