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Thursday, October 9, 2008
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Elyza Mae Alcazar's Profile
ELYZA MAE VILLARDE ALCAZAR
PROFILE OF A PUP STUDENT
by Marjamie Pabalinas
As one of the finest government school in the country, Polytechnic University of the Philippines diversifies the realm of intricate industry that our society recalls for.
Thanks to those respective tax payers who subsidize each student of the University.
Hindrance is no exemption in every goal inspired unto inquisitive and intellect mind of PUPians and that proves that every subsidy allocated to them were justified and worth paying for.
ELyza Mae Villarde Alcazar, a 3rd year Broadcast Communication Student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines shares her insights and gratification as “iskolar ng bayan”.
Aside from the mere fact of having low tuition fee, Elyza stressed the quality education given to her by the University, not just the implementation of the Professors who are not just bookworms but are disciples of showing the reality that awaits them.
All the way from Sta. Maria, Bulacan, Elyza struggles with her 2-hour traverse to acquire knowledge from the University, nonetheless she enjoyed every production that their class had and her active membership of an organization.
“ Productions have been the most essential thing na naexperience ko dito, bukod sa mageenjoy ka, mafafamiliarize ka pa sa mga tasks, kung baga may edge ka na sa iba ‘pag nasa field ka na..” she answered.
Being part of the state school, she was also once a participant of rally during her freshman year; she respects the advocacy of the activists and has a queer eye unto their academic protests.
But just as any ordinary student, this teen-age girl is fascinated with magazines, a television fanatic, that render her magnificent favorite basketball and football superstars!
“For basketball my favorite local teams were Air 21 and San Miguel, I’m also an addict fan of UAAP! Sa football naman Manchester United (England) bested by Cristiano Ronaldo..” she continued.
I have no doubt about it when this lead to her answer, “Sports Journalist” when I asked her what she sees in herself five years from now.
Now we can have another future professional molded and crafted by talented and well-defined professors provided by our very own Sintang Paaralan, home of many infamous graduates in different professions.
ELyza Mae Villarde Alcazar, another dreamer, yet soon to be another achiever that we could be proud of.
Jemelyn Ambrosio's Profile
A Profile of a PUP Student
by Quiban, Federico Jr. Y.
Nothing compares to any other school what the Polytechnic University of the Philippines can give to their students. Providing the lowest tuition fee that’s the record of paying 12 pesos per unit with the average of 300 pesos per semester. Imagine this; a PUP student spends not less than a thousand pesos for one academic year.
But what does 12 pesos per unit of education can provide you exactly? Let’s find out by venturing into the life of a typical “Iskolar ng Bayan”.
It was a sunny Tuesday morning at the College of Communication Building when I came across with Ms. Jemelyn D. Ambrosio, a third year student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication.
I asked her what her program teaches her, she replied “they teach me about broadcast communication obviously, production work like theater and some technical matters, etc.” Following up by checking on her lifestyle and said that it fits her very well.
Knowing more about the program, I asked her about the professors, she exclaimed, “well, most of them attends their classes regularly and some of them are just truant.” That leads me into questioning how well do they know about the subjects they are teaching, she said, “most of them are well-informed; they know what they’re teaching”
Looking through the rooms, I’ve noticed that some of it are rather obsolete, dilapidated, so I’ve asked Ms. Ambrosio the condition of the facilities they are using. She said, “Some rooms have poor ventilation, some have none at all, lights are just the same. Some rooms have none, most still have their lights running but maybe half of it.” Looking again, indeed ventilation and lighting are poorly allocated in the rooms, some of them are just flickering and some students are rather prepared with the situation of the ventilation. They carry their own fan for a little grasp of air.
Now it’s bothering me to ask about the safety of the premises, so she said that she feels fine about the security and it doesn’t bother her at all. Therefore, she feels safe.
After asking her questions about her school, and her chosen program, I moved on by asking questions more about her. First was the reason why she chose PUP? She said, “I didn’t pass the UPCAT so it was my only choice, I passed the quota for UP Los Baños but my parents won’t let me.”
Moving on with the questions, I asked her how is she coping up with her studies, she firmly said that all you need to do is study and be a real student. It won’t hurt if you just get yourself ready with the challenges and surprises ahead. Just become a real student. It applies to all.
Knowing all these things, maybe we can say that a PUP student is just like any other students out there – disregarding the very low tuition fee they are paying to study.
I guess we can say that they are blessed, having the luck of being given the opportunity to study in college without the hassle of paying much for their education. Giving them the chance to make their dreams into reality and being able to provide for their families. Little souls who have the biggest luck in the Philippines, or the world!
In the current situation we are in, having the chance to be nurtured by PUP is already a great blessing to the students studying in it.
A little money and much hard work will go a long way in this University. Which gives more hope to those who are still dreaming to go far to achieve their dreams.
Carla Shane Andaya's Profile
Beauty, Talent, Intelligence: All in One!
by Darilyn Dogayo
Low tuition fee and the quality of education it has to offer. These are the two main reasons of those students who chose to study in The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, and one of these students is Carla Shane Cruz Andaya. She is famously known as “Cai” in the College of Communication. Living in Valenzuela with her parents and brother older than her and a sister younger than her, Cai has been trying her best to finish her degree in Broadcast Communication though it is taking her two hours before she get in the university for her daily classes. She has been dreaming to take this degree ever since she is a child.
She is no ordinary student. She study hard not because she wants to be a cum laude when she graduates. She is a scholar by heart. Unknowingly to everyone who knows her, she is doing her best just to maintain her scholarship. Having this scholarship is her own little way in helping her parents as well as her self to pursue her dream. She even had an experience working in a call center company just to earn money for her studies but end up paying the hospital bills of her sister who got sick.
You might imagine her as girl who is nerd with thick eyeglasses on her eyes. But I must say that boys should take this big “Beware” for she is a head turner type of a girl. She is a beauty with talents as well as wits making her as a total package. Guys will definitely say “wow!” when they see her. She’s even one of the candidates of the Mr. and Ms, College of Communication 2007.
People also love her because she has the talent that not everyone has. One way of proving that she has the talent, she’s been chosen to take a major role in their class presentation way back when she was still a second year student.
When she entered her junior year in the university she decided to join a certain organization. It's another burden for some students. Thinking that she is a scholar and should focus her time doing all the requirements regarding her academic activities, she considered this one as another challenge for her. According to Cai, now that she is a member of an organization, she can now feel the real meaning of what a college student. She said that it's tiring, but it's worth it.
Carla is really an interesting girl. She got almost everything but she is afraid of one thing that also served as one of the reason why she chose to study in PUP. Like any other student, she also tried to study in the University of the Philippines, unfortunately, she failed the entrance examination. A blessing in disguise that she can consider, if not for that she might not be here. I asked her why she didn’t take the risk to study in a private school. Her answer really amazed me in a way. She is afraid to mingle with rich people, which is not very usual to hear from a girl with her age.
She will be in Canada after she graduate. She doesn’t want to stay in the Philippines and she didn’t elaborate why.
She is really a girl of wits, of talent, and of beauty. A thing that she should be proud of for not every girl has the quality that she has.
John Niña Andrade's Profile
PUP Student Profile: John Niña Andrade
by Mikael Anjo Canlas
People have different perspectives in life, on the things they do, why do they behave in such a way wherein some people don’t understand them, how they decide on something and in choosing a university. Just like what John Niña Andrade did a third year student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Mesa Manila, taking up Broadcast Communication.
For Niña, being a student of PUP is fun but sometimes boring, “well I guess it’s not being a student from PUP, that makes it boring but being a student itself—it’s a tough job”. She chose PUP among other universities for the reason that the tuition fee is low and before she made a decision, she first conducted a research about her chosen university and it surprised her, when she found out that the university she chose is one of the best here in the Philippines. She doesn’t have any regrets in her decision choosing for the reason that she hears a lot of positive comments about the state U, and that makes her proud to be a part of the so called “Iskolar ng Bayan”. Well if were in her shoes I’d be feeling the same thing as what the PUP tag line states “Pataasan ng Utak, Pababaan ng tuition” it’s not a mere form of fallacy, PUP is living up to it, proving how worthy its students are and PUP is accepting students from different walks of life—giving hope to those who have lost it.
She sees herself five to seven years from now as a PUP graduate and one of the desirable employees there can be. John Niña assumes that her life by then would be financially, emotionally, physically and morally stable. She believes that she has the security that she needs by that time, she wants to be in “THE” position in a respective and a well-known company and of course, earn a lot of money. Well, nobody knows, five to seven years is a very long time, many things could happen; yesterday you might be young and happy, today you might be alive and in love, tomorrow you might be dead. Not a soul in this world holds neither of our future, it’s unpredictable.
She rated PUP with an eight from a scale of one to ten, one as the lowest and ten as the highest. When she was asked why; she answered, “Though not the best, we’re better among others” a quotable quote given by her, that would definitely inspire other aspiring college students.
Ms. Andrade wants to be remembered by her alma mater as a hard worker and exerts efforts on everything that she does.
People are unique in different ways, manner, lifestyle, and how they run their lives. John Niña Andrade is one of those few who chose to run their lives together with PUP.
Hector Aquino's Profile
by Joy Alaine Gapaz
I was able to interview a broadcast communication student in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines named Hector Paule Aquino. A 19-year-old guy from Balsik, Hermosa, Bataan.
It has been 3 years since he studied in PUP. Here is how the interview goes.
I asked Mr. Aquino why he chose to study in PUP. He said, knowing the fact that PUP offers low tuition fee and it is not so good when it comes to facilities, he chose this university because he know it will enhance and cater his skills and expertise in order to achieve his goals. Aside from that, he said, he knows that he can acquire some knowledgeable things and wisdom that will lead him to a better student. And PUP provides quality education that is why the students here were called as “Iskolar ng Bayan” that he should be proud of. Lastly, he is confident to say that PUP is worth staying for although it lacks some educational facilities, the community, as a whole, for many decades of its existence, has always been supportive to the students. Then why take up this course? I said, he answered, I chose Broadcast Communication because I think it is my interest and I would like to be a part of the media industry soon. Of course, I want to develop my talent as well as my confidence that somehow, if I he will be given a chance, I would like to be a renowned broadcaster. In addition, I asked if he would like the idea of working while studying, he said no, because he want to settle everything and that his priority is his studies. He said that it is hard to balance his time, there are many sacrifices, and he does not want to experience that kind of situation. He said that you could not focus well on your studies if you will work while studying. So if he will have trouble in balancing school and work, his grades might suffer.
