My first semester is nearing its conclusion and it has been really tough ride. If I only had a chance to go back in time, I would give myself these 5 tips; review earlier, step up, be more active, be more persistent, do not lose confidence.
Review Earlier
During the first few months and first exams, I really did not bother much to review. I believe that I am capable of passing without intensive reviewing and I failed to realize that I am no longer in San Jose City, my comfort zone. I had such low grades in my exams, grades that I’ve never got in my previous years. I wish that I could’ve told my early self that I should review early and not cram any exam because UP is much different from what I got used to.
Step Up
This tip is like a continuation of the first tip. Stepping out is really necessary here in UP because anyone who is still in his comfort zone will surely by shocked and shot down by unexpected things in UP. I would yell at my earlier self, “hoy umalis ka na jan!”
Be more active
DevCom is about being involved with the community and with people, it is really necessary to be active and involved. I was active but now I realized that it was not active enough. If I were to go back, I would tell myself to be more active as a student in class, in the university, and in the college.
Be more persistent
Keep driving towards the goal! These past few months I lost my drive and I lost my persistence. If I were to go back, I would tell myself that I need to keep striving and not give up. College will really break a student’s drive if he/she fails to keep a burning passion for what he/she is doing.
Do not lose confidence
Another thing that college can break is confidence, I know because it broke mine during the hell weeks. But I thank God, my family, and loves ones because I was able to get my confidence back and continue the fight in college.
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