UP is still UP

   I'm happy to know that UP is still one of the top Universities in Asia and still leads the pack in our country. 
I have read it in Yahoo and saw the article it was released by Quacquarelli Symonds (whatever that is.)
The University of the Philippines was listed No. 62 while Ateneo de Manila University took the 65th spot. University of Sto. Tomas and De La Salle University placed at No. 104 and 107, respectively.


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   This June the University will be swarmed again by new students. Freshmen who do not know where to go. These students will be walking and standing tall because they are overwhelmed that they finally made it. Unfortunately, it is just the beginning of a long journey.  


 Tips


1. Be Prepared - bring all the necessary stuff: pen, ID form 5, water, map, a fan, umbrella, water and snack. Try to go there and familiarize yourself before the first day of classes. Go to school early and organize all the hand outs you receive. If you would like to have good grades the syllabus given by the instructors are truly helpful. Try to read in advance about the lessons on the syllabus. Be active in recitation, do not be shy to voice our opinion.


2. Ask -  I know a lot of people who do not ask, but you have to ask the right people. Ask the guards or vendors (most students are in a hurry too so they might give you short answers.) Make sure you ask the right questions and use your common sense. Always ask the teacher after class if you would like to clarify anything, note the consultation hours because they appreciate it when the students take time to learn more about the lesson.


3. Be Friendly - people here are very friendly and nice so do not be afraid to have small talks which may be useful in the future. The guards, CR attendants, employees, photocopy personnel, vendors are all accommodating. They can be very helpful if they are already familiar with you. I have experienced losing my wallet one time and the vendor offered to give me a free meal (I paid the next day of course.) My friend said she doesn't have  smaller bill to pay a taxi and a guard offered to lend her money. If an employee recognized you from a previous transaction and they remember that you are polite they will not let you wait longer.


4. Use the Library - UP libraries has the most extensive collection of books. You can find any kind of books, some students do not take advantage of it but if you are a new students and you have nowhere else to go in between classes most colleges have libraries where you can stay to study, read and sleep. If you  would like to know about sketching, painting, and other drawing techniques visit the Fine Arts lib. If you like arts and crafts or cooking check out the Home Economics library and for your reading pleasure you can visit, College of Arts and Letters, College of MassCom, and the Main Library


5. Enjoy - Enjoy the place here are so many place, food and activities to enjoy make friends. Sunken Garden is one of the students'favorites spot because it is quite relaxing and you can just sit on one of the benches and enjoy the fresh air. Try the food, if you need a quick bit you can buy, Taho, Banana Cue, Turon, Lumpia, Fishballs and others. You can also jog with friends on the Acad oval if you have the time.




   These are just few tips but there are many more things to learn about.


   June is the deadline of the form for the students who will be taking UPCAT for school year 2012-2013 and August 2011,  is the actual exam. If you are a freshman now you will be a sophomore sooner than you thought. 

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   Enjoy the Ride. You are in good hands. You are already on TOP you just have to make the most of it.


WARNING


Do not take a photo with Oble there is a superstition that if you take a photo with him you will be cursed either you won't graduate on time or not graduate at all ...


(It happened to me and my three friends it was probably just a coincidence, but 1 of our friends who was with us at the time knew about it and refused to have a photo with oble, she graduated on time.)