You’ll meet
lots of weirdness. College mates who get drunk, high on drugs, and who stage
wild sexual orgies. It’s happening right here in this country:- Penang, Johor,
Kuala Lumpur – just ask around.
Planning all
sorts of perversions is too easy, it’s all done through mouse clicks, or swipes
on a touch-screen.
So how are you
going to find time – and the right atmosphere – to actually study, work on
projects and excel? That’s a tough question.
Check out
these horror list and see what it takes to survive:-
Ø Seriously study
Most courses
are challenging. For many it requires a much larger effort than was required
for secondary school. College squeezes about two years of lectures into one.
Many students take a full 15 credit semester, while others try to cram in 18 0r
even 21 credits. At times it seems impossible to keep up.
Solution: know
your limits. If you cant handle 18 credit semester, stick to 15. While the
purpose of college is to study, you need time to refresh the mind.
Ø
Financial issues
Fees are
skyrocketing. Add in cash for eating out, shopping trips, fuel, textbooks,
phone bills and it can get crazy. Many drop out each year because of financial
problems. Others are forced to juggle full schedules with full-time jobs. Some
college girls go to extent of selling their bodies to make it through college.
Solution: make
fewer shopping trips, eat out less, carpool, and share or buy used books to try
to save some money. Don’t waste money on too many pre-paid cards. Use your
credit card only for emergencies.
Ø
Homesickness
You will get
homesick. You’ll long for your favourite armchair, your mother’s cooking, your
circle of friends, your pets. It’s a tough year.
Solution: if
you live four to five hours drive from your home, plan to balik kampung perhaps
once every month or two. Care packages, e-mails and phone calls to and from
friends and family members can also greatly assist in reducing feelings of
homesickness.
Ø
Depression
Problem: most
every problem on here has seemed quite dismal. These problems raise the stress
levels of students. Some find relief in partying, and others (even some who
party) find themselves getting depressed from heir problems.
Solution: if
high stress levels and depression are an issue, it is best to seek professional
attention. Many campuses have free counseling programmes.
Ø
Health issues
Problems: With heighten levels of stress and lack of sleep, health
problems can occur. Living in close quarters in dorms also poses potential
health risks and increases your chance of contracting some sort of virus or
other sickness.
Solution: Eat balanced meals. It is also important to get good night’s
rest as well. Keeping hands, bathrooms, door knobs, and other shared spaces
clean will also reduce the risk of coming down with diseases. If sickness and
health issue do develop, most campuses will have a nurse on standby to provide
medical assistance and advice.
Ø
Room mates
Problem: Friends and roommates are usually good for a good time.
However they can get on each other’s nerves at times. Because these students
are living together in close quarters and seeing each other each day, this is
just not a good thing.
Solution: Students must remember to take some time out for themselves.
If possible, get away from campus for a little while and go to gather thoughts
and be yourself.
Ø
Relationships
Problem: Relationships are good, but at times they can become a
problem. There are times in every relationship where couple will have a
disagreement or issues. Disagreement with a boyfriend or girlfriend can
distract you from your college work and add to already high stress levels.
Break-up can drive some students further into depression.
Solution: Relationship advice is hard to give. It will usually vary
from case to case. If break-ups do occur, it might be beat to consult with
counselor. But the best advice usually comes from your parents.
COURTESY OF BORNEO POST WEDNESDAY MARCH 14, 2012.
