Just one semester ago, I was dreaming of becoming a UP student. Now, here I am about to finish a semester in my dream university! Despite the pressure, time-management, and homesickness: I’m nearing the finish line. (Well, at least for this semester!) But still, I have still have a long road ahead.
I’m not the same person I was four months ago, to say the least; I’ve grown so much in the past months! And if I were to go able to advice my hopeful and eager self—giddy to get into UP, I would say:
1. Don’t be so pressured
UP is the premier university for most. Understandably, studying here carries great pressure for its students, me included. This is a lot easier said than done, but: PLEASE, DON’T WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT THE PRESSURE. UP is still a university. It is a place to learn and grow.
Don’t worry about the failures, they are natural. Don’t worry about the pressure! Just go about things at your own pace… but please mind your time!
2. Explore the area
I used to eat only at eateries near Raymundo—I now regret that decision. To my former self, please eat around! Explore! There are a lot of things to do nearby. Please don’t limit your experiences to places near your dorm!
3. Stop procrastinating
I am what you would call a professional procrastinator. I have always carried this bad habit of mine throughout my life. Nonetheless, reminders never hurt anyone have they? So to myself one semester ago, PLEASE DO YOUR TASKS IMMEDIATELY! Your workload now is not the same as it was during high-school or senior high-school! And your tasks still won’t do themselves, unfortunately.
4. Befriend people!
People in UP come from all kinds of walks of life! They all have different stories to tell and all kinds of skills to provide! So please, befriend them! You never know what help you could get from them. And having a bigger circle could always help you!
5. Enjoy
You did it, you are in your dream university. Now please, don’t worry about the pressure, explore the place, make friends, do your tasks, and enjoy! You still have four or more years in the university! So don’t rush things and enjoy your student life!
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