[UPD] Univ Grad Tips for Future Grads
Hello! Just got back from attending the University Graduation. Overall: Very overstimulating experience. Here's some tips for you guys who'll experience it in the future.
- Traffic is Hard, Parking is Harder!
We were in QC na by 6 am, but it took us a long time to get inside UP and find parking because of the large number of cars (both from graduates AND joggers omg 💀). If you know you're not gonna be an early bird, wear comfortable shoes and walk to the Amphitheatre nlng 😅
- No Signal!!!
Since there are so many people, each of us only get tiny bits of bandwidth from nearby cell towers 🥹 This trouble is two-fold:
2.a. Struggled to contact my parents after the event. I tried contacting them both online and via calling, but none of them could go through. My advice is that you and your family decide on a meeting place and time in advance.
2.b. No other entertainment. There's going to be limited chances for you to talk to your friends since your college's assigned seats are only two-columns wide, so you might want to have other forms of entertainment ready 😅 Download books, apps, music, or other entertainment in advance.
- Ang iniiiiiiiiiiit
They provide a free umbrella and fan (TYSM UP!) but bring other pampalamigs like cold water, a handfan, etc.
- Bring extra patience
NGL, I was so overstimulated and stressed kanina na I had a small argument with my parents kasi nahirapan kaming hanapin yung isa't-isa 😅 Let's not give in to the negative emotions. Enjoy the day and go forth to help create a better Philippines!!!
Despite all the stress, I teared up when it was finally time to shift our sablay. I love you UP!!! See you again one day.