If I were to go back in time as if this sem was only a FREE TRIAL I would consider so many factors that I would love to change. I admit that I take this sem easily as if I’m just playing but it turns out it should not be treated that way. There are a lot of things I am not proud of during the first semester.
Here are my top five actions I would tell my freshie self to have a productive and meaningful semester. This is also my goals throughout my stay in UPLB excluding the first semester because it is not something to be proud of.
DO YOUR BEST, TAKE THINGS SERIOUSLY
First and foremost, you need to do your best on the first day! I should’ve said this to myself earlier so that I didn’t forget that I am studying in THE University of the Philippines. I should’ve taken into consideration that UP is not like other school that you can take easy. As the university’s saying goes: HONOR AND EXCELLENCE.
MANAGE TIME WISELY.
As a student that loves procrastinating, I should manage my time wisely so that I can use my time as effective as possible. I should set clear goals and have discipline and prioritize the things that is important and do other works ahead of time to avoid cramming also to use time effectively.
DON’T ACT LIKE A KID, BE MATURE.
Don’t take things lightly as if you’re not a college student, focus on your goals and in achieving it. Act as your age and know what to prioritize. You should always know when it’s time for jokes or if it is time to take it seriously.
FAILURE IS NORMAL.
You shouldn’t degrade yourself even if you have a failing grade, there is always a next time, a time for improvement. You did your best and that is enough, you do not need to prove yourself to others. Your goal should be to impart knowledge, not to impress people nor to brag about your achievements. People have their strengths and weaknesses, maybe what you are good at is their weakness and vice versa. Failure will teach you what you did wrong so that next time you encounter the same obstacle you know what to do.
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