It has been 3 years since he studied in PUP. Here is how the interview goes.
I asked Mr. Aquino why he chose to study in PUP. He said, knowing the fact that PUP offers low tuition fee and it is not so good when it comes to facilities, he chose this university because he know it will enhance and cater his skills and expertise in order to achieve his goals. Aside from that, he said, he knows that he can acquire some knowledgeable things and wisdom that will lead him to a better student. And PUP provides quality education that is why the students here were called as “Iskolar ng Bayan” that he should be proud of. Lastly, he is confident to say that PUP is worth staying for although it lacks some educational facilities, the community, as a whole, for many decades of its existence, has always been supportive to the students. Then why take up this course? I said, he answered, I chose Broadcast Communication because I think it is my interest and I would like to be a part of the media industry soon. Of course, I want to develop my talent as well as my confidence that somehow, if I he will be given a chance, I would like to be a renowned broadcaster. In addition, I asked if he would like the idea of working while studying, he said no, because he want to settle everything and that his priority is his studies. He said that it is hard to balance his time, there are many sacrifices, and he does not want to experience that kind of situation. He said that you could not focus well on your studies if you will work while studying. So if he will have trouble in balancing school and work, his grades might suffer.
I asked Mr. Aquino if he want to take a Master’s Degree after finishing his Bachelor’s Degree. He said, Yes and No. Yes, because he want to broaden his knowledge and explore more things. He said no, because his family is expecting him to go to work after graduating in order for him to help them in their needs and because the time is running. When I asked him if he think that he had the right decision when he chose PUP, he proudly said, yes. I am proud to be a PUPian.
I asked him how he sees himself 5 years from now; he said that he is hoping that 5 years from now, he is having a stable job in a renowned company in the media industry.
Then I asked him, do you think that your parents are earning enough to provide your needs? He said, yes. Because aside from my parents, my uncle also supports me and he provides the things that I need in order for me to continue my studies although there are times that it is very hard for them to support me financially. For my final question, I asked him if he you plan to work on a job not related to his course if it will give you more earnings. Yes and No, he answered. Yes, because practically you will earn money in an easy way and No, because since from the very start he would like to be a part of the media industry, if not, at least related to communication.
Ruelito Aristo's Profile
So what’s with PUP?
PUP in the mind of a certified student
by Allison Anne G. Atis
“The aim of education is, as should be, to teach people to educate themselves.” I read this line in one of the books that I have. After going through this statement, I realized some things; things that render the importance of an effective school and how it hones a person from an ordinary student to a productive and well-equipped citizen.
Ruelito B. Aristo is a Bachelor in Broadcast Communication student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. “Third Year na sa wakas, nasurvive naman yung campaign.” He was reminiscent of the happenings from the past that reminded him of the hardships and trials that they had to go through in order to reach the top with flying colors. When asked what his first impression of PUP is, he answered that he didn’t really have any idea of what PUP is, not until he finally became a student of the university. “Astig ang PUP” according to him because he would see the university being featured by different media companies and so on.
The existence of PUP had been very beneficial to those people who wanted to study but has little amount of money to suffice their schooling. The low tuition fee rates made Ruelito become aware of the university; together with the recommendations from his friends, schoolmates and other alumni. This also became a way for him to describe PUP and then stated that this is the distinction of PUP among any other university. My attention was easily tapped when he told me about the other fees that should be paid by the students. Nowadays, there are additional fees that the students must pay in order to be declared “enrolled” in the university. These fees somehow moved the stereotype of PUP being the most affordable school in the country but nonetheless, Ruelito still believed that the low tuition fee rate is still the trademark of PUP, with the statement “pababaan ng tuition, pataasan ng utak”.
Ruelito eagerly shared that “these past few days, several issues and mostly bad publicity continue to surround the university but behind these, I know that there is still some academic excellence that the university must be proud of.” He enthusiastically added the information about the PUP College of Communication being the first communication college in the Philippines to pass the Level lll Accreditation and this statement supported his decision to stay even if given the chance to transfer to any other school. Now that is really something to be proud of!
Anyone can comment about the real-life happenings around the campus but a certified student of the university would still have the authority to prove them all. Ruelito’s testimonial proved that the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is an institution that hones the students in a way that they would realize that you don’t only learn about relevant things when you are inside the four corners of the classroom but you learn through every aspect in your life. The university may not be as extravagant as any other existing schools of such description but it is closest to both bitter and sweet truths in all walks of life, and that is what’s essential.
PUP in the mind of a certified student
by Allison Anne G. Atis
“The aim of education is, as should be, to teach people to educate themselves.” I read this line in one of the books that I have. After going through this statement, I realized some things; things that render the importance of an effective school and how it hones a person from an ordinary student to a productive and well-equipped citizen.
Ruelito B. Aristo is a Bachelor in Broadcast Communication student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. “Third Year na sa wakas, nasurvive naman yung campaign.” He was reminiscent of the happenings from the past that reminded him of the hardships and trials that they had to go through in order to reach the top with flying colors. When asked what his first impression of PUP is, he answered that he didn’t really have any idea of what PUP is, not until he finally became a student of the university. “Astig ang PUP” according to him because he would see the university being featured by different media companies and so on.
The existence of PUP had been very beneficial to those people who wanted to study but has little amount of money to suffice their schooling. The low tuition fee rates made Ruelito become aware of the university; together with the recommendations from his friends, schoolmates and other alumni. This also became a way for him to describe PUP and then stated that this is the distinction of PUP among any other university. My attention was easily tapped when he told me about the other fees that should be paid by the students. Nowadays, there are additional fees that the students must pay in order to be declared “enrolled” in the university. These fees somehow moved the stereotype of PUP being the most affordable school in the country but nonetheless, Ruelito still believed that the low tuition fee rate is still the trademark of PUP, with the statement “pababaan ng tuition, pataasan ng utak”.
Ruelito eagerly shared that “these past few days, several issues and mostly bad publicity continue to surround the university but behind these, I know that there is still some academic excellence that the university must be proud of.” He enthusiastically added the information about the PUP College of Communication being the first communication college in the Philippines to pass the Level lll Accreditation and this statement supported his decision to stay even if given the chance to transfer to any other school. Now that is really something to be proud of!
Anyone can comment about the real-life happenings around the campus but a certified student of the university would still have the authority to prove them all. Ruelito’s testimonial proved that the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is an institution that hones the students in a way that they would realize that you don’t only learn about relevant things when you are inside the four corners of the classroom but you learn through every aspect in your life. The university may not be as extravagant as any other existing schools of such description but it is closest to both bitter and sweet truths in all walks of life, and that is what’s essential.
Allison Anne Atis' Profile
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by Ruelito Aristo
Chick Profile. Check out and join us as we look for another female student that will showcase personality and individuality , stand among the rest and be proudly PUPian , proudly Filipina.
This time the COC : Certified Outstanding College , the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Communication will be our main setting in searching the next outstanding student that will humbly represent the university.
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Ms. Allison Anne Gray Atis. Name it! , where can you find an existing gray fruit in this century? But there’s still lots of things to explore about this 18 year old 3rd year Broadcast Communication student and why she stands out among others.
One fourth American Allison Anne is an active student leader. She’s the President of the BBrC 3-1 and also a member of some academic-organizations in COC. Being a student , at first her parents affected her decision in choosing the course to take up , until she realized that this is really what she wants and this is the one which really runs through her blood. She defines Broadcast Communication as a challenging course which she really wants to venture more. Ms. Atis also practically stressed that she personally chose to study here in PUP because it offers quality education in a low rate tuition fee.
It is also a common scenario inside the campus the load protest and several rallies. At first she became affected in a way but through time , she realized to put her own principles intact , and that’s how she overcome those experiences.
A model student Allison Anne Gray Atis should really be in our list who stands proudly PUPian and as a Filipina.
This time we will determine if Ms. Atis is a True-Blood PUPian.
Let’s check out the confidence level of Allison as she answers our lever questions.
Warning: The following are often judged as a witty and funny questions , but behind these are realities that we have to consider.
Ø Nosebleed! , this is her answer asking what is the meaning of the Polytechnic in PUP.
Ø And how about , how many circles can be found in the Pup logo and what it stands for of represents? She got it right , there are five circles at the center of the star in the PUP official logo. But the purpose? … never mind!
Ø Is it a True or a bib False that the ( NLRC ) Ninoy Aquino Learning Resource Center’s architectural draft was based on ( NAI ) Ninoy Aquino International Airport? She then said … maybe with a smile =)
Ø And lastly , asking her how many janitor fishes died at the PUP lagoon? She said , “ I think there’s no janitor fish there , haha!” Maybe she just not aware … try to catch some fish next time!
This time the COC : Certified Outstanding College , the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Communication will be our main setting in searching the next outstanding student that will humbly represent the university.
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Target Found …
Ms. Allison Anne Gray Atis. Name it! , where can you find an existing gray fruit in this century? But there’s still lots of things to explore about this 18 year old 3rd year Broadcast Communication student and why she stands out among others.
One fourth American Allison Anne is an active student leader. She’s the President of the BBrC 3-1 and also a member of some academic-organizations in COC. Being a student , at first her parents affected her decision in choosing the course to take up , until she realized that this is really what she wants and this is the one which really runs through her blood. She defines Broadcast Communication as a challenging course which she really wants to venture more. Ms. Atis also practically stressed that she personally chose to study here in PUP because it offers quality education in a low rate tuition fee.
It is also a common scenario inside the campus the load protest and several rallies. At first she became affected in a way but through time , she realized to put her own principles intact , and that’s how she overcome those experiences.
A model student Allison Anne Gray Atis should really be in our list who stands proudly PUPian and as a Filipina.
This time we will determine if Ms. Atis is a True-Blood PUPian.
Let’s check out the confidence level of Allison as she answers our lever questions.
Warning: The following are often judged as a witty and funny questions , but behind these are realities that we have to consider.
Ø Nosebleed! , this is her answer asking what is the meaning of the Polytechnic in PUP.
