The Best Of All Advices
1. Think big and
reach for the stars, like they say even if you don’t get the stars you won’t
get the dust either. Never settle for average or mediocrity.
2. This is the
perfect time to develop a life of fitness, make time out to have exercises. You
can join an exercise or dance group. Keep fit.
3. Look at the
bigger pictures when going into relationships. Think of the future. Do not do
anything that will jeopardize your future happiness and peace.
4. School is a
great place to build relationships that will be useful in later life. Seek out
people that know where they are going and make friends with them.
5. Student life can
indeed be daunting. You may have fears about your future and career path. Why
not the guidance and counseling department for help.
6. Having a reading
partner or tutorial groups is a great way of practicing and remembering what is
taught in the class. Topics are more likely to stick this way.
7. Avoid late night
walks, if you must get friends to escort you. Its mu7ch harder to harm a group
of friends than a single person.
8. Anyone who
pressures you into having premarital sex is not someone you want to spend time
with. Learn to draw the line.
9. Never be scared
or intimidated to ask or answer questions in class. This would help you learn
faster and would boost your confidence.
10.
Finding it difficult to save? Try making a piggy box
(kolo). You would be amazed how much you would save up. Discipline is the key.
11.
Avoid using your school fees for ponzi schemes or
sport betting, you may lose everything. Best to look for honest credible means of
making money.
12.
Keeping more than one relationship is unhealthy. It is
more advisable to focus primarily on your studies but if you must date, best to
stick to one partner.
13.
They say making first class does not guarantee a
successful future but be sure that it can help you get good scholarships and
job opportunities.
14.
To best manage your meager finances, cut down on
unnecessary spending. You can practice cooking rather than eating out. Moderate
your spending habit.
15.
School toilets can be a mess and prone to infections.
Always disinfect toilets before use. Report any symptoms to a doctor.
16.
Never limit your potentials. You can be anything you
dream. The best way to a successful future is to dream big and stay positive.
17.
Next time you have a long vacation you can plan going
on internship. Not only do you gain experience, this would boost your CV for
future job pursuits.
18.
Study a course of interest. Do not opt for a course
because of parental or peer pressure. Your future lies in your hand. Learn wisely.
19.
Never share your nudes with anyone no matter how
close. Save yourself the risk of a public embarrassment. Protect your
integrity.
20.
Plan to go on some historical excursions. It is a lot
of fun, educative and improves your relationship with others. Take time out to
have healthy fun.
21.
Ladies get in here! No amount of love should make you
become a live-in-girlfriend. Give yourself the respect you deserve.
22.
Don’t neglect your health because you feel alright.
Remember being healthy also means you are stable physically, mentally,
socially, spiritually and emotionally.
23.
Tolerance, open discussion and experience are parts of
what you need for communication and comfort-ability especially when relating
with other culture.
24.
It is easy to let an unexpected occurrence drain your
purse dry. To be on a safe side, try having plans for your money and don’t
forget your emergency fund.
25.
You cannot change your future, but you can change your
habits. What you need to know is that your habit can change your future.
26.
Never for the God factor in everything you do. There
is more to success than reading for exams and attending lectures. Remember man
proposes and God disposes.
27.
Why not drop the book for a little while and relax.
Draw, sew, cook, read, play or even build something.
28.
We all love our jeans when it looks good, why not take
good care of it then. Wash it inside out when you have to. Make sure you use
cold water.
29.
Stress is one of the things that reduces work
efficiency. Ensure you rest from time to time so as to avoid psychological and
physical breakdown.
30.
Everyone is talking about sex in school doesn’t mean
everyone are having it. Don’t think you are weird if you are among those who
are not interested.
31.
It feels good when you are part of a team, club or an
organization. It makes you feel part of something big and gives you a sense of
identity. Try one.
32.
The first step to having a bright future starts with
making a good success of your studentship. A successful student would always
turn out a successful worker.
33.
It is okay to prefer some subjects over others but be
sure to give them all quality attention. Laxity in a subject can lead to a
fail. You sure don’t want that.
34.
Avoid using or depending on stimulants to read or keep
awake, the withdrawal effects can be counterproductive and defeat the whole
purpose.
35.
Volunteering your time and skill to important causes
or organizations is a great way of giving back and also opens doors for you
that you may need in future.
36.
