10 tips to overcome the FINAL SEMESTER of your university life

I have certainly not read nor seen anyone writing on the above topic. I am almost done with my studies, waiting for my final exam. How I wish there was someone who could advise me the do's and dont's of the most critical period of my university life.

I had a a very difficult time to find internship placement. When looking back, I feel that I might have missed some major opportunities. Its disappointing but definitely not at all worth repeating. 

So here I present to you 10 tips to overcome the FINAL SEMESTER of your university life:-

1) Decide ahead which industry you would like to enter into. Learn about the industries and choose the company from the industry you would like to work.

2) If possible try to connect with any of the professionals working in the company. A little insider information and referral wouldn't hurt at all infact, it would be most desirable pain in the world.

3) For some final years, you would need to complete your final year project. I had to. It's crucially important for you to manage your time. I know its easy to say. Trust me on this, you will really need this.

4) Connecting back to no. 3, you will also be busy looking for internship and receiving request for interviews and such. So it makes even more important for you to manage your time.

5) Now you are about to finish/ have finished. What's next? "I don't know" Jangan la risau! Don't worry my dears. Steve Jobs once said " You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in the future." So keep looking, keep trying, keep failing and never give up.

6) Learn to manage your expenses. Most of those who will do their internship in their hometown will not really have to worry about this. But those who will be doing their internship in areas like KL need to face the heavy lash back of the high cost of living especially when you are an intern and your allowance is very low. So plan ahead. You do not want to burden your family, do you? 

7) Share your experiences with your juniors. You were once just like them. Be their mentors and guide them to right path and support them. Karma will make sure you get what you give! ;)

8) Leave all your enmity, hatred behind and extend your hand of friendship. This will probably be the last time you will be seeing them around.

 9) Do not forget to thank your lecturers and mentors. Go and say your farewell. Even better if you can prepare small gifts for them. They will be your strongest supporters and life long connections for many years to come.

10) Lastly, do not stress out and make sure you are happy and healthy. Take care of yourself. You are also just as important as all those above points.

Cheers for quick post!

Good day!