Author: Cherry Baguilat

Moving Forward

At the start of this semester, we were asked to rate ourselves. We assessed our qualities and skills as media writers. Now, that the semester is almost done, we are again asked to do so. Here are my results:

My qualities as a media writer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16PbS9eWFcoKQjCLigLEZnOmD46wyvcpD/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VepuEwtOIKIfH0eXJpFGzogpXkZxTJfl/view?usp=sharing

My skills as a media writer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OCcmSGX4aM5feqM0nafG-pAzmuK7DvuU/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZG84CJ7I2fypWlTiVTJjTga7jRnKFoD/view?usp=sharing

Most of my media writer qualities and skills improved, but there is still plenty to develop. Which, I will hopefully achieve as I continue my training to become a development communicator.

Reminders from me to me

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhN3RvZefnCDzWUUok6M52iB9HAJorka/view

The first semester has been a roller-coaster ride. It made me realize a lot of things. I met new people and of course making friends with them. It has also been our time of adjustment. With that, here are some reminders and advice I wish I could tell my old self.

Put in more effort. Don’t cram! Don’t work on your requirements only when the deadline is near! It will save you from a lot of pressure. It will also help you make competent outputs. It will save you from a lot of low scores. Do your best in every activity. Please self, stop being lazy and put in more effort.

Grab every chance to learn. Don’t limit yourself to what you already know. Don’t be afraid to do things you aren’t good at as it will help you improve. If there is an opportunity to learn grab it if it doesn’t conflict with your priorities.

Manage your time. Know your priorities and keep them as priorities. When it’s time to study, then study. Set aside time to rest but don’t drift too much as you always lose your concentration. Also, keep in mind that you have multiple subjects, all equally important. Manage your time so you can tend to all of them.

Loosen up. Pressure, stress, and many more challenges we overcame and still will have to overcome next sem. Please self, loosen up. Rest when tired. Celebrate when needed. Also, learn to accept failures and rejections. Enjoy the process of learning.

Take care of your health. You’ve lost a lot of weight since you started college. Be more efficient and manage your time wisely so you won’t have to sacrifice your mealtime and sleep for your Acads. Your health is more important as you won’t be able to perform efficiently when having health problems.

Laban lang self! Kaya mo iyan!

My Version of “How to chill?”

    University life can be stressful for students. They go under a lot of pressure just to pass their requirements on time, get passing scores in their quizzes and exams alongside their personal duties. It can be hard as sometimes these activities come simultaneously. However, stressful it might be, we should still be able to cope up with all of it and enjoy our university life. Here are some ways on how to chill:

    1. Take a brief walk
      Taking a brief walk can take your mind out of things. Personally, when I feel drained after finishing my classes, instead of riding a jeepney, I walk home. I also take a rest and sit at the freedom Park to clear my mind. Therefore, I’m thankful for our university’s rich vegetation.
    2. Read
      Reading personally relives my stress. Put away Acads related readings and read whatever literary work you like. Just enjoy the journey. No note taking and highlighting. Just letting the piece take you to places, feel mixed emotions, and temporarily disconnects you from this stressful world.
    3. Listen to Soothing Music
      It is said that music has a calming effect, so, when stressed I listen to music. I like to listen to piano instrumentals may it be classical compositions or just a cover of any song. It is also said that soft music lets you meditate and think about things. However, listening to any music genre you prefer, not necessarily “soft music,” is also good.
    4. Spend time with friends and family.
      Spending time with family and friends is very helpful in relieving stress. You get to confide with them and share whatever you are going through, may it be good or bad. Knowing that there are people who got your back is also motivating.
    5. Sleep
      Exams, quizzes, requirements, and readings do give us sleepless nights. So, personally, when I get the chance to rest and get a good sleep, I grab it. I take a rest and get ready for a new set of activities to finish.

    UPCAT 2019 Stories

      https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lY5XxCkZ6m9NUAQQt8CVWDwn3_0Ql16r/view?fbclid=IwAR2L6eQW1Yoxd3ZMU_TlVgeMedmC564lgRUnsNUIWez4rK4Jw720k9MjJNg

      The UPCAT took place in various venues in the UPLB campus last October 5-6, 2019.

      For our ninth weekly writes entry, We went around interviewing future Scholars ng Bayan and parents. In this video are some of their stories regarding their dreams, reasons, and expectations for the exam.

      2019 UPLB CDC Distinguished Alumna Awardee

        https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FRVE8BkzMzcfTb49MLl8bmXiNvbz-vnh/view?fbclid=IwAR3rUr62IFy4P9q4F0c0BxYAQTh-YF3MZno8O8YuFllY0mV6EgoV19ojHkw

        Teacher Veronica ‘Vicki’ Quintana- Arioder, a Development Communication graduate of UP Los Baños and a Masters of Education graduate of UP Diliman, is known for developing the Instant Reader Program which aims to teach children to read in 20 days. The system is also successful in teaching children with varying learning needs and difficulties (i.e. Dyslexic). Thus, she is known as a reading and dyslexia specialist.

        With this interview, we can learn more about Teacher Vicki, a distinguished alumna awardee of the College of Development Communication.

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