Your thinking today determines not only your
performance but also your future. So think wisely and productively and perform
excellently.
37.
Don’t be jack of all trades, pick your
extra-curricular activities wisely so as not be a big drain on your time. Pick
the ones you are interested in.
38.
Be careful in choosing your partner because a good
relationship is with someone who accepts your past, supports your present and
encourages your future.
39.
Settings goals should not be where the full stop is,
you have to implement your goals too. Don’t be the person who procrastinates,
do what needs to be done now.
40.
A reader is a leader and leaders are readers. Read books
that add something important to your life. The more books you read, the more
the things you will know.
41.
You don’t buy everything you see, remember your budget
before purchasing. If it’s difficult to know how much you can spend, then get a
budgeting checklist.
42.
No matter how in love you are with the new person in
your life, don’t forget your education comes first. Don’t let your grade
suffer.
43.
Physical fitness can be achieved through a well programmed
exercise and adequate balanced diet. Everyone needs exercise.
44.
Let go of your past, no matter the mistakes you have
made or the things you have gone through. You can’t master the future if you
are still a slave to your past.
45.
Identify and differentiate between your wants and
needs. Prioritize your wants and meet your needs.
46.
Gossip ruins good friendships. Do not betray others.
Good advice/counsel is healthy but when someone holds you in confidence, never
betray that trust.
47.
If your partner has STD, do you need treatment, even
though you show no symptom? Yes, you need to go for tests to rule out any
possibilities. Get Tested.
48.
Mind that sitting position. Sitting in a bent position
can lead to severe back pain or worse conditions. Learn to lean your back.
49.
While budgeting, it’s a good idea to develop a fashion
budget. Don’t allocate too much of your money towards this and prioritize quality
over quantity.
50.
Be curious. Never be satisfied with what you already
know and look to learn more about the field you study. Doing this will open you
up to new opportunities.
51.
One thing that separate successful people from
unsuccessful in life is self-discipline. Do you have exams? Forget the party
and go to the library.
52.
Don’t box yourself into thinking you’re a visual or auditory
learner, it is much better to figure out what study strategize work for you and
apply them your to your work.
53.
Learn to love frugality. Don’t be a student who
decides they have to spend a lot to enjoy the university experience. Being
broke is part of the experience.
54.
When you are serene, relaxed and enthusiastic you are
also more productive, creative and dynamic.
55.
It's important that you don't compromise your
academics by taking on too many activities. Choose a few you enjoy but never
too much.
56.
Build an opportunity fund. This is money you can use
to chase down new opportunities that may come around.
57.
Whether you are writing an essay or cramming before an
exam. It's important you have a plan. Have a beginning, a body and the end.
58.
Always go to class. This is often difficult due to
long lectures and early start times. Going to class helps recollection and
understanding.
59.
Be careful what information you share on social media.
Do not post check ins to distant locations, your safety is paramount.
60.
If you're sick, don't spread it around. Make sure to
wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
61.
If a relationship is not making you happy, drop it. A
relationship should make you happy. Constantly being stressed about a one does
not make you happy.
62.
Make an effort to leave a positive impression on the
minds of your lecturer. You're sure to need them in future for things like
reference.
63.
Use the internet for better things than just chatting.
Check out some free online courses (e.g courser, edx) or find ways you can make
money online by writing.
64.
Thinking of going for a Master’s Programme is a good
idea to choose a well specialized course and be an expert at what you do. Be
outstanding.
65.
Use your time efficiently. For example, if your job
has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, use slow periods to do
schoolwork.
66.
In order to improve your assimilation while reading,
it is important to form ongoing visual mind map images of each sentence as you
read.
67.
Ensure you actively listen in class. This makes
assimilation while reading a lot easier. If you can’t multitask copy notes from
friends later.
68.
Visual aids can be really helpful when revising. Closer
to the exam, condense your revision notes into one page diagrams.
69.
When in an argument, regardless of who it is, fight
the problem not the other person. Be the mature person.
70.
Using online money management tools can help with
budgeting. Apps like Mint can help ease the stress of budgeting by making
it more accessible for students.
71.
Networking is an important way to build your future.
Start making connections as early as possible. People are willing to help a
bright student.
72.
If you can’t find the activity you are looking for, go
ahead and create it. You not only get the club you want but you can set
yourself up as a leader as well.