Ø And how about , how many circles can be found in the Pup logo and what it stands for of represents? She got it right , there are five circles at the center of the star in the PUP official logo. But the purpose? … never mind!
Ø Is it a True or a bib False that the ( NLRC ) Ninoy Aquino Learning Resource Center’s architectural draft was based on ( NAI ) Ninoy Aquino International Airport? She then said … maybe with a smile =)
Ø And lastly , asking her how many janitor fishes died at the PUP lagoon? She said , “ I think there’s no janitor fish there , haha!” Maybe she just not aware … try to catch some fish next time!
Monique Andrea Bagadiong's Profile
Live your life the way you want it!
by Ardielei Jessicca Lopez
A man’s life has full of mysteries. You can never tell what’s going to happen next. So the thing is, you should live every moment and day awarded to you by our Almighty God. Try to enjoy everything that you have and thank Him for all of that. Live your life to the fullest, because you’ll never know, you won’t be able to do again the things that you love.
An inspiring thought coming from a 3rd year Broadcast Communication student studying at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Monique Andrea Bagadiong believes that you shouldn’t think much about the future, because what matters most is your present life. She’s an 18 year old teenager residing at Las Piñas City. It’s quite amazing that she’s not the typical type of person who have a certain “Oh, This is what I want when I grow up.” She thinks that it’s not very concrete to say those. She believes in the reality that most people always had a change of heart whenever setting goals in life.
She followed her own will of choosing her career path, being a communicator. For the reason that she thinks, this is the most rational choice for her. She’s not like those students whose decision making ability is affected by what their parents want for them. Her parents allow her to choose what she really wants to do. Because they know it’s not them who’s going to surpass all the tests, it’s Monique. Like other people, she wants to have a typical office job in relation to what she had finished. But she know for a fact that our country is facing a serious crisis when it comes to giving appropriate jobs for the degree most of the fresh graduates had finished, so she’s striving hard to be able to attain that goal. She then emphasizes the concept of communication playing a vital role in the world and she wants to improve her skills in being an efficient communicator that’s why she chose Broadcast Communication in PUP. This is where she thinks she’ll get good chances of having a decent job after she graduates.
Life in PUP didn’t come that easy to this girl. Her long day starts with the usual routine like other students. Waking up early to be able to attend her 7:30 am class and she has to travel all the way from Las Piñas to Sta. Mesa. This is the reason why she doesn’t like professors who comes late in their classes. She’s thinking of the effort of the students to come early but because of that kind of behavior it comes to a waste. Those difficulties don’t just end there. She’s also having a hard time dealing with her fellow PUPians. She admits that some of them are nice and of course, some of them are not. Individual differences are her reasons for this which shows her consideration for uniqueness of every person.
With all those things that make her busy, she still finds a way to unwind. Unwinding even for a while is an important thing for us people. That’s why she makes it a point to rest. As simple as an ice cream treat for her will do and a nice long bath then off to her room to watch DVD. Such simple things complete her long and tiring day.
It’s quite strange for her to say that aside from her studies, one of her priorities in life is herself. She wants to make herself happy, because through that way then she would be able to do the same to others. Love yourself before others, which fit that statement. In connection to that, she actually tells that her ability to stay relaxed and her confidence has an edge over her classmates. Because she said that some of them just don’t know how to chill during stressed situations. It’s a good thing that we people know how to be cool especially when we are facing a lot of problems. Being impatient can’t help you solve any problems at all.
Monique knows how hard it is to gain a degree in studying. How much more if it’s multi-degree level? She also knows that those who had finished not just one degree in studying have an edge in the society today. So if ever she was given a chance to take another course, it would be photography according to her. She always wanted to indulge herself with such activity. But she knows that she can barely make money out of it. But for her, photography is just more of a hobby or a passion rather than a job. After she graduates, she still wants to take even just a crash course on photography.
All of those things make her life as simple or as usual as the life of other typical students. But as we all know, every human being is unique. The struggles and the obstacles in Monique’s life serve as spices that make her life colorful. That’s why she wanted to do the things she loves the way she want it to be. You should not let other people affect your goals and your aspirations in life. You should create your own style of living. It may look stereotype on the outside but it matters. So love and live your life the way you want it.
Bryan Bahena's Profile
Proud TO BE “Iskolar ng Bayan “
By Ana Janine J. Balois
Who will not be proud of being a scholar? Especially in our country – it has been always a “privilege” to study or go to school. And “lucky” to be a part of a government educational institution. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (P.U.P.) has been there, ever since, to give this “privilege” to thousands of young Filipino people who are “lucky” to pass the PUPCET.
I’ve had an opportunity to interview one of those “lucky” young Filipinos who have, or should I say having the “privilege” our government offers. I was able to ask him some questions and got me really thinking of how favorable things are to be A Proud Iskolar ng Bayan.
PROFILE:
Name: Bryan R. Bahena
Age: 18 years old
Department / Course: COC, Bachelor in Broadcast Communication (3rd Yr.)
P.U.P. his first choice - - - his only choice.
“… PUP was my first choice. I didn’t have any other choices because I took into consideration the socio-economic status of our family—we have an average income. Actually, I had anxieties of where I would study college if ever I fail the PUPCET—I didn’t take any entrance exams except in PUP.”
P.U.P. before --- P.U.P. now.
“I actually heard a lot about PUP. Well, personally, I’ve perceived it as state university where activism and other student movements are very much prevalent. Furthermore, I perceived it as an institution which renders quality education to the optimum.
“My perception hasn’t changed so far. My earlier perceptions and expectations were met—and I’m glad about that.”
Definitely not an ACTIVIST.
“Well, on my own point of view, I could say that student movement and activism are very much alive in the university. I should say that it is the iconic image of the university per se. I feel empathic for what they are fighting for but it stops there. I really find it insensible. Joining such never came into my thoughts—after all, I came to school to study and finish my degree—I want my parents to be proud of me.”
P.U.P. = better Bryan
“I should say that PUP has thought me one non-academic lesson/virtue—independence. It was beneficial on my part for it made me mature on the way I deal with everyday affairs. I could also say it has made me adapt more easily when such pressuring circumstances, especially with studies, suddenly pop out.
“PUP has molded me to become a better individual.”
YES P.U.P! YES COC!!!
“… I never had any regrets. I’m happy with the learning atmosphere in the university for freedom is just but everywhere—in all aspects for that matter.
“The same thing, I’m happy with the college/department. It rendered me everything that was necessary and essential as far as the course program was concerned. Freedom of choice is also practiced in the college. Well, after all, I considered it my second home—I’m happy with the course and the over-all status of the college per se.”
Just really Proud TO BE PUPian
“Well, just like what I said, it’s the quality of education—it is patterned with global competitiveness—the university has produced a lot of excellent graduates in their respective fields of endeavor… that’s that one undeniable thing that I’m really proud of with the university.. “
The statement of Mr. Bahena, I believe, will not keep you skeptical about “being lucky” and “having privilege”. It is cracking to be “lucky” to have the “privilege”, indeed. I’m glad, like Mr. Bahena, I AM.
Mariel Ratani Balitao's Profile
by Ronald James Payos
With the deteriorating economic status of the Philippines resulting to increase in prices of prime commodities; it is very difficult nowadays to live a decent life.
However, many people are still seeing hopes and keeping it alive through education. Many couples with their children and the old alike still strive to finish schooling.
So studying in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – the university on the Philippines with the lowest tuition fee rate, is not only a privilege but an edge as well as it gives its students high-quality education with just a small amount of money.
Subsidized by the government, fortunate students who passed the entrance tests only pay as low as P300 for their tuition fee and still assured of good education.
I had the chance to interview a PUP – College of Communication student in the name of Ms. Mariel Ratani C. Balitao, 17 years of age, Bachelor in Broadcast Communication, section III-1D to share her views of being a privileged “Iskolar ng Bayan.”
I believe that good affiliations bring good learnings. When asked if she is affiliated with any organization on the university she said, “I am a member of the CoC Powerhouse – The Official Debate Society of College of Communication.”
With regards to the issue of low budget leading to poor facilities and structures, she commented, “Though the facilities and structures here are not so modernized, I still prefer so study here. I believe it’s not on the facilities and structures, it’s on the students eagerness to learn.”
“The staffs and personnel are very accommodating. They are doing their best to help the students the way they can.”, she added to describe the staffs and personnel of PUP.
And if asked if PUP is conducive to her over-all learning as a college student, she stated, “It is conducive to my learning as a college student because it teaches me the lessons that I have to learn based on the academics plus it also gives mew a clear picture on the reality and practicality of life.”
And lastly, her message to her fellow “Iskolar ng Bayan”, “Seize the day! Enjoy every moment you have in your college so when you look back, you’ll have no regrets. Enjoy learning!”
However, many people are still seeing hopes and keeping it alive through education. Many couples with their children and the old alike still strive to finish schooling.
So studying in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines – the university on the Philippines with the lowest tuition fee rate, is not only a privilege but an edge as well as it gives its students high-quality education with just a small amount of money.
Subsidized by the government, fortunate students who passed the entrance tests only pay as low as P300 for their tuition fee and still assured of good education.
I had the chance to interview a PUP – College of Communication student in the name of Ms. Mariel Ratani C. Balitao, 17 years of age, Bachelor in Broadcast Communication, section III-1D to share her views of being a privileged “Iskolar ng Bayan.”
I believe that good affiliations bring good learnings. When asked if she is affiliated with any organization on the university she said, “I am a member of the CoC Powerhouse – The Official Debate Society of College of Communication.”
With regards to the issue of low budget leading to poor facilities and structures, she commented, “Though the facilities and structures here are not so modernized, I still prefer so study here. I believe it’s not on the facilities and structures, it’s on the students eagerness to learn.”
“The staffs and personnel are very accommodating. They are doing their best to help the students the way they can.”, she added to describe the staffs and personnel of PUP.
And if asked if PUP is conducive to her over-all learning as a college student, she stated, “It is conducive to my learning as a college student because it teaches me the lessons that I have to learn based on the academics plus it also gives mew a clear picture on the reality and practicality of life.”
And lastly, her message to her fellow “Iskolar ng Bayan”, “Seize the day! Enjoy every moment you have in your college so when you look back, you’ll have no regrets. Enjoy learning!”
