College, Here I Go!

To the high school graduating batch, a salute from me. Let me guess, your thoughts are preoccupied with the C-O-L-L-E-G-E thing, right?

Which school will I go to? What will I do on the first day? Will I ever meet BFF's? Who's gonna accompany me to lunch? The teacher, a terror? Who? What? When? How???? Oooooppsss....Whoa! Chill..Too much questions won't help ease the freakin' feeling. It worsens. :D But trust me I know, it's relatively normal.. :D

Here's some tips:

OBSERVE! Don't right away indulge yourself into something you have zero knowledge about. Use your senses --eyes, watch how people go about things, remember landmarks (so you won't get lost --the entrance-exit gates, canteen, offices,etc). Other senses won't do much help but you gotta include this one: COMMON SENSE --this helps all the time.

LISTEN! Listen to instructions. You'll have orientations on the first day. So take note of important info so you won't end up deviating from the norm and you'll avoid the "duh!-it-was-mentioned-during-the-orientation,-didn't-you-hear?" comments and you go like "Was it??" Damn! :D Ayt? So listen carefully!

BFF's? Look for someone in the group whom you think you'll be most comfortable with. Don't spot for the famous, the know-all, the fashionista or hip 'coz if these aren't really your thing, then forget it or your stay in college would be hell on earth (hot!!!). Don't pretend to be someone you're not. College isn't about that, it's about showing the real you and proving your worth.

HANG-OUT's? You'll have much of it when you GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, especially when with flying colors. While in school, you can go for some. Balance is the keyword. If there's no upcoming tests or projects, then by all means, treat yourself (moderately). Common sense, remember? If you have it, you'll know the when and how to's of hanging out.

LESSONS? Nothing to worry. Just like in high school, teachers are there to explain.

BREAK TIME? It depends on the policy of the school. But usually, there are more break-times in college than the usual recess-and-lunch-breaks in high school. Meaning, you have time to make assignments, projects, reports, or nap in between classes.

I guess these are the basic stuff that most college entrants are so worried about. If you have more in mind, feel free to ask. I hope this helps. And one more thing, just BE YOURSELF--it works all the time. Good Luck! ;)