Tips masuk Uninininininiversity

Assalamualaikum wbt. A junior of mine in Animal Science just dm-ed me at instagram. She asked a few stuff about Unisza and her course.

In few days, she is going to be registered as Unisza's student. So, I thought maybe I should share some of the tips I gain taken from my own experience

Here you go..
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1. If you're furthering your studies away from your comfort zone, try to learn their cultures. Get to know with them. Experience their traditional food. Try to be extra friendly with the villagers there. It cost you nothing to be nice. In fact, they might come handy in the future. Who knows

2. Your brain couldn't consume all that facts and stuff? You felt like you're the dumbest human being ever? Take a break. Take wudhuk, and pray solat taubat. Cry all you want. Like a new born baby if you can. Pray to Him. Seek for His help and guidance. Still cant consume much? Read Quran. Quran will light up our dark heart and give some space for knowledge to fill in.

Dont do last minute assignments and studies or else you might end up with a headache, stress, cold sweats and smelly hair lol its unhealthy. Do early preparations so that you can relax while others are struggling

3. If you're the kind of girl who loud spoken, tough, brave, brutal and cold-hearted, try to use this side of you to a good use. Defend those friend of yours who is weak and fight for justice. Extra note, its okay to feel weak and fragile sometimes. You dont have to pretend to be strong all the time

4. If you're soft hearted, always with that smile of yours and the yes person kind of girl/boy, continue being you. People in this world need the nice and warm vibes you people brought. But, please be extra cautious to whom you share your kindness with. It might hurt you sooner or later. Extra note, dont bottle up all your feelings and probs by yourself. Try to share it with your friends. They might not be useful but at least they can be there to cheer you up with stupid jokes, aite? And of coz. Its definitely okay to voice out your opinion if you're uncomfortable or irritated.

5. You burn the midnight oil, you push yourself to the fullest, you even consume a gallon of coffee to study and yet, that one friend of yours who you find always in deep sleep and relax got higher marks than you.

Congratulate them. Sincerely, not sarcastically (eg: Untunglah). They might put more effort than we will ever know, without us notice. Its okay to not be as smart as them. Life isnt all about grades, pointers or marks. There are more to it. Work harder for the next one

6. You got great grades but you cliques dont? Then, its okay to be happy but dont express it too much.

"Do not show your happiness in front of those who in sadness"

Try to be neutral. Comfort your friends, be humble and support them to work harder, together for the next test while treat yourself with something you've been crave of. Self-treatment greats in reducing  depression. The excitement can hold and when your friends are moving on with that grades, you can celebrate all you want! He he he he

7. When going out with your friends using their rides, its common sense to 'tong-tong' some money and pay for the minyak kereta. They may politely refuse to accept the money, so you need to force them to accept it. They might not express it but they too got their own financial problem. Not everyone with a car is anak dato or anak tan sri. So, thats the least you can do to pay some gratitude.

8. Group assignments. This is probably the most crucial. Lol. Its either you got a great teamwork or you're caught with piles of work.

Here some tips,
* ensure that you guys got a great and considerate leader who knows how to manage her/his anak buah. Great leader will lead to great teamwork. I can ensure you this

*if you think you didnt contribute much, try to spend some money for all the materials or stuff that needed to be prepared. Or at least, treat them with food you lazy ass

*if you're the type that love to do all the works (like me lol), pls dont push yourself too much and be greedy. Its a teamworks for a reason. Other members might uncomfortable with you if you keep doing this. They might end up choked up with guilty for not contributing much

*if you're the broke and lazy one, just told other members so that they can report you to the lectures and stop troubling others with your selfishness

9. DO NOT BE A SELFISH ROOMMATES. Pls. It's a simple common sense for you to keep the voice down when your roommate is performing a prayer. Its also common sense to ask for permission before you borrow or use their stuffs. Mind using a earphone or headphone when playing video or music unless your roommate is definitely okay with loud music. Its plainly rude to ignore other peoples feeling

And if you got a messy roommate, dont go spreading around the bad words to others. Try to consult with them and advice them instead. Point out the wrongs in manners of course. If you spread the words instead of taking action, you might end up worsen the condition

If you're the messy one, (again, like me lol) pls try to understand others. No. Not everyone is comfortable with room filled with stuffs. So, try to be considerate with each other

And if you brought your friends over, try to not be so loud unless your friends are also their friends.

