Last November 11-15, DOST-SEI’s second science bus went to UPLB to introduce their new mobile science learning facility, the “nuLab”.
This science bus is primarily for senior high school students, with its advanced STEM modules that are specially designed to help students recognize their knowledge and skills in the various STEM fields.
Here is a short video clip that will give you a glimpse of what’s inside the nuLab. Click the link below:
Get to know Gloria Therese Eusebio and her experience in the swimming competition in the Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) held in Batangas City.
It’s that time of the year again: cold breeze, warm hugs, chocolate drinks, and gift giving. It’s Christmas time!
November 19, 2019, the University of the Philippines Los Baños celebrated the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bunch of students, families and group of friends gathered at the Carabao Park for the event. Here’s a short video clip about the event’s highlights.
I can’t believe I survived the first semester here in UPLB. I’ve experienced a lot of things, good and bad. But both have molded me into something better. Being a development communicator-in-training, I have been exposed to a lot of things, events, people and their stories. So, how was my experience? Did I improve? What are the things that I picked up from those encounters?
For my Week 2 Entry, we were tasked to grade or assess ourselves and I mostly gave myself a grade of 2 for my qualities as a media writer. However, my skill in the gathering of data is by far the lowest score I gave, which was a grade of 3. I’m aware that I could be a bit lazy on the gathering of information but five (5) months after, I’ve realized how important that information is. As a communication student, we are responsible to deliver or diminish messages and information to our specific audience. If by any chance, I missed one information, it could have a big impact or change to my story. That is why I now give importance to the process of gathering data. Gathering of data helps us build the story that we are making. Those facts and information that we’ve collected serve a big purpose which is to support our news stories.
Moreover, during the first semester, my lab teacher, Ma’am Trina Mendoza, really helped me know my strengths and weaknesses when it comes to my qualities and skills as a media writer. With the help of our lab exercises, we were able to identify the things that we still lack, the things that we still need to improve and things that make our stories reliable. Every exercise/activity, she always makes sure that she gets to ask us about our experiences after making the exercise which is very thoughtful and considerate. All in all, I can say that this subject helped me know myself more as a media writer. I’m already excited to know what’s next in line for me and how it could also bring a big change in my life.
Oh, how I wish I could turn back time and give some pieces of advice to my old self. But, who am I kidding? I can’t do that. Well, I would still share it anyway.
Rejection doesn’t always mean you’re not good enough; that you don’t deserve to have that thing. It means that you just have to try a little harder with your game faced on. Rejections lead you to something better.
Don’t depend your happiness on how productive you are today or for this week. It’s okay not to do anything. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to feel unproductive.
It’s okay to build connection with other people but don’t ever forget the connection that you’ve had with yourself before those people even came into your life.
Let yourself be sad. This is the time that you realized that you are a human being. You’re in pain. You’re tired. And that’s okay. Sometimes, letting yourself feel that sadness, makes you stronger. You learn how to get up but now stronger, bolder, and wiser.
Spend quality time with your family and friends as much as possible. I know college could be so draining. All of the paper works, quizzes, essays and activities, who wouldn’t feel burn out? So, if ever you feel like stopping then rest. Find good comfort in your friends and family. It’s always good to have someone you could lean on.
Agoncillo, a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Batangas. What are you waiting for? Join me for a quick tour around our town. Just click the link above for the video.
Oh, UPLB. Look what you’ve made me do *laughs and cries simultaneously*
It’s midterms season now, and it seemed like UPLB has now turned to a zombies den full of caffeinated students trying to hang on and survive during the busiest time of their life. So, do they even have time to rest and chill? Well, of course, they do—we do.
Here are some of the little things I do when I need to chill:
Create. This is a very unusual thing to destress or unwind, I guess, but this really helps me a lot. Lately, I’ve been into digital art and it really makes me happy. Whenever I feel stressed or unfocused, I close all the tabs on my laptop and just proceed to create art.
Hibernate. Every college student knows how important naps are. We may have neglected it from the past, but now, we would do everything just to get some—8, 7, 6 or even 5 hours of sleep.
Indulge. Donuts? Milk Tea? Spaghetti? Burrito? Give it to me. I guess I’m not alone on this one. Every one of us, when stressed, indulge all the good food that we could afford. So, buy that burger, fries, or sundae! You deserve it.