Ana Janine Balois' Profile
Ana Janine Balois—
Empowering the Youth as a Certified PUPian…
Empowering the Youth as a Certified PUPian…
by Bryan Bahena
Janine… that’s the more popular name where she’s been known of. Many say she’s the carbon copy of the Filipino bombshell “Joyce Jimenez” and has tagged her a sexy, sassy hot chick for that matter. Catching everyone’s attention with her exotic, effervescent look and perfectly shaped facial features and breath-taking body contours, she’s been the “dream girl” if not the ideal woman of almost every male in the campus. Surely, she has made a lot of males suffer from many sleepless nights—she’s been the culprit of the megalomania and paranoia of a lot of die hard suitors—one smile and it will surely blow you away.
But behind the good looks, lies a deadly, clever brain that will surely be more of the reason for her to be adored. Diligence and dedication to education—those are the values that have become part of her ideal and admirable personality. A certified “iskolar ng bayan” who embodies the true essence of a PUPian—she’s soaring high and has been exemplifying excellence in her field of endeavor as a communication student—a true and ideal epitome of a promising media practitioner.
Ana Janine J. Balois is a junior broadcast communication student of the PUP-College of Communication. For more than three years, she’s been fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a student though she has had proximity issues—she lives in the more southern part of the metro in Sucat, Parañaque. “I had hard times during the beginning. It takes me more than an hour and a half everyday—going to school and going home—the travel alone was very stressful. Pero nasanay din naman ako nang kalaunan., she says”.
As a PUPian, Janine has lived with the high expectations that have been superimposed to her, not only by her parents but also by other people, the fact that she’s a student of a highly comprehensive state university. “Of course I'm proud and feel blessed about it because I know that… I mean my parents are not spending that much for my education. And I also feel some burdens about it... because of the society's expectation (you know... when you say that you study in a state university to someone, that someone thinks he/she actually contributes something for your education).”, Janine said. Yet, she added that although the expectations were high, she’s challenged on proving her worth as a so-called “iskolar ng bayan”.
Janine had some good feedbacks when it boiled down to the quality of education being rendered by the university. She said that she’s actually satisfied and she’s getting the things that matter and those which were necessary; although she cited one negative, yet inevitable truth—some of the professors were not that effective. (she denied to expound further…)
It’s just but an undeniable truth that PUP has been the iconic image of radicalism and activism—the doctrine of student movements is but omnipresent in the campus. But Janine had some pessimistic yet neutral viewpoints for that matter. “Honestly, I find it so pathetic... I just ignore those kinds of things. It's not that I don't care but I think it is just not our part... I mean we're in school not for these stuffs.”, she said.
Janine describes her relationship with her professors/instructors “well”. She feels good about it but she insinuated that some were not that approachable and cared less for students. Either way, she added that academic freedom in the college was, in every way, “very well” exercised—in all spheres of the learning aspect.
Studying in PUP. Janine had to cope with the sad truth on the issue of poor facilities. Nonetheless, she had some positive hopes in the future—time will come that the government would finally hear the grievances of the student movements, and that state-of-the-art facilities would be given to the university in the not so distant future. Moreover, she added that she’s able to manage some harsh negative criticisms thrown to her university as far as the facilities and equipments were concerned. “Like what I've said, I know the university doesn't have that much budget but I have nothing to protest about it... (if you know what I mean).” In addition to that, she laughed when she was asked of PUP being a total university and, in a jolly manner, said that, “Ikaw bakla... ano sa tingin mo??? Tinanong mo pa 'to... adik ka!!!!”
The surprising revelation that Janine unveiled was that she had no plans of pursuing a career in the media industry. She said, “I don't think I would pursue that career... I envision myself working in a company as part of the Public Relations Department... something like that or a company researcher maybe.” But when she was asked of how she would reciprocate the things that her alma mater has rendered to her, she simply replied, “I don't have a definite idea, but I think I can make myself responsible for every action and choices I've made and I'll come up in the near future... so my alma mater won't be burdened about me... something like that. Yes, I think that's it... being responsible.” (a very witty, clever and practical answer)
It is but true—Ms. Ana Janine Balois is a student which embodies the truest essence of a responsible, ideal individual—one who puts into heart the significance of education in one’s life… her story and her viewpoints…? An empowerment to the whole PUPians and the youth sector as well.
Monaliza Barrientos' Profile
Education Opens Doors
by: Mylene Ruby B. Llander
No single action can change a woman’s life for the better more than gaining a college education. Education is of benefit to everyone but is especially important for women to help level the playing field and open doors they often find closed to them without a degree. When deciding on your potential field of study, you are wise to consider several factors. First, realize you have a dream and that you desire to reach it. You would think this was the easy part... however for some; this can be the most difficult point to reach. Next is your second home; the University. But how can we assess the quality of education offered by a college or university? How can we know reliably whether or when learning is taking place?
I once interviewed a Mass Communication student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). I asked her some questions regarding her present life in PUP. Polytechnic University of the Philippines has a mission of providing the highest quality of comprehensive and global education and community services accessible to all students, Filipinos and foreigners alike. No doubt, PUP is providing quality students just like Monaliza Z. Barrientos.
Monaliza is a regular third year student of PUP, 18 years of age, and currently residing in Payatas A, Quezon City. Her mother wanted her to be a Nursing student while her father wanted her to take up Law but she really wanted to part of the Accounting world but, unfortunately, she wasn’t able to avail a slot so she decided to choose another course which is broadcasting. On the other hand, her family is supporting her all through out the way even though they are not satisfied with what she’s taking up right now. At first, it was very difficult for her to adjust because she took up the course that’s not really her choice. She chose Broadcast Communication because she has a background in Journalism since elementary. Mona studied in Batasan Hills National High School and she’s living with her parents in Payatas. Practically speaking, Mona chose to study in PUP because of low tuition fee. She doesn’t want her family to spend lots of money in her studies so she really strived hard to enter in PUP. Aside from having a low tuition fee, she had this impression in PUP that it is one of the most respected Universities in the Philippines. Lots of her neighbor wishes to study in PUP but unfortunately failed from PUP College Entrance Test.
As she enter the University, not all her expectations as well as impressions, met. According to her, the system inside the PUP is not really good. She does believe in most of the Professors in PUP are very reliable and a good proof that PUP is giving a quality education. “Kaso lang marami rin sa kanila ang nagiging dahilan ng pagka-discourage ng student. Tulad na lang ng mga Professors na tamad magturo, ang tendency nun ay tamarin na rin pumasok yung student, tapos ibabagsak nila, that’s unfair”, she added. The bottom line is that a good Professor plays a huge role in student’s growth and achievements so they should learn to persuade students well.
When it comes to lacking of facilities, she really pointed out that it is really a hindrance to the students to concentrate well in listening or studying. It makes the students uncomfortable. “Tulad na lang ng sumisingaw na cr na bongga sa panghi. Tapos yung kulang na mga chairs sometimes. Yung mga sumasabog na electric fans, hindi na nga aircon, delikado pa”, she said. She is also frustrated when it comes to resources matters. The 1:21 ratio of the computers and the inadequate supply of books in the library is really a hindrance to students’ success. She’s trying to say that the Administration of PUP is focusing on the outer part not on the inner portion of the school. Therefore, horrible facilities divert students to acquire high grades.
As we all know, PUP is well-known for its activist students. They are just creating vandals around the campus and nasty noise among the classes. Some of them don’t even know what they are shouting and fighting for. According to Monaliza, they are causing no good in the University; they hinder the University to grow. When I asked her about the unique qualities of PUP from other State Universities, her answer is like this: “Tayo ang nag-oofer ng mas maraming magaganda at indemand na courses, mababa ang tuition fee, maraming activists, maraming styles ng uniform, tayo rin ang nag-aalow ng student na maging malaya ng sobra na hindi na maganda. My last question to her is what she can offer in the progress of PUP. “I will bring change in the PUP through my inscriptions. Naniniwala pa rin ako na madadala pa rin ang karamihan sa mga nababasa nila at syempre sa pagiging mabuti ko na ring student. Hindi ko kailangan sumama sa mga rallies para lang humingi ng justice para sa kapwa ko student, kung hindi naman nakapag-dudulot ng maganda para sa karamihan. That’s all, Thank you!” she replied with courage in her face.
Via Camille Bernabe's Profile
ONE PROUD PUPian
By Ma. Anaflor A. Residuo
Polytechnic University of the Philippines—the nation’s cheapest university. It is an undeniable fact that studying in PUP is such a great privilege, not only because of its minimal tuition fee but also because of the credibility it holds—that PUP produces only the best, the smartest, and the most competent beings.
But who can hold true with these beliefs? Are the students of this generation still confident enough that they will have a bright future after graduating in this Alma Mater? To satisfy all these intricacies, I interviewed a PUPian and ask her feelings and opinions about this matter.
Ms. Via Camille Bernabe, 18 years old is a 3rd year student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication. “Actually my first choice was BS Tourism, but due to the height requirement I wasn’t able to pursue it. My classmates back in high school told me that I should take up mass communication because it is a course that requires not only the knowledge but also the skills. I found it interesting and challenging so I followed my friend’s advice and so here I am now, really looking forward in working in one of the country’s leading broadcast station,” said Ms. Bernabe. Moreover, her reason for choosing PUP as her training ground for her chosen career was the same as the reasons of many other PUPians, and that is mainly because of the very low tuition fee it offers but still has a good quality education. Her life and studying experience in PUP is also lived by any other ordinary students. “I reside in Pasig City that’s why at first I found it hard to commute everyday and rush myself everytime I am caught in a heavy traffic. But as time goes by, ayun nakasanayan ko na rin. PUP is not a quite university as we all know it. Students are very radical and they really fight for their rights. Rally dito, rally doon. But in my 3 years stay here, I didn’t find it hard to adjust in that kind of environment. I realized that you do not really need to join those rallies and be an activist. You have some alternatives: you can support them silently or just ignore them at all. Anyway, that is their right,” Ms. Bernabe elaborates.
In my interview with her, I also discovered more reasons to become a proud PUPian like her. Although the university does not have enough facilities to support the every need of the students, the PUP is constantly reminding everybody of how really life is. When you go out, you may see the train coming and so you’ll be more careful about your every steps. When you visit the mall with your friends, you will learn how to enjoy even without money. These are only some of the many examples and proofs of how it is great to study in PUP. Real life on real situations is what the institution is teaching everybody. Therefore, let us all be like Ms. Bernabe, very positive and very proud of being a PUPian and a PUP graduate in the near future.
