#TipsMasukU: 12 Ridiculous Tips To Survive In University That Actually Sound Legit

Malaysians who did not enroll in Form 6 to sit the STPM exam might not be familiar with the term ‘UPU’. UPU is the government body that handles students’ applications to public universities, or also known as institusi pengajian tinggi awam (IPTA) in Bahasa Malaysia.

Simply put. they serve as the “funnel” that places students in a public university for their respective graduate studies. To study in a local public university, SPM leavers, STPM students, matrikulasi student as well as Diploma holders have to go through UPU.

Results for this year’s allocation was released today at 12pm, students can now log in to this website to check their results. Meanwhile, before you celebrate your results (if you got into the university of your choice), take a look at these ridiculous tips that could actually help you during your university life.

#1: Cook your dishes the “Ahmad Maslan” way

If you don’t know what we’re talking about, you should read this first.

#tipsmasukU jgn lupa bawak rice cooker, gas peti ais dn smua brang dapur. Ahmad maslan suruh masak sendiri

— kakyong (@CikKeyra) August 11, 2015

#TipsMasukU Bawak perkakas memasak dan lain² bagi menyahut cabaran Ahmad Maslan

— ?? (@ZaaZane) August 11, 2015

#2 Know your exchange rates.

#tipsmasukU pastikan atleast pointer anda macam ni pic.twitter.com/93YRg2BpOR

— I AM ???? (@paleyfatso) August 11, 2015

#3: Study smart, not hard.

https://twitter.com/apisAmid/status/631024033828503552

#4: Be a teacher’s pet.

https://twitter.com/OfficialDyla/status/631025469064790017

#5: Watch out for political drama.

#TipsMasukU Jangan letak kepercayaan kat kawan 100%. Kawan kawan pon boleh je tikam belakang. cth: najib muhyiddin. ouch burn

— Juna (@junakarma) August 11, 2015

#6: I choose you! No wait, you. Hmm… no, you.

https://twitter.com/shazzaqie/status/630952443203850242

#TipsMasukU make sure bila cari group assignment bukan sleeping partner okay ?

— ? (@AinnnOmanah) August 11, 2015

#7: Plan your ‘ponteng’s.

https://twitter.com/MrFazree/status/630928525474689024

https://twitter.com/najwababes/status/631033703297232896

#8: Don’t date your classmate. #AwkwardEx 

#tipsmasukU dont fall in love with your classmate.It can be the worst memory of all time.

— twt_borneomy (@twt_borneomy) August 11, 2015

#9: Make friends for a rainy day.

berbaik baiklah dengan classmates, cause you will need them to sign your attendance one day hahaha #TipsMasukU

— qiden (@muhdnqiuddin) August 10, 2015

#TipsMasukU buat baik dgn makcik cafe, inshaallah dpat makan lebih 😀

— khairulong (@khairulong) August 11, 2015

#10: Problem solving is an important skill. 

#TipsMasukU

Get ready to face the hardest question ever. "Nak makan kat mana?"

— 3nd | #ICONS (@adiibdibdib) August 10, 2015

https://twitter.com/Right_Luck_RL/status/631034299077136384

#11: Make sure your roommate doesn’t see your hot mess. 

https://twitter.com/erwnzaid/status/507007301371174912

#12: Don’t cause nose bleeds.

#TipsMasukU pergi kelas jangan pakai bju dan legging yang membuatkan hidung bernanah tiba tiba

— Mr EURO 2020?? (@suarez781) August 11, 2015

#TipsMasukU wear makeup and stay professional. That's how lecturers know you're serious and not some comot kids.

— nothing (@_Ereshkigal666) August 11, 2015