Happy anchoring and sailing in the ocean of Multimedia Nusantara University, Ultimafriends! Being a new student certainly has unique and fun moments, especially during the campus introduction period, namely UMN NEXT. Ultimafriends certainly feel Exited because they can get to know each other with different attitudes and cultures . It's natural, the journey has just begun, the atmosphere of the waves is still calm because it is still on the edge of the ocean. However, as time goes by into the next semesters, your ship is getting further into the ocean and the waves are getting more pronounced, the feeling of calm on the shore begins to fade and is replaced by the reality presented by the world of lectures.

Ultimafriends will surely be surprised by the waves that turn out not to be in accordance with expectations. One of the surprising things is the large number of assignments given by lecturers with different courses with almost the same deadline , Ultimafriends could be hit by waves simultaneously starting from daily assignments, quizzes , projects , presentations, to midterm or final exams whose time is very close together even on the same day, during this time sleeping feels painful, not to mention if Ultimafriends are also active in organizations, campus committees, or have started activities outside of campus. Facing these waves requires good time management skills, without these skills Ultimafriends will be overwhelmed until the work piles up at the last minute and ends up not being completed optimally aka the all-nighter system.

Ultimafriends can start getting used to prioritizing, recording deadlines on a calendar or digitally in an app by creating a to-do list , and breaking down large tasks into smaller chunks so they don't feel overwhelming to do all at once. Remember, Ultimafriends, the habit of procrastination must be reduced because it is often the main cause of stress before deadlines . Students often feel overwhelmed by the constant wave of deadlines , but don't give up, Ultimafriends, it's completely normal, all students go through periods of stress , anxiety, or even mental exhaustion.

Moreover, if there are also expectations for oneself, demands from parents or competition in the surrounding environment. If Ultimafriends are too lamenting the waves that hit without analyzing the direction of the waves, Ultimafriends will feel stress that has a bad impact and ends at the end of the ocean, namely mental illness. This does not mean that Ultimafriends run away from academic responsibilities because of the strong waves of deadlines , but how to manage mental conditions in a healthy way, for example, Ultimafriends can set aside time to rest, do activities that they like in between the hectic world of lectures, whether by exercising, listening to music , watching movies or just taking a leisurely walk and remember that sleep is also part of productivity, so don't miss sleep, Ultimafriends!!

There is another important thing, Ultimafriends, which is often forgotten by students, namely that they do not have to sail the waves alone. UMN provides various facilities to stay strong in navigating the next semesters, there are Student Support, Counseling, Career Development Center, to Skystar Ventures. In addition to the facilities provided, Ultimafriends can also share stories with classmates or closest friends who may have the same problems in life, honestly, Ultimafriends, we need to be heard and also we need to be understood not because we are weak but we are humans who must communicate with each other, if mature Ultimafriends need more advice, you can consult with UMN lecturers, there are several UMN lecturers who are still young and very relatable to generation Z.

Remember Ultimafriends, sailing the strong ocean waves does not have to be conquered alone, sometimes we need fuel from others to get to the edge of the ocean of lectures, we need help from other ships that have the same destination, we need direction from the crew who have a fragment of the map to the end of the ocean. The transition period is indeed not easy, Ultimafriends must have good Time Management skills, how to manage stress healthily, and come to the crew to see the map and refuel, Ultimafriends can definitely sail the ocean waves every semester, so , stay confident and keep your spirits up, Ultimafriends!