Mikael Anjo Canlas' Profile
by John Niña Andrade
Mikael Anjo Canlas is a 3rd year Broadcast Communication student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He thinks that being one of the “Iskolar ng Bayan” is one of the greatest gift he’d ever had when he chose PUP. It gave comfort to his mother financially.
Indeed all PUP students are grateful that they receive quality education at a low cost. For some being a PUP student is an achievement that they have to cherish in their lives. However, being a PUP student entails a lot of responsibility. When asked what others thought about you as a PUP student, he simply said “Usually people think that when you’re a PUPian, you’re brainy and all and for some being a PUPian, you’re one of the lowest and poorest people here on earth.
When I asked him what you can say about PUPians being compared to UPians, he just happily answered that it’s flattering. He said that every school has its own uniqueness. Mikael didn’t think that studying in PUP is hard. He just thinks that all the obstacles he is facing are part of being a college student. He said that those challenges molds him maybe not the best but a better person than he was before.
Some people say that PUP is the home of the activist. But for Mikael he just thinks that the students here are “too” intelligent to handle. When I asked him if he would be the President of PUP, what will he do to promote the university? He just said “I don’t have to do anything to promote the university. It’s a form of showing off. I’ll just concentrate on the other problems, I will make the students live up to the name “Iskolar ng Bayan” wherein they don’t have to pay anything.
Mikael Anjo Canlas is a 3rd year Broadcast Communication student from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. He thinks that being one of the “Iskolar ng Bayan” is one of the greatest gift he’d ever had when he chose PUP. It gave comfort to his mother financially.
Indeed all PUP students are grateful that they receive quality education at a low cost. For some being a PUP student is an achievement that they have to cherish in their lives. However, being a PUP student entails a lot of responsibility. When asked what others thought about you as a PUP student, he simply said “Usually people think that when you’re a PUPian, you’re brainy and all and for some being a PUPian, you’re one of the lowest and poorest people here on earth.
When I asked him what you can say about PUPians being compared to UPians, he just happily answered that it’s flattering. He said that every school has its own uniqueness. Mikael didn’t think that studying in PUP is hard. He just thinks that all the obstacles he is facing are part of being a college student. He said that those challenges molds him maybe not the best but a better person than he was before.
Some people say that PUP is the home of the activist. But for Mikael he just thinks that the students here are “too” intelligent to handle. When I asked him if he would be the President of PUP, what will he do to promote the university? He just said “I don’t have to do anything to promote the university. It’s a form of showing off. I’ll just concentrate on the other problems, I will make the students live up to the name “Iskolar ng Bayan” wherein they don’t have to pay anything.
Marian Carpo's Profile
by Imma Kate Sta. Ines
New, exciting and truly memorable. That is how Ms. Marian Carpo described her PUP life. Now in her third year, Marian claimed that she had already learned a lot of things that books cannot suffice and at the same time, thankful to be exposed on the real world. College, for her, is full of personal and social realities of life.
Marian enrolled at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines for what most PUPians looked for, that is, cheaper yet quality education. But how come that this cute little girl have gone a long way from Laguna to study in PUP Sta. Mesa? Well in fact, there exists a PUP branch in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Simply because they do not offer a Broadcast Communication course there, which seemed to be Ms. Carpo's passion and persuasion. Not to mention her obsession to be a part of the PUP society.
An average of one hour bus ride, Marian endures the triumphs, hardships and success of commuting. She once lived in her uncle's house in Quezon City and made it for just two weeks. Finding it hard living in someone else's house with limited actions and consequently missing home. She also tried boarding a house near the school and found herself missing her family like never before. By the way, Marian is a family-oriented individual who longs to be near her loved-ones for as much as possible. Such an affectionate sister and daughter.
When asked regarding the entrance exam, Marian didn't have a hard time going through it. She even ended up with a higher raw score, encouraging aspiring PUPians. Saying, PUP is a place where realities and opportunities will always be open as long as they take the right pathway to their dreams.
Not an activist, Marian is quite proud of PUP's reputation as the home of activists. Saying at least, it has its trademark and thanking the activists who are responsible for the stable tuition fee. "Being type casted as the home of activists proves how socially conscious most of the students are in PUP," says she.
A member of the Every Nation Campus Ministry (ENCM-formerly known as Youth on Fire), Marian is ashamed of being an inactive member. Said, she now realized she shouldn't have joined the organization and boldly admitted that she's bad at managing her time.
Also, Ms. Carpo hates teachers who teach for the sake of income itself without the dedication to be an influential professor. I couldn't agree more. I believe teaching should be done with passion, something deeper beyond the word teaching itself.
When asked, Marian doesn't care about the discrimination between the elite and the state university students. And pity those who are spending hundreds of thousands of peso as investment. A school nationalist, she strongly believes that state university students are still better, wiser and tougher in terms of resourcefulness and out-of-the-world experiences.
Marian who look so petite is ironically in love with eating. It probably plays a big part in stimulating her nerves. Watching TV, anime, movies, sleeping, and chatting also keep her away from any kind of stress.
Straying the PUP community for almost three years now, Marian have developed several virtues. One is to never think of yourself as someone that others will give importance to, but rather find someone whom you will give importance to. Another is the best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time, and the best time to love is now. And most convincingly, money is definitely important than boyfriend. Yes. I agree because for now, there are a lot more ways of enjoying ourselves even with the most effortless ways. . .
Marian enrolled at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines for what most PUPians looked for, that is, cheaper yet quality education. But how come that this cute little girl have gone a long way from Laguna to study in PUP Sta. Mesa? Well in fact, there exists a PUP branch in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Simply because they do not offer a Broadcast Communication course there, which seemed to be Ms. Carpo's passion and persuasion. Not to mention her obsession to be a part of the PUP society.
An average of one hour bus ride, Marian endures the triumphs, hardships and success of commuting. She once lived in her uncle's house in Quezon City and made it for just two weeks. Finding it hard living in someone else's house with limited actions and consequently missing home. She also tried boarding a house near the school and found herself missing her family like never before. By the way, Marian is a family-oriented individual who longs to be near her loved-ones for as much as possible. Such an affectionate sister and daughter.
When asked regarding the entrance exam, Marian didn't have a hard time going through it. She even ended up with a higher raw score, encouraging aspiring PUPians. Saying, PUP is a place where realities and opportunities will always be open as long as they take the right pathway to their dreams.
Not an activist, Marian is quite proud of PUP's reputation as the home of activists. Saying at least, it has its trademark and thanking the activists who are responsible for the stable tuition fee. "Being type casted as the home of activists proves how socially conscious most of the students are in PUP," says she.
A member of the Every Nation Campus Ministry (ENCM-formerly known as Youth on Fire), Marian is ashamed of being an inactive member. Said, she now realized she shouldn't have joined the organization and boldly admitted that she's bad at managing her time.
Also, Ms. Carpo hates teachers who teach for the sake of income itself without the dedication to be an influential professor. I couldn't agree more. I believe teaching should be done with passion, something deeper beyond the word teaching itself.
When asked, Marian doesn't care about the discrimination between the elite and the state university students. And pity those who are spending hundreds of thousands of peso as investment. A school nationalist, she strongly believes that state university students are still better, wiser and tougher in terms of resourcefulness and out-of-the-world experiences.
Marian who look so petite is ironically in love with eating. It probably plays a big part in stimulating her nerves. Watching TV, anime, movies, sleeping, and chatting also keep her away from any kind of stress.
Straying the PUP community for almost three years now, Marian have developed several virtues. One is to never think of yourself as someone that others will give importance to, but rather find someone whom you will give importance to. Another is the best use of life is love. The best expression of love is time, and the best time to love is now. And most convincingly, money is definitely important than boyfriend. Yes. I agree because for now, there are a lot more ways of enjoying ourselves even with the most effortless ways. . .
Marjorie Cornillez's Profile
PROFILE OF A PUP STUDENT
by: Marybeth Dianne Dapadap
Marjorie Cornillez knows how to work a room. It was a sunny afternoon and the sun was definitely scorching hot. She gave out a smile, and she showed no signs of being sick few days ago. As I prepare for the interview, I showed the questions that I have prepared for her. I want to give her ample time to clear her mind and organize her thoughts. As Marjorie was reading the material, I noticed that she seems happy with the questions that I have come up with and I could really feel the enthusiasm in her. After a few minutes I already conducted the interview with Marjorie, a certified PUP student.
Marjorie Cornillez is a college student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication. She has been in the institution for four years. The thing that separates her from the “usual" college student is the fact that she is not just a regular student — an irregular student to be exact. Marj was not left much of a choice when she first enrolled here in PUP. Her first choice was definitely to study in a Communication Course, but she was not able to reach the quota. That is why she decided to enroll in any available course then after a year go and shift to Broadcast Communication. She then continues to discuss the experience of an irregular student. “There are both pros and cons of being an irregular student. It's exciting in some ways that I am being exposed to different people with different personality and ideas. Having wide-range of friends made me confident in dealing with future people to be met. The difference only is that I have to deal with the big adjustment of different point of views and attitude.” It seems that she is already comfortable with that kind of set-up.
Then the interview went on to discuss her Alma Mater. The reason why she studied in PUP is the fact that she believes that it gives out quality education which is comparable with the private schools. Her first impression though shows that she does not really like the environment for it seems like it “was not a university itself.” When asked how that impression was changed, she pointed out that it is better if we make the most out of the university and leave out all the negative aspect of it. It clearly shows that she followed the saying “mind over matter”. She also thinks that the university gave her more than just quality education. For her, PUP has a fun environment, for she learns not just academically but in other aspects as well. It really shows that she prioritizes her studies rather than anything else. When asked about the rallies in PUP, she stated that “It maybe true but nevertheless you never make it a priority because the rule implies in PUP is education first and it is well-observed and followed”.
