Honestly, I get you completely. During my first few weeks on campus, I felt like I had just been dropped into a different planet. Orientation week was such a blur — too many new faces, people talking fast, acronyms being thrown around, and so many activities crammed into just a few days. I remember sitting in the main hall during orientation, trying to take notes, but nothing stuck. Everyone around me seemed excited or at least prepared, while I was just overwhelmed. People were talking about how to access the student portal, where to find the library, how to use the buses, how to register for units, who to talk to for different issues — and I couldn’t even remember where my hostel was. I left orientation week more confused than when I came in, and for a long time, I was embarrassed to ask for help because I thought it would make me look like I wasn’t paying attention. But over time, I figured things out piece by piece. I learned that it’s okay to ask even what seems like the most basic question. I started by making friends who were also feeling lost, and we figured things out together. I eventually learned how to navigate the school portal to check my timetable, results, and fee balance. I found out where the important offices are — like the registrar, finance office, and the Dean of Students. I got familiar with how to borrow books from the library, how to apply for a room, how to talk to a lecturer if I missed a class, and even which cyber cafes are the fastest and most affordable when I needed to print something urgently. Orientation didn’t end during that one week — it continued through everyday experiences and mistakes. I used to feel like I missed out, but now I know that struggling a bit at the beginning doesn't mean you won’t eventually find your rhythm. You will. Just ask, observe, try things out, and don’t isolate yourself. That’s how I made it.

Honestly, I get you completely. During my first few weeks on campus, I felt like I had just been dropped into a different planet. Orientation week was such a blur — too many new faces, people talking fast, acronyms being thrown around, and so many activities crammed into just a few days. I remember sitting in the main hall during orientation, trying to take notes, but nothing stuck. Everyone around me seemed excited or at least prepared, while I was just overwhelmed. People were talking about how to access the student portal, where to find the library, how to use the buses, how to register for units, who to talk to for different issues — and I couldn’t even remember where my hostel was. I left orientation week more confused than when I came in, and for a long time, I was embarrassed to ask for help because I thought it would make me look like I wasn’t paying attention. But over time, I figured things out piece by piece. I learned that it’s okay to ask even what seems like the most basic question. I started by making friends who were also feeling lost, and we figured things out together. I eventually learned how to navigate the school portal to check my timetable, results, and fee balance. I found out where the important offices are — like the registrar, finance office, and the Dean of Students. I got familiar with how to borrow books from the library, how to apply for a room, how to talk to a lecturer if I missed a class, and even which cyber cafes are the fastest and most affordable when I needed to print something urgently. Orientation didn’t end during that one week — it continued through everyday experiences and mistakes. I used to feel like I missed out, but now I know that struggling a bit at the beginning doesn't mean you won’t eventually find your rhythm. You will. Just ask, observe, try things out, and don’t isolate yourself. That’s how I made it.