When working with those who are younger than yourself, you will wonder whether or not you acted in such a immature way. Remember this and always try to act humble and unpretentious.

When life is rough, you will know who support you wholeheartedly. Cherish the family and friends that are there for you no matter what hardships you are going through. You will thank them when they put a smile on your face through those tears.

Learn from your mother when she gives food away to her guests. Always give more than half of the portion away, leaves space for your fridge for more food!

When working with Asian friends, always plan ahead that they will be late. Give them a time to come expecting they will come from a half an hour to an hour later. Come a half hour after the given time, and this will decrease the amount of waiting time.

Sometimes having two people in the kitchen is counter-productive. You will surprise yourself when you are cooking and baking by yourself how much more you can do without another person's help.

Traffic will usually make a person very grumpy. Take deep breaths and take in the scenery. Even better, take out the camera and enjoy the sunset as you sit stagnantly on the pavement.

Finishing early to only wait for others can be the worst thing to wait for, especially when you have already been in the lab for over 4 hours. Find something to entertain yourself for the time being! From studying to watching Youtube videos, you won't feel like you have wasted as much time.

Watching a political debate can be exciting at times. Other times, when the one you are rooting for is doing such a horrible job, all you can do is turn off the TV and hope they will do better next time.

When labeling, make sure it is clear and permanent! If the labeling rubs off, hell may break loose!

The feeling that you have cheated on an exam even though you have not is embarrassing. Lesson: Always bring a calculator to an exam even if it is a writing exam! You never know when you may need it.