Marjorie is truly not your ordinary college student. Not everyone can claim that they became a contestant in a nationwide model search show! Two years ago Marjorie was blessed to be part of the first “Philippines Next Top Model”. When asked on what actions did the university did when they found out about it, she said that was glad to share that she was amazed by the support that the university has given her during her stint at the show. Even though it has already ended she still dreams of being a successful model — but the thing that really excites her more is a career in broadcasting. The way she said it was really assertive yet sincere. The way she thinks and answers is a good sign that she still has her feet on the ground.
Since this is already her fourth year in college, I asked her about the things that she looks forward to in her last few semesters in the university. She answered with enthusiasm and said that she looks forward in doing her thesis, for she knows that it will help her in the future when she will take up her Masteral Studies. Because of that Marjorie hopes that the professors will arm her with the right knowledge that she will further in her life. To wrap-up the interview, I asked her to justify herself as a true Iskolar ng Bayan, and here is what she said. “Being a good example of a PUPian. Having an acquired knowledge, learned abilities and fruitful activities will make my endeavors progressive is my description of being an Iskolar ng Bayan”. So in a few years time, when you see a certain Marjorie Cornillez walking the catwalks in New York or anchoring her own television program, keep in mind that that girl is a certified student of PUP. A PUPian who is thankful of what she had learned and proud of where she came from. Truly, we can all see a bright future ahead of her.
Marjorie Cornillez knows how to work a room. It was a sunny afternoon and the sun was definitely scorching hot. She gave out a smile, and she showed no signs of being sick few days ago. As I prepare for the interview, I showed the questions that I have prepared for her. I want to give her ample time to clear her mind and organize her thoughts. As Marjorie was reading the material, I noticed that she seems happy with the questions that I have come up with and I could really feel the enthusiasm in her. After a few minutes I already conducted the interview with Marjorie, a certified PUP student.
Marjorie Cornillez is a college student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication. She has been in the institution for four years. The thing that separates her from the “usual" college student is the fact that she is not just a regular student — an irregular student to be exact. Marj was not left much of a choice when she first enrolled here in PUP. Her first choice was definitely to study in a Communication Course, but she was not able to reach the quota. That is why she decided to enroll in any available course then after a year go and shift to Broadcast Communication. She then continues to discuss the experience of an irregular student. “There are both pros and cons of being an irregular student. It's exciting in some ways that I am being exposed to different people with different personality and ideas. Having wide-range of friends made me confident in dealing with future people to be met. The difference only is that I have to deal with the big adjustment of different point of views and attitude.” It seems that she is already comfortable with that kind of set-up.
Then the interview went on to discuss her Alma Mater. The reason why she studied in PUP is the fact that she believes that it gives out quality education which is comparable with the private schools. Her first impression though shows that she does not really like the environment for it seems like it “was not a university itself.” When asked how that impression was changed, she pointed out that it is better if we make the most out of the university and leave out all the negative aspect of it. It clearly shows that she followed the saying “mind over matter”. She also thinks that the university gave her more than just quality education. For her, PUP has a fun environment, for she learns not just academically but in other aspects as well. It really shows that she prioritizes her studies rather than anything else. When asked about the rallies in PUP, she stated that “It maybe true but nevertheless you never make it a priority because the rule implies in PUP is education first and it is well-observed and followed”.
Marjorie is truly not your ordinary college student. Not everyone can claim that they became a contestant in a nationwide model search show! Two years ago Marjorie was blessed to be part of the first “Philippines Next Top Model”. When asked on what actions did the university did when they found out about it, she said that was glad to share that she was amazed by the support that the university has given her during her stint at the show. Even though it has already ended she still dreams of being a successful model — but the thing that really excites her more is a career in broadcasting. The way she said it was really assertive yet sincere. The way she thinks and answers is a good sign that she still has her feet on the ground.
Since this is already her fourth year in college, I asked her about the things that she looks forward to in her last few semesters in the university. She answered with enthusiasm and said that she looks forward in doing her thesis, for she knows that it will help her in the future when she will take up her Masteral Studies. Because of that Marjorie hopes that the professors will arm her with the right knowledge that she will further in her life. To wrap-up the interview, I asked her to justify herself as a true Iskolar ng Bayan, and here is what she said. “Being a good example of a PUPian. Having an acquired knowledge, learned abilities and fruitful activities will make my endeavors progressive is my description of being an Iskolar ng Bayan”. So in a few years time, when you see a certain Marjorie Cornillez walking the catwalks in New York or anchoring her own television program, keep in mind that that girl is a certified student of PUP. A PUPian who is thankful of what she had learned and proud of where she came from. Truly, we can all see a bright future ahead of her.
Athena Michelle de Lara's Profile
Up Close and Personal with an “Iskolar”
by Ralph L. Remolano
Athena Michelle de Lara, is a fourth-year Broadcasting student from the College of Communication. She is already 21 years old from Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City but she is originally from San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Her mother is a music teacher in the name of Ma. Raquel de Lara and her father is Danilo de Lara, a self-employed businessman.
We held our small talk in a classroom near the CoC Theater. I remember those days when our section used to have a class there and having those silly talks during our free time. At first, we made each other comfortable before I started the interview.
Firstly asked, who influenced her to enroll in PUP. She said that no one actually convinced her to enroll here. She was the one who insisted to her parents that she wanted to study in PUP. And she was asked how she describes PUP as her school, she cheerfully said that her university is “astig.” This university taught her how to be resourceful and more patient in a lot of things. She told me that this school taught her more on the right virtues and beliefs more than academics. She said that PUP is a liberated institution her expectations were satisfied in her stay here in our university.
As the interview continues, she was also asked what particular subject in her course she really likes the most; she said that production subjects really captured her interest. When it comes to her most favorite professor, Sir John Gemperle a.k.a. Papa Jack is her bet. The reason why she likes him is because according to her, he is not bookish and he teaches his lessons based on experience.
Athena is planning to take a Master’s Degree in Management after she graduated and she has this dream of applying in a big company that will make use of her talents and skills. On the more personal side, she told me that college life is more difficult and more demanding compared to her high school life. But even though it is tedious, she feels more independent and resourceful this time. Her adjustments were a little bit harder because she has to stay awake even though it is already late just to finish her paper works. But she said before that production subjects really took her interest and during production activities was the most memorable moment for her. The last question was what particular views in her life that changed since she entered college. She said that things in life cannot be achieved easily and you have to strive hard in order to achieve your goals.Truly it was a wonderful experience going back to your Alma Mater. And it is also an enjoyable moment that I got to the chance to talk with a student currently studying here and be able to relate myself to those things that she is presently experiencing.. The up’s and down’s of being an “Iskolar.”
Maricar Dizon's Profile
A True-Blooded PUPian
By: Sonny M. Versoza
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), in its genuine essence, aims to provide the country with the best professionals in different fields and specializations with the state’s assistance through lower education cost. In this view, its students are expected to possess a mixture of exceptional wit and brilliance with the resourcefulness and hardwork that cannot be found to other students.
Just inside the College of Communication (COC) campus, a simple girl has what it takes to be a “real PUPian”. Maricar Dizon or ‘Macah’ as what her friends and classmates usually call her, is a 3rd year Broadcast Communication student. She just turned 18 last April 4. Macah is the second child of Arturo and Fe Dizon, next to Aristotle, and elder to Hector. The name ‘Maricar’ was given by her brother Aristotle before the latter died and this name serves as a beautiful yet indelible memory of Macah’s brother to her.
When asked about her hobbies, she immediately mentioned about reading books, which I can say is currently a rare hobby of the youth. She even added writing literary pieces, watching drama and action movies, and listening to slow rock music. Her interest is movies, just exactly the same with the most Broadcast Communication students in her environ.
Macah’s dream in life is to write a book in the near future – a unique vision only found among the students who are ready to share their experiences and influence other people. She wants the book to be an inspirational novel that will show reality of life in a positive way.
PUP was Macah’s chosen university for a common reason - its affordable and her score did not make it to the University of the Philippines. But this fate brought her to the infamous Pylon of Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The Broadcast Communication course is not her first choice. She was planning to take up Journalism. But she realized she wanted to try something new since she used to be a student journalist in her elementary school. It was a nice thing to hear from a simple girl who wanted to do something different from her usual field. She’s one of the brave students dared to explore herself and moved out of her comfort zone.
Macah views PUP as a “small Philippines”. She believes that the university is composed of thousands of students from different parts of the country, influencing one another with traditions, culture and religion. Due to the university’s popularity nationwide and its mission to alleviate the country from its immediate problems, PUP holds a great number of scholars aspiring to attain their own dreams for themselves and for the country. This proves her belief and she dares to influence and to be influenced.
Her most unforgettable experience in college is the COC’s General Assembly when she was in first year. She was too excited to meet her new schoolmates and her new college that she was expecting to be a lot different from her high school. She also added that she even attended a concert in the university because of her excitement to get to know her new university more.
She also considers that having organization is one of her achievements in college. Her organization brings her more closely to the COC, which she believes is a very competitive college, unlike any other student. She also treasures the experience she is acquiring while in the college that’s why she is expecting to experience more productions among her subjects. This, in her firm belief, would improve her craft which is broadcast production.
Macah is one of the thousands of inspiring students that the PUP has. On her point of view, the university has succeeded in transforming her into a great citizen who would reciprocate all her skills and patriotism to the nation in the near future.
The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), in its genuine essence, aims to provide the country with the best professionals in different fields and specializations with the state’s assistance through lower education cost. In this view, its students are expected to possess a mixture of exceptional wit and brilliance with the resourcefulness and hardwork that cannot be found to other students.
Just inside the College of Communication (COC) campus, a simple girl has what it takes to be a “real PUPian”. Maricar Dizon or ‘Macah’ as what her friends and classmates usually call her, is a 3rd year Broadcast Communication student. She just turned 18 last April 4. Macah is the second child of Arturo and Fe Dizon, next to Aristotle, and elder to Hector. The name ‘Maricar’ was given by her brother Aristotle before the latter died and this name serves as a beautiful yet indelible memory of Macah’s brother to her.
When asked about her hobbies, she immediately mentioned about reading books, which I can say is currently a rare hobby of the youth. She even added writing literary pieces, watching drama and action movies, and listening to slow rock music. Her interest is movies, just exactly the same with the most Broadcast Communication students in her environ.
Macah’s dream in life is to write a book in the near future – a unique vision only found among the students who are ready to share their experiences and influence other people. She wants the book to be an inspirational novel that will show reality of life in a positive way.
