College hype

Salam everybody! Wow, it's about high time I updated this piece of scrap. My last update was before I enrolled for my third semester, and in two weeks, I sit for my final exams! How time flies. I've been up to so much that I've lost count of the interesting things I wanted to discuss on my blog. If you must know, I've been occupied with college, if anything. I'd like to think that's the excuse any college student would make when their group of friends ask them why did they bail the party last night (not that I even have parties to attend to) but it's true! and to all you future college-goers, you will understand once you graduate from high school ;) college sucks the life out of you, but I don't seem to mind.

You see, as much as I hate to admit it; I've come to really like college. I like the run-down hostel I live in. My bunk bed is so comfortable and you don't need air-conditioning to satisfy you when you live on the 12th floor. In college, I am in good company. I'm so grateful to be doing a course I can carry. I fall in love with different languages more and more each day; In class, it's made compulsory for us to study in English. When class is over, I immerse myself in a crowd that speaks Malay, especially since most people from where I study are from different state, and I love it! I don't mind. On Wednesdays, I have intensive French lessons I take for my electives. You tend to become more independent when you're not living at home. Being away from home has made me penny-wise. I appreciate sales a little more and I don't find it the least bit embarrassing to share with you the fact that most of the clothes I have in my wardrobe were discounted items. My first pair of Sanuk slip-ons were bought half-price and so is the Victoria's Secret tote bag I carry to class.

It's been my long life dream to do my degree abroad, and whether I will ever be given the opportunity provided I maintain my CGPA, Wallahualam; but I will always be eternally grateful for the time I've spent in Poly-Tech Mara. The experience I've gained here has humbled me so much. A million praises to the Almighty for giving me what I initially thought was a burden, only to have realized that this was singlehandedly the few greatest things that has ever happened to me.

Being in college has also given me the opportunity to take a step back and reassess myself. If I were to become anything from here on out, it will be anything but pretentious. I will never bow down to the ridiculous standards of society and social circles. Treat others the way you wish to be treated and if anyone upsets you, remind yourself of the good they've done for you and think happy thoughts. If that doesn't work, distance yourself from them with the Niyyat that you wish to be away from whatever that will not mold you into a better individual. Be around people who give you positive vibes. It is perfectly fine to cut ties, especially with people who you feel don't help you mature as an individual. It's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. Most importantly, believe in God and that everything happens for a reason. Okay, hehe my pep talk is over. Good luck finding yourself in college, if you didn't in high school! I for one still am! Salam!