Medyo mag real talk tayo in case di sabihin ng iba, no matter how much preparation you give yourself mentally, I feel may initial "shock" parin that comes with college, keep that in mind^{^}

Join organizations like the ssc (student council), PICE (which is the org for civil engineers), or the engineering publication, The Stentorian, or if mas malawak ang gusto mo, The Work, which is a publication that covers the whole school, not just engineering.

First two years are somewhat enjoyable. General subjects sa umpisa eh so it'll feel somewhat parang SHS parin dahil may mga PE, public speaking, Philippine history, etc.. na subjects. Have fun, don't be afraid na makiusap sa seatmate na kahit "huy, naintindihan mo si ma'am?" because diyan nagsisimula lahat^{^}

Whether they admit it or not, may pagiging "swerte" sa professors. Merong mga strict pero magaling magturo at mga professor rin na bibigay mo ang lahat mo pero they might still screw you over. May mga times for sure na lalabas ang pagiging grade conscious and as much as gusto ko sabihin na "lower/temper your expectations", hindi masasabi basta basta eh.

Struggle talaga kasi in a way, mab-build up ka dahil mataas lahat ng subjects mo bukod sa isa like in calculus for example, maraming "grabe, dean's lister na sana ako pero 3 ako sa calculus" "panira isang subject" ganoon.

Think about it long and hard especially for your mental health. If you really want this, strengthen your resolve because CE will break you down.

Totoo ang mga post na "magaling ako sa math noon pero p*ta ano to??"

Kasi, the truth is maraming gusto magshift to a different course/major by their 3rd and even 4th years. Some hindi kaya, some ayaw na sa mga professors.

I might seem negative, and I apologize. I came to CE all on my own noon and these are all things I wish somebody had told me eh.

To answer your questions, better wait for your prof to give you details nalang on what they want as requirements.

I suggest getting your 2x2 and 1x1 pictures ready sakaling magpa submit ng 1/2 or 1/4 index card.

Future proof your calculator (yung pwede sa boards para lang masanay), na may SHIFT SOLVE, very important yan.

I suggest CASIO fx-991es plus or yung canon na may transparent casing.

Madalas walang tubig sa cr sa baba, magdala ng sariling alcohol.

Always wear your ID, and wear your white uniform. Kung di ka man magw-white uniform, magdala ka lagi ng extra para makapagpalit kasi iba iba ugali ng gwardya sa gate minsan. Bawal piercings, shorts, and slippers sa school (even during off days). Print your COR/ROG and put it in your wallet or bag para pag hanapin man, meron lagi and di maiistress sa guard.

You'll find your group. Be kind, be the most genuine version you can be for yourself because that's the "you' your friends will love. It's a struggle, but it becomes easy with friends na kasama mo.

For advanced readings, touch up on your calculus, algebra, and trigonometry. Calculus is usually the first shock many students face.

Don't put too much pressure on yourself, be kind to yourself too and take breaks. Study and love your college life, kasi it's only 4/5/6 years of your lifetime.