PUP was Macah’s chosen university for a common reason - its affordable and her score did not make it to the University of the Philippines. But this fate brought her to the infamous Pylon of Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The Broadcast Communication course is not her first choice. She was planning to take up Journalism. But she realized she wanted to try something new since she used to be a student journalist in her elementary school. It was a nice thing to hear from a simple girl who wanted to do something different from her usual field. She’s one of the brave students dared to explore herself and moved out of her comfort zone.
Macah views PUP as a “small Philippines”. She believes that the university is composed of thousands of students from different parts of the country, influencing one another with traditions, culture and religion. Due to the university’s popularity nationwide and its mission to alleviate the country from its immediate problems, PUP holds a great number of scholars aspiring to attain their own dreams for themselves and for the country. This proves her belief and she dares to influence and to be influenced.
Her most unforgettable experience in college is the COC’s General Assembly when she was in first year. She was too excited to meet her new schoolmates and her new college that she was expecting to be a lot different from her high school. She also added that she even attended a concert in the university because of her excitement to get to know her new university more.
She also considers that having organization is one of her achievements in college. Her organization brings her more closely to the COC, which she believes is a very competitive college, unlike any other student. She also treasures the experience she is acquiring while in the college that’s why she is expecting to experience more productions among her subjects. This, in her firm belief, would improve her craft which is broadcast production.
Macah is one of the thousands of inspiring students that the PUP has. On her point of view, the university has succeeded in transforming her into a great citizen who would reciprocate all her skills and patriotism to the nation in the near future.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Darilyn Dogayo's Profile
College Life is Not as Boring as We Think
by Carla Shane Andaya
“Just practice time management and always keep in mind that your education is the most important thing.” That’s the message given by Ms. Darilyn Dogayo, a 3rd year broadcasting student of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Communication when I asked her to give tips for students who have busy college lives like her.
Busy college lives. Is it because of academics? Most students are afraid to study in college because of that reason. Another is that they think that they will just get bored with it. The question is. Is college life really boring?
This talented student proves it wrong by telling her story, her experiences and achievements from PUP. Coming from Bagong Ilog Pasig City, Darilyn or famously known as Dadah decided to study at PUP because of its quality education and low tuition fee. She was upset when she first stepped inside the campus and even said “Hala, Bakit ganito?” But now, being a part of it, she’s now sensitive and very much concerned with her school. She agreed that some people don’t know how to take care of the PUP surrounding and gave an idea on avoiding the posting of unnecessary things on the wall.
During the interview, her face can’t conceal the fact that she’s starting to love her school especially her college, the College of Communication. She laughed when she said that the reason why she chose her course is because she has the guts, the talent, the face, the knowledge, the attitude and of course the passion.
No wonder! She is now a member of an organization in COC which is the Teatro Komunikado. It organizes almost all of the significant College events and even University events like pageants, concerts and plays.
Also, she became one of the actresses of their plays and one of that is her portrayal as a mother of a bisexual which she considered her best role. According to her, she loves it when people see her in different characters.
How about her academics? Of course, she’s still a student and she considered herself an expert in time management. Being popular is not an excuse for having favorite subjects which she answered the production subjects and not-so-loved subjects like Algebra, Economics and Statistics. Hmm… just like an ordinary broadcasting student.
So now, are you interested knowing what will Dadah be after college? Well, she sees herself as a successful woman with her own advertising company and of course a media practitioner.
By looking at her eyes, I can see that she really likes to be that woman, the woman from her future but when you look deeply in her eyes, you will see that there’s a confusion lingering in her mind. Well, we really don’t know what will happen in our future. What will we be? What job we’ll be having? Don’t worry too much about it. Everything has its own place. Just enjoy our college life and don’t take it as deep burdens. Live with it! Have fun with it! Like Dadah, she just showed us that college life is not as boring as we think.
Ma. Rosalina Flores' Profile
by Maria Cecilia Tena
A third year student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication in Polytechnic University of the Philippines named Ma. Rosalina Semira Flores of BBrC 3-1D was interviewee to gather and to have informations about the profile of a “Iskolars ng Bayan”, a PUPian.
The first question given is “Why did she choose to be a student of PUP?” She said that when she was still on highschool , she was already determined and decided to be a PUPian, to enter the world of “Iskolars ng Bayan” , because of the quality education given & offered in the University, the one and only very cheap tuition fee and she thinks that there would alwaysbe more opportunity here in Manila since she was originally from the province of Batangas. The second question was “What made her choose Broadcast Communication as her course?” Ms. Flores says “My desire to be a part of television and radio industry or the media started since I was in my fifth grade in elementary. That’s why I am already decided to be a media practitioner since I was in highschool. At that time, I am already determined to fight for the truth, to serve the public and to inform them the informations they have to receive”.
The third question is that “Is she really enjoy taking Broadcast Communication as her course and Why?” She said that as the time goes by, she always learn how to love more and more the course she’s taking up and it makes her feel satisfied knowing that she made the best choice of what course to take, She also added “Basta, yung fulfillment, iba!” The fourth question I ask to Ms. Flores is that “Do you think, the University or even the College can give you the right knowledge and Practices concerning your course? Why? and How?” She answered quickly “Yes, but still there are some things missing. One of the primary needs in the study of Broadcasting is the “Speech Laboratory” because a good voice is the main tool of a broadcaster”.
The fifth question is “How do you see PUP as your school?’’ She answered a very short statement, she said “One of the outstanding Universities here in our country”.
I also add some questions about the current issues concerning Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The last question I gave to her is that “What is your stand regarding the “Gang Rape” issue in the University as well as the “Computer Shop” inside the library? “I don’t think that the Gang Rape happened inside the University is the fault of PUP, That’s the girl’s fault. She must know what kind of organization she’s entering. She must be aware of what “initiation really is” and about the computer shop inside the library, it is okay to have computer shop inside the University. I don’t see something wrong about it, but it must not have any gaming services, the facilitation must only allow the students to do school works only. Well I think President Guevarra has something to do with this, he allowed the computer shop to perform those kind of gaming services, he’s really profit-oriented”, Ms. Flores said with a sad tone.
A third year student taking up Bachelor in Broadcast Communication in Polytechnic University of the Philippines named Ma. Rosalina Semira Flores of BBrC 3-1D was interviewee to gather and to have informations about the profile of a “Iskolars ng Bayan”, a PUPian.
The first question given is “Why did she choose to be a student of PUP?” She said that when she was still on highschool , she was already determined and decided to be a PUPian, to enter the world of “Iskolars ng Bayan” , because of the quality education given & offered in the University, the one and only very cheap tuition fee and she thinks that there would alwaysbe more opportunity here in Manila since she was originally from the province of Batangas. The second question was “What made her choose Broadcast Communication as her course?” Ms. Flores says “My desire to be a part of television and radio industry or the media started since I was in my fifth grade in elementary. That’s why I am already decided to be a media practitioner since I was in highschool. At that time, I am already determined to fight for the truth, to serve the public and to inform them the informations they have to receive”.
The third question is that “Is she really enjoy taking Broadcast Communication as her course and Why?” She said that as the time goes by, she always learn how to love more and more the course she’s taking up and it makes her feel satisfied knowing that she made the best choice of what course to take, She also added “Basta, yung fulfillment, iba!” The fourth question I ask to Ms. Flores is that “Do you think, the University or even the College can give you the right knowledge and Practices concerning your course? Why? and How?” She answered quickly “Yes, but still there are some things missing. One of the primary needs in the study of Broadcasting is the “Speech Laboratory” because a good voice is the main tool of a broadcaster”.
The fifth question is “How do you see PUP as your school?’’ She answered a very short statement, she said “One of the outstanding Universities here in our country”.
I also add some questions about the current issues concerning Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The last question I gave to her is that “What is your stand regarding the “Gang Rape” issue in the University as well as the “Computer Shop” inside the library? “I don’t think that the Gang Rape happened inside the University is the fault of PUP, That’s the girl’s fault. She must know what kind of organization she’s entering. She must be aware of what “initiation really is” and about the computer shop inside the library, it is okay to have computer shop inside the University. I don’t see something wrong about it, but it must not have any gaming services, the facilitation must only allow the students to do school works only. Well I think President Guevarra has something to do with this, he allowed the computer shop to perform those kind of gaming services, he’s really profit-oriented”, Ms. Flores said with a sad tone.
Joy Alaine Gapaz's Profile
A Deeper look on a Student’s life
by Hector Aquino
Ms. Joy Alaine Gapaz, is a 3rd year Broadcasting student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Communication. She is 19 years old and currently residing at Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. Originally, her family came from Mulanay, Quezon. She is the daughter of Nora and Jose Gapaz.
Ms. Joy Alaine Gapaz, is a 3rd year Broadcasting student from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, College of Communication. She is 19 years old and currently residing at Bagong Silang, Caloocan City. Originally, her family came from Mulanay, Quezon. She is the daughter of Nora and Jose Gapaz.
Her school’s atmosphere is very nice and the students there are active making the ambience very lively and enjoyable to stay in. She was interviewed in the campus’ gazebo where students hangout during their free time.
Alaine chose PUP as her University because she said that this institution caters and satisfies her capabilities. She also mentioned that this university offers quality education and the tuition fee here is very low. Taking up Broadcasting is her personal choice because she found it interesting and challenging. And being a Broadcast student, firstly asked was if how she can describe professionalism when it comes to work. She said that professionalism is a matter of respect and discipline in different aspects.
When it comes to adjustments from high school to college, Alaine found it hard because she is quite far from her school. She has to travel for about 2 hours before she arrives in her campus. She was also asked if how she can describe her professor when it comes to their teaching abilities. She said that her professors are intelligent and they used to share their personal experiences when relating to students.
In the middle of the interview, she was asked if how she handled those persons who were difficult to get along with specially when accomplishing a certain school project. She said that she just did her part in order to finish those tasks. She also mentioned that a disagreement in a professional work is a natural thing. Sometimes we have to reject other’s idea for the betterment of the project, and it is fine with her. Alaine also bothered to ask if there was a time when she has to make an important decision regarding with her studies. She said that actually she has this plan to transfer to another university because of the distance and she might lose her scholarship. She thought that she cannot continue her study in PUP because of the fare increase but now she already adjusted and decided to continue studying here.
