The New Year is almost upon us, what's one resolution you've set for 2024? ——— okay lets ditch the essay and get real. new year new me, right? well, maybe not completely new. i still love seblak and watching dramas. my resolution is basically a survival guide. as a fresh grad student, my 2024 resolution is a study-life balancing act! i'll conquer the knowledge everest (textbooks and beyond!), master time management (no deadline dramas! i'll create a weekly schedule and stick to it religiously) forge connections (hello, future colleagues!), nourish mind and body (burnout begone!), and embrace the unknown (adventure awaits!). this year, i'll dive into grad life with open arms and a curious mind! no more all-nighters fueled by instant noodle, this year i'm serving myself a healthy dose of study, social, and sleep with maybe a sprinkle of netflix binging for good measure. grad life is gonna be an epic adventure, and i'm ready to crush it (without totally losing my mind) in 2024.