Most important is - be considerate

10. Teacher's blessing is also as important as parent's. So, respect them and focus on their class. Dont let their effort and energy when into the drain. Try to consult with them as much as possible to ensure that you're fully understand. If you're close to them, its a easier so yeah. Be nice to them and you'll gain the benefits

In fact, be nice to all. To makcik kafe, makcik cleaner, pak guard and all. Again, it cost you nothing to be nice and polite.

11. Oh and also when borrowing some money, try to pay it back asap. And if they said you dont have to, try to pay some gratitude. Treat them to lunch, share some knowledge or help them or anything. I always did that coz I felt like I've been borrowing money recklessly.

When lending some mone to your friends that stuck in some financial issue, it'd be great if you halal it. Be consider and try to help those friends who in need. Niat sedekah.

Friends in need is a friends indeed huhu

12. Bump into argument with your friends? Apologize to them first (either you're the victim or at fault). Its not about winning the argument, its all about maintaining the healthy friendship. Lowering down your ego is also an achievement. Talk them and admit your wrongs. Try to give them /try to gain for yourself some space and time too. People do mistakes. Try to learn to fix our wrongs and forgive them

13. People talk bad about you? Insulted you? Its okay to listen to some of those. Ambil yang jernih, buang yang keruh. If the things they said hit through your heart, then muhasabah diri. Fix it. Its okay. People do mistakes and its about time for you to fix it so that great changes of yours can shut their mouth in the future.

You did good and people still talk bad about you? This is where ignorant is a blessing come handy. Be ignorant and avoid all that negative vibes as much as possible. There are thousands of people that still love you for who you're. Be with those who love, not with who you try to impress

Their words hurt you? Suck it up, mate. This is the harsh truth. This isnt school. This is the pre-world you're going to face soon. So, get ready to be hurt by people words.

In fact, they're also swindlers, back stabbers and more. So, brace yourself to face it. This is why you must be EXTRA cautious. The wolf might hiding under the sheep's wool and you dont know who is yet your true friend....

The best solution is to open up to greatest listeners, Allah SWT when dealing this kind of probs. Share your probs to Him.

Extra note, try listening to Surah Yusuf when you're feeling under the weather and understand the stories behind it. It will soothes your aching heart. Good luck

14. Hijrah-ing? Wanting to change yourself for the better world? Try to force yourself in spending some of your leisure time at nearby masjid/surau. You'll meet some great people, inspired by them. You'll also notice this weird but calm vibes when you're there. Spend time listening to tazkirah and all. Record and jot down important notes. They come in handy in the future

Extra note, try to join Usrah. Here's a thing. USRAH ISNT FOR GOOD PEOPLE. Wait. What? Yes. Usrah is actually for those who wanted to be good people. So, try to join usrah

Usrah filled with flirtatious Islamic girls / guys? Then, try to advice them PRIVATELY. Try to do some changes instead of confessing it on socmeds. They got mad at you? Leave the group and try joining other usrah. If they cant accept your words of advice, they might not fully welcoming you to the group in the first place

15. Last but not least, holidays. Try to went home every time you got a long holiday (min: 1 week) like Hari Raya Haji and etc. Dont be like me. You'll end up in misery missing home more than anything. Homesick is perfectly normal. Lol.

You might think the ticket is a bit expensive. But, when you spend your time with your family. You'll notice the bus ticket that cost you rm50 is nothing compared to that priceless moment

(This one isn't applicable to those who studying in S&S, or to those who live in S&S but studying in Semenanjung)
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There are more that I wish I could share but I think I already typed long enough and you might get tired of reading lol.

So, to end this post. I'm wishing best of luck to all juniors out there! Welcome to the new world. May Allah ease your road and bless your daily ahead. Amin ya rabbal alamin

Sorry for the inconvenience. Hope this post might come handy. Assalamualaikum wbt.