It was an enjoyable time talking with Alaine. It was a nice thing that she was able to share her thoughts and experiences of being a student this time. I hope that she can use those things that she learned when she already entered the real world where bigger challenges are present.
Charmagne Marie Gregana's Profile
The Model Student
by Grechell Ann Silvestre
Charmagne Marie A. Gregana, a third year, Broadcast Communication student form Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila has shared us what’s life to be as a student in the university.
This 18-year-old student chose to study at Polytechnic University of the Philippines because of her sister’s success in its chosen field, Tourism. Charmagne said that the university had molded her sister into a successful person. Her parent’s both agreed to study at the said university since the school is known to be the best caterers of good media practitioners.
With a simple knowledge in Broadcasting, she chose this course for she always dreamed of seeing herself on national television. It was her first choice and she succeeds persisting into this kind of field. Now that she’s finally a student in the university, she can’t say that her life in PUP is a bed of roses. This is simply because she believes that every individuals encounter difficulties. However, being a PUPian is one of the best things that ever happened to her life, in which, admittedly, awakened her from almost everything she used to know and believed. At first, Charm thought of Broadcast Communication as a simple field who just deals with how an individual speak in front of people, how to acquire correct posture, and even how to be well familiar and articulate with the word usage. But then, she admits that she doesn’t have any idea that Broadcast Communication is more than just speaking rightfully. Like most students, she expected to learn more about broadcasting industry. Thus, she also looked forward to the activities whereas she believes will enhance her potentials in communication.
When she was asked of the advantages of being a PUPian, Charmagne proudly says that the number one advantage is that the tuition fee is way lower than in any other universities who also offer the same course. And when we say Broadcasting, she believes that PUP is known for enhancing potential media practitioners. I believe this girl is proud that PUPians are resourceful. Why? It is proudly because the students tend to come up with own-made creative equipment and facilities. Being able to come up with a music video and stage productions tops the list of her memorable experiences at the university. As well as the very first time that their class joined a walk-out so they can attend a rally. At her age, Charmagne believed that students like her should present a good image to others to be able to contribute to the university’s totality. It is because that would reflect to how the university molds their students. She also adds that students must study hard to contribute more in the university’s academic excellence. Speaking of being a good media practitioner, she shares that as part of the media industry, one should take pains in enhancing and developing her expertise. A media practitioner should be able to adapt to different environment and be a keen observer of things happening around her. She even explains that one must be well aware of ethical manners and issues. And as an additional, she believes that patience and persistency are one of the ingredients to be a good media practitioner.
Five years from now, Charmagne would see herself working in the media industry, doing her best to develop her expertise in the field she chose to be. She also sees herself working and learning from the well-renowned and respected broadcast journalist of her time. Optimistically speaking, this girl sees herself slowly but surely going to the summit of her dreams having the greatest lessons from the university, which is, about being good and persistent; being good without needing to walk over other people’s desires and happiness. And persistence, that would not serve its deal if one should only, think of herself. For Charmagne, “If you want to be good, do good.”
Charmagne Marie A. Gregana, a third year, Broadcast Communication student form Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila has shared us what’s life to be as a student in the university.
This 18-year-old student chose to study at Polytechnic University of the Philippines because of her sister’s success in its chosen field, Tourism. Charmagne said that the university had molded her sister into a successful person. Her parent’s both agreed to study at the said university since the school is known to be the best caterers of good media practitioners.
With a simple knowledge in Broadcasting, she chose this course for she always dreamed of seeing herself on national television. It was her first choice and she succeeds persisting into this kind of field. Now that she’s finally a student in the university, she can’t say that her life in PUP is a bed of roses. This is simply because she believes that every individuals encounter difficulties. However, being a PUPian is one of the best things that ever happened to her life, in which, admittedly, awakened her from almost everything she used to know and believed. At first, Charm thought of Broadcast Communication as a simple field who just deals with how an individual speak in front of people, how to acquire correct posture, and even how to be well familiar and articulate with the word usage. But then, she admits that she doesn’t have any idea that Broadcast Communication is more than just speaking rightfully. Like most students, she expected to learn more about broadcasting industry. Thus, she also looked forward to the activities whereas she believes will enhance her potentials in communication.
When she was asked of the advantages of being a PUPian, Charmagne proudly says that the number one advantage is that the tuition fee is way lower than in any other universities who also offer the same course. And when we say Broadcasting, she believes that PUP is known for enhancing potential media practitioners. I believe this girl is proud that PUPians are resourceful. Why? It is proudly because the students tend to come up with own-made creative equipment and facilities. Being able to come up with a music video and stage productions tops the list of her memorable experiences at the university. As well as the very first time that their class joined a walk-out so they can attend a rally. At her age, Charmagne believed that students like her should present a good image to others to be able to contribute to the university’s totality. It is because that would reflect to how the university molds their students. She also adds that students must study hard to contribute more in the university’s academic excellence. Speaking of being a good media practitioner, she shares that as part of the media industry, one should take pains in enhancing and developing her expertise. A media practitioner should be able to adapt to different environment and be a keen observer of things happening around her. She even explains that one must be well aware of ethical manners and issues. And as an additional, she believes that patience and persistency are one of the ingredients to be a good media practitioner.
Five years from now, Charmagne would see herself working in the media industry, doing her best to develop her expertise in the field she chose to be. She also sees herself working and learning from the well-renowned and respected broadcast journalist of her time. Optimistically speaking, this girl sees herself slowly but surely going to the summit of her dreams having the greatest lessons from the university, which is, about being good and persistent; being good without needing to walk over other people’s desires and happiness. And persistence, that would not serve its deal if one should only, think of herself. For Charmagne, “If you want to be good, do good.”
Leighnor Ann Gumogda's Profile
Certain as a she is
by Cherry Lou Nequia
Leighnor Ann M. Gumogda, 18 years old and living in Batasan Hills, Quezon City has no concrete plan of studying in PUP. She was a student of Batasan Hills National High School when her classmates persuaded her to come with them and fill-up the requirements for PUPCET.
“Actually I’m just swept. When I’m in high school, I never thought that I’ll be studying at PUP. It really never even crossed my mind. My classmates told me to file an application for the PUPCET and I went with them since I’m already late for UPCAT,” she said when asked how was she able to know about PUP. And luckily the lady who was just swept away passed the exam and not only had that she passed but got a high score as well. Before and after the examination she did not consider enrolling to other universities. “PUP lang ang pinag-enrollan ko my mother’s choice- low tuition fee.” Everybody has the same reason why they enter PUP and Leighnor’s mom was practical enough. With 500-peso tuition fee they really made a wise decision, mothers really know best.
Ever since high school, she went to a lot of seminars and attended a lot of press cons that’s why she took Bachelor in Broadcast Communication “It’s the influence.” When it comes to subjects, as for her there’s no hard subject everything can be learned in the process. But the problem she sees aside from financial aspect is the professor. “Minor subject profs ang problema ng karamihan, specially me. Sila yung nagpapahirap, too many requirements that are not needed. Tsaka most of them, di proficient.” How about the COC professors? “Magagaling ang mga COC profs.”
Leighnor is not active with extra-curricular activities but she maintains her good grades and she enjoys being a COC student. Her favorite events in COC are the Sikat Awards where productions are given recognition; Cheering Competition “kase lagi tayong panalo, sikat na naman” and COC Foundation Week. Although she is busy fulfilling her responsibility as a student and as a member of her family, she finds time to compose songs, play guitar, read books and surf the net. But her study habit? “Nothing specific.”
PUP had faced controversies in the past few months, the gang rape, the computer shop in NALRC and recently the five-month old fetus found in one of the comfort rooms at the Jasmine Building. As a PUPian how is she going to defend the school when somebody puts it down? “’…yun ang dulot ng media, parang sponge ang tao. Most especially yung average or below average, di natin sila masisisi kung ganun yung mga reaksyon nila kasi yun ang nakikita nila at naririnig nila. D’yan pumapasok ‘yung tinatawag nating sophisticated communication, dapat daanin nating mga mas nakakaintindi sa paraang ‘di ikakalaki ng gulo.” And the best way to do that “prove them wrong”.
Every school has its good and bad side so what makes her proud to be a PUPian? “The answer is obvious, maraming magagandang bunga ang PUP, marami kang makikilalang magagaling na taong mula sa PUP.” For that she believes that her batch will be one among them.
Five to ten years from now she sees herself in a radio station she wants to be a disc jockey first before entering the television and movie industry, “that would be my preparation.”
Leighnor was influenced by her classmates to consider PUP, because of her mom, she finally decided to enter PUP, because of her wit and intelligence she managed to be a PUPian and she is paving her way to be one of the best in her batch and to be one of the best in her future field.
Mary Shayne Infantado's Profile
Regular day for an irregular
by Tessa Joy Noche
It’s really hard to cope up with new environment. You will mingle with different people who rose from different culture and you will abide with their interest for them to like you. And the best examples of people who are experiencing this are the irregular students. They mingle with different student everyday. They become resilient so that they can go with the flow.
PUP students are known in the country as intelligent active ye humble and resourceful. Aside from low tuition fee, Polytechnic University of the Philippines offers high quality of education.
And Mary Shane J. Infantado is one of the lucky and best student who was given a chance to be part of the PUP circle of achievers. She’s an irregular student originally from the College of Accountancy. The primary reason why she decided to shift to broadcast communication is because the subjects in accountancy were very draining and tough since they have lots of exams to take and their professors are so harsh and perfectionist that is why it hard for them to study. “I don’t have any regrets in shifting. I’m having a great time in this college and I am so happy to be part of the certified outstanding college in the university”, Shane answered when she was asked if she have any regrets.
Though she’s an irregular student she’s still happy because she found new friends. But sometimes she’s having a hard time in coping up with the new environment because some people are making prejudgments towards her.
“At first, I expected that it would be fun and challenging because most of my friends who are ahead of me and took the same course (bachelor in broadcast communication) most likely worked on productions and field”, Shane said. Shane is an adventurous person, she loves to explore that is why she chose to shift to broadcast communication.
To be free and to express herself is what she wants. And she believes that one way of expressing ourselves is through writing.
Shane Infantado is a very participative student. Though some of her classmates misunderstood her, she remains standing and fighting because she believes in the cosmic rule of karma that what you do to others will be do unto you.
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