“Take a risk, take a chance, and make a change”, this line from a song really portrays the story of an eighteen-year-old girl named Pamela Hornilla in entering UP. Having Degree Program with Available Slot (DPWAS) as the status of her UPCAT result, she’s hesitant whether to take the offer or not considering that there is no assurance to get admitted in her desired program. However, worse comes to worst, there’s only one choice left- UP or nothing.
Given a degree program not related to her strand before, Pamela had a hard time embracing Bachelor of Science in Development Communication as her assigned course. “Ano ‘yon?”- this is the first question that came out of her mouth upon knowing that it’s her assigned program. But as she delved deeper for its meaning, her love for connecting with people awakened. A blessing in disguise, indeed.
Pamela
noun| pa – me – la
1: aspires to make a difference
2: patuloy na lumalaban para sa Diyos, pamilya at bayan
Scribbling motivational quotations on crumpled papers, sending random inspirational messages to unknown numbers, and listening to people’s story- these are the activities that she loves to do. Therefore, without a second thought, she opened the door for BSDC. Maybe the reason why she’s not admitted to her priority course is because this is what she’s destined for.
Although there are still uncertainties on where this experience and path will take her, there’s one thing that she’s sure about, she will use this as an instrument to make a change, to make a difference. For now, Pamela will savor the moment and will look forward for more people to connect with.
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