Orientation day.

Hey Guys,

I am back! Most importantly, guess what? I am no longer a freshman in my Polytechnic life! Starting April, I’m going to be a Year 2 student! (Although it sounds cool, I think that the modules are going to be a whole lot tougher. T.T)

Concurrently in April, there’ll be new Poly students, a.k.a Freshie.

I still remember the time when I was waiting for the first day of school, or freshman orientation program (FOP). I was sort of excited yet worried? I didn’t know what to wear, who I was going to meet and will I get lost?

After one year of poly life, I think I can impart some wisdom to those that are enrolling to poly this April. Let’s go!

To do:

1.        On the first day of school, don’t be late. In fact, be there early! 

You can be late any other time of the day (That’s your business, haha), the reason to be there early is so that you can mingle around those that are already there. Introduce yourself, shake some hands, and talk about how Flappy Bird sucks!  

2.            What you dress matters!

              Again, you can wear whatever you want any other time of the day, just not that day.

             
                Don’t underdress.

             

                Don’t overdress.

               

3.            Bath and style your hair if you need to!

                In all honesty, do we really need to go through this?

4.            Remember your classmates’ names.

    I understand that sometimes Chinese names can kind of tricky to remember, but just   try to remember as many names as you can. It’ll go a long way for your first day of school.

               

5.        App store vs. Google play store.

Nowadays, if you don’t have a smartphone, I think that’s sort of admirable? I mean, even my parents have smartphones. However, most likely you have a smartphone. Try typing the name of your polytechnic in the search bar.

Most likely, there’s going to be an app made by the poly. Those apps are really useful regardless of which year you’re in. They might have a map of your campus, timetable and other useful tips. I’m just basing it on Singapore Polytechnic (SP Pride!).

To never do:

1.            Be a creep.

                Please never ever behave like a creep, stay cool ~

2.            Stare into your phone throughout the day.

                Keep your iPhone or Samsung note in your bag or pockets. Don’t be anti-social.                          There’s life outside your 15 inch screen.

3.            Tell weird stories about yourself.

                Sure, everyone has their own weird stories or stories they shouldn't tell. IT’S COMPLETELY FINE! The thing is, it is unnecessary for others learn about it. Keep it to yourself, maybe after knowing each other better, you can share with them.

4.            Act like a jerk.

                What do I mean by jerk? When you pretty much care more about yourself than others. Take some time and hear what others have to say, let others have the spotlight sometime.

All in all, be it Polytechnic or JC, MI or ITE, what matters the most in all orientation programs is that you be enthusiastic about it, mix around and be positive!

So till next time, stay awesome and rock on!