Laugh. Sometimes, when sleeping and eating doesn’t work, all I do is meet up with my friends (who are also free, by the way) just to catch up. Of course, laughing, hugging and crying will always be there. It’s also nice to have some time with your friends, away from all your academic responsibilities.
Long walks. If only Freedom Park could talk, he would have talked to me every single time I was there. Sometimes, being alone isn’t bad. We all need some time with ourselves, reflecting with whatever we’re going through. Try taking some long walks and 20 minutes later, you’re all good. You’re now ready to take the challenge again.
So, to you, who are experiencing the same thing right now, all the stress and anxiety that *coughs* the university is giving you, let me give you a virtual hug and a pat on the back. You can do this. Everything will be alright. Let’s go, Isko and Iska! Padayon.
October 10 is a very special day for all UPLB students, staffs, and employees. This is when the University celebrates the Loyalty Day and Alumni Homecoming. Year 1918, 60% of the total student body and 27 faculty members served in the Philippines National Guard during the World War I to help the US when they needed more manpower against the Central Powers. UPLB was still called UP College of Agriculture (UPCA) back then.
In line with this celebration, our Professor in DEVC 11 class have tasked us to feature one UPCA/UPLB alumni profile and the key lessons that they have learned from the University.
On the same day of the Loyalty Day in UPLB, I have interviewed an alumna of the University, Ma’am Angel Jaojoco. She holds an AB Degree in Communication Arts and is part of Class 2000.
Entering college, the University had given Ma’am Jaojoco a lot of realizations. According to her, “UPLB have such a diverse mix of students coming from different provinces in the country, speaking different dialects, with different beliefs and status in the society. One should take advantage of this and learn how to synergize and build camaraderie despite the differences.”
“Coming from highschool it’s not that easy as you are surrounded with people basically same as you. But the life in the university prepares you for your life in the workplace wherein diversity is even more evident,” she said.
Ma’am Jaojoco was a supply planner in Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) all over Asia. As of now, she is a full-time mother to her three beautiful children wherein one is currently studying in the same university as a freshman student.
It’s that time of the year again whereGrade 12 students all over the country seemed to cram every single lesson from junior high school to senior high school to prepare for the well-known College Entrance Exam in the Philippines,UPCAT.
This year, October 5-6, the University of the Philippines Los Baños was flocked with a lot of UPCAT takers accompanied by their family members in the hopes of becoming an Iskolar ng Bayan. Holding their test permits, different emotions could be seen at each other’s faces; some were worried and anxious while others are surprisingly relaxed and confident.
As I’ve walked around the campus, I’ve encountered a lot of students who have something to share about their experiences concerning their UPCAT stories.
One of those is a student from DLSU Laguna who is currently in the Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand. She shared that she didn’t feel any pressure during the exam. “Wala syang time pressure pero yun lang. Sa math part ako nahirapan. Compared sa ACET, noong recently doon kasi parang nakakatense talaga. As in di ka makakakain. Unlike dito, mas maaga akong nakatapos before magtime.” In line with her strand, she would like to someday take up Business Administration in the University of the Philippines Diliman.
As for Wayne, a student of St. Vincent College of Cabuyao, he feels a bit tensed and agitated. He hasn’t taken the UPCAT but despite feeling nervous, Wayne is sure and confident of what he’s about to take that day. “Parang maganda na dito po ako magtapos. Nakikita ko po yung sarili ko dito”, he stated.
Additionally, Kayla Manguera, a student of Calamba Doctors College, dreams to study in the University of the Philippines Los Baños as an Agribussiness Student. She also shared how she reviewed and studied for UPCAT. But despite those, she admitted that she feels like she’s still not prepared enough. Nevertheless, her will to study in UP is stronger. “Kasi po dream school ko dito tapos parang ang ganda pasukan.”
Nonetheless, whatever their preparations and experiences are, a true Isko and Iska know in their heart that once they step in the University, there’s no turning back. It’s true that UP will break and mold you. Therefore, to all future Isko and Iska, strive and persevere. Everyone could be a student but not everyone could be an Iskolar ng Bayan so prove to the world that you are indeed deserving to be one.
“Relax. Enjoy. Don’t be tense and do what you can.” – Parent of 2020 UPCAT Taker
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