NOR SYAMIERA SYAZWANIE BINTI SUHAIMI (2023437366)

RATNA SARI DEWI BINTI ISMAIL (2023437266)

In ten years, when you look back on your time at university, what stands out as
the most memorable experiences?
More than the knowledge you acquired from the endlessly boring lectures, it's likely
that you will remember the lessons you learned about life and survival. University life
can be fascinating and thrilling at times, but for some people, if not most, it can also
be extremely intimidating. No matter how far you are from home, this is the first time
you are ever on your own. Meeting all expectations from various stakeholders while
facing various challenges during the first year or two does sound worrisome, since
you are searching for new friends, goals, and a new social identity. Hear it from
someone who has been there, done that! Allow me to share my TOP 3 fundamental
yet essential life skills that every university student should have in order to succeed
in their studies.

First, learn how to keep your home or learning space clean and tidy. Although
some people view cleaning as a chore or even abuse, it's a valuable and all-
encompassing practice that will help you become more calm and responsible.
Research has shown that an untidy and dirty room can negatively impact one's
mental state and make it more difficult to be calm (India Today, 2018). Seeing
someone who can keep their living or study space tidy as someone who will be more
productive for both themselves and society is a positive perspective. Therefore,
remember to pick up some tips from your parents or peers on the fundamentals of
doing the laundry and other household chores.

Next, mind your Please’s and Thank You’s. The adage "Treat others as you
would like to be treated" is true, and it's important to remember the difference
between being courteous and impolite. If one is polite and gracious in person, at the
very least, they won't lose an arm and a leg. Saying please or thank you when it's
appropriate is not a sign of weakness because a positive reputation and a good first
impression go a long way. Any impolite or uncivilised behaviour spreads like wildfire,
and no wise man desires to face hardships as a result of initial careless or impudent
behaviour. Into the Thought Bubble we go: Imagine that you are in dire need of
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and that the person you were just careless
with is the only one who is close enough to possibly save your life. Do I really need
to say more?.

Third, respect Deadlines. There is a purpose behind setting deadlines, and

students should plan ahead to prevent emotional and mental strain caused by an
overwhelming amount of work. Without consistent effort, prioritisation, and bedtime
regulation, forward planning will not be successful. Students are less likely to
experience severe daytime fatigue if they have a regular bedtime. Establishing
priorities enables you to stay focused on achieving and finishing the most crucial
tasks first. Students frequently talk about setting goals for themselves, but without
their systematic effort, the goals would not be possible to achieve. A systematic effort
involves learning how to use a calendar and to-do list so that you have enough time
for yourself to edit and proofread your work, participate in extracurricular activities
without compromising study time, and actively participate in peer group discussions.
Recall that neither time nor tide wait on a man. With the aforementioned abilities, you
ought to be able to establish positive bonds with both your tutors and your peers,
which will increase your general happiness as you study for improved academic
success. Try not to put things off whenever you can; instead, make your dreams
come true. It is certainly easy to dream of the three Cs: cars, castles, and money.
However, if you do not use the right values, objectives, and guiding principles to help
you guide your actions, those dreams will remain fantasies.

REFERENCES
- https://www.nottingham.edu.my/CELFE/CELFEs-Blog/Article-5-University-
Student-Life-Skills-to-Learn-and-Master.aspx