Graduating Seniors’ Guide For A Stress-Free Uni: Dear Adings

Equip and prep the school year with your graduating seniors’ essentials and guides!

Starting the semester can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re transitioning into a new environment and a new phase of life. Whether you’re stepping onto a college campus for the first time or preparing for your final year in high school, it’s a time filled with both excitement and uncertainty. New schedules, academic challenges, and social dynamics can all create a whirlwind of change. But with the right tools, strategies, and mindset, you can face the semester head-on and make it a memorable and productive journey.

From tips on managing coursework to advice on balancing academics with personal growth, this guide has everything you need to set yourself up for success in this critical year of your educational journey!

Equip and prep the school year with your graduating seniors’ essentials and guides!

Dormitory Essentials: Which To Get and When To Grab?

Already moving in? Then bring these items with you so you won’t wither without staples and Baguio weather. 

Umbrellas

Baguio weather would often be foggy, rainy, or sunny (if you’re lucky). Hence, keep umbrellas in your stash to stay fresh and dry.

Mini Electric Cookers

You’ll need these tiny but mighty all-purpose electric cookers to dine on decadent dinners at a fraction of the price if compared to takeouts.

Portable Steam Iron

Creases and cracks are evident for specific fabrics. Keep a portable steam iron to iron your clothes and keep you looking neat and tidy.

Multifunction Outlet Extension

You can never be too sure how many outlets are built in your dorm, and more often than not, you’ll need a lot to power up your electronic devices.

Portable Water Heaters

Not every dorm has a built-in heater or even shower. That said, portable water heaters are sold in Baguio for convenience, accessible storage, and quick ‘’direct to the point” function.

Just plug it into an outlet before putting it inside a bucket filled with water and, 10 to 15 minutes later, shower (along with your trusty tabo)!

Trolley Carts and Containers

Maintaining an aesthetically pleasing dorm or apartment can be tricky without the right organizers to stack. Trolley carts and containers can keep your items very demure and organized, from snacks to miscellaneous.

Some have built-in wheels, so you can rearrange them without any hassle!

Budgeting in Baguio: The 50-30-20 Rule

Keeping track of your money is hard when paying for this and that without having anything left right after. We’ve all been there (yes, even I did), so instead of losing to inflation, let’s break down our monthly allowance or paycheck into three categories to cater to your needs and satisfy your wants.

Fitting Your Needs At 50

This portion will be the largest, at 50 percent, among all categories because this is where your necessities would fall. Bills? Here. Groceries? Here. School supplies such as printing money, pens, and paper? Here.

This is the boiling pot of your survival to ensure your Baguio stay is budget-friendly and steady.

Benefits At 30: Why Self-Indulgence Sometimes Helps

Sometimes, academics can be stressful as everything may be due on the same day, or exams and quizzes would all fall under the same week, with the projects also creeping in. This is where your 30 percent comes in: this portion is specially allotted on days when you need a little self-care or self-treat. Want that trending lippie or have Korean barbecue? Go ahead and don’t even worry about it.

Your studies shouldn’t fully get in the way of your day, so know that you are worth it and deserve everything you want as you strive your best to eventually walk on the stage with that toga on your graduating day! 

Save or Splurge: Why Safekeeping Your 20 Percent Is Needed 

In this remaining 20 percent of your paycheck or allowance, this is what you will never touch…unless needed. Sometimes you need a little extra for school or beyond, and your future self will thank you for saving.

Taking a Breather in Baguio

Sometimes, we need to breathe and bask in the beauty of Baguio. Let’s take a quick trip to some places you want to try, ranging from price, place, and purpose.

Generation Y: A Pro Or A Pass?

Want to return to the 90s feel? Then check out Generation Y on the 5th Floor EDY Building, Kisad Road, Baguio City, to play with your favorite retro games, unlimited wings, and drinks, and get a whiff of the nostalgic atmosphere. 

First Things First: Launder Over Yonder

Moist and constant rain are your enemies when drying freshly laundered clothes. Why not try First Things First at Upper Session Road, Baguio City, where you can launder your clothes with assistance or self-service while having a comforting coffee with a complimentary pastry as you wait?

They provide soap for laundry and tables for folding your clothes. And, best of all, they’re open 24/7!

Health 102 Restoreant: Eating With Ease

Gut health is as essential as saving money. That said, try out Health 102 Restoreant located at the 2nd Basement, Palangdao Building, Lower Gen. Luna, Baguio City, which offers budget-friendly vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, drinks, and snacks to keep you full without fail.

Knowing these tips and tricks to kickstart your uni experience won’t be the same without knowing your priorities, dreams, and niche. So, dear adings, enjoy your university life by exploring your interests, and if you’re juggling working and schooling, never forget to maintain a work-life balance to keep you going until you’re finally graduating.

And so, as I always say, love your life by living with what you love!