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MANIPAL ESSENTIALS
There are a ton of other things one might regard as essential, but these are the absolute basics of the basics. This email would be useful to new Manipalites and maybe give some info to […]
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Four Hints on How to Study For Doped Out Freshers
Here’re a few tips on “How to Study” for the benefit of incoming freshers and returning Manipalites, who haven’t mastered the technique, yet. 1. Don’t try to stay awake by drinking coffee or smoking. Students […]
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Six Things you should know as a College Freshman at Manipal
1. Attend Orientation. Orientation can be boring and seem unnecessary but it does acquaint you with your new surroundings and prepares you for your upcoming semester. Freshman orientation is even more important because it prepares […]
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What a Professor Expects from his Student at Manipal – Manipal Surival Guide
As you start classes, this is a good time to think about the responsibilities you will have as a student at Manipal – responsibility to yourself, to school, to your parents/guardians, and to your friends. […]
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“What do I do if I’m not happy at college?” – Manipal Survival Guide
This is a continuation from yesterday’s post on Adjusting to your new University life beginning. It is a common cliché that “the college years are supposed to be the best years of your life.” If […]
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Adjustment to University Life at Manipal – Manipal Survival Guide
For many first-year students, the University is the first experience living away from home for an extended period of time. As a first-year student, your usual sources of support will no longer be present as […]
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For those harassed by the Auto Drivers in Manipal
I was speaking to a friend in the morning today, raining an what not, we were discussing something when the subject of our dishonest and potty mouthed auto bosses came around. She told me that […]
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Give a Little
You can’t receive unless you give. Does that sound like a strange statement to you? It is no stranger than the attitude of a number of students who come to Manipal with the idea of […]
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Getting Used to Living with someone
If you are a single child like me and this is your first time out of your house you will understand the problems of getting used to living with someone. When I first moved into […]
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10 ways to get through college without even trying!
Bring the professor newspaper clippings dealing with his subject. If you don’t find clippings of his subject, bring clippings at random. He thinks everything deals with his subject! Look alert. Take notes eagerly. If you […]