Beginning

1. Be resourceful and versatile

Having diskarte can get you far in life and enables you to get by even in the toughest times. There are different situations that you will eventually face but one must keep a clear mind to assess and come up with resourceful solutions.

2. Be yourself

It is easy to get lost in an unfamiliar place with a lot of people with different personalities. It is important that you stay true to yourself and to your purpose.

3. Be brave

Being out of your comfort zone is a daunting task. However, we must learn that being brave enough to explore new things can lead you to discovering a better version of yourself. Having courage—or even just faking it— is a huge step towards improvement.

4. Be productive

I have a lot of vacant hours in between my classes. These may seem short but that doesn’t mean that you cannot make use of it. You can use these to be productive and accomplish tasks or study required readings.

5. Be friendly

Being far away from home is not easy. However, having friends that you can lean on to makes it easier to adjust to your new environment. Eventually, it will not be so unfamiliar anymore and soon enough you can call it home.