Author: Dulay

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Development-communicators-in-training are not just excelling in academics, but they surely can dominate the field of sports as well. 

CDCiklaban is an event wherein the students from the College of Development Communication showcase their strengths in various physical activities. These includes basketball, badminton, volleyball, and many more. One of the most awaited events during the CDCiklaban is the Mr. and Ms. CDCikblaban which proves that DevCom students both possesses beauty and brains. With that here are the candidates of this year’s pageant:

Ms. CDCiklaban Contestants:

Kriszia Mae Prologo, Batch 2019 

Neisel Lyca Petiza, Batch 2018

Gloria Therese Eusebio, Batch 2019

Quinzhy Jimenez, Batch 2019

Mr. CDCiklaban Contestants:

David Clemente Alcala, Batch 2019

Dale John Caballero, Batch 2019

Marc Angelo Baccay, Batch 2018

Rudy Parel Jr., Barch 2019

SPORTS WEAR ATTIRE

CASUAL WEAR

Mr. and Ms. CDCiklaban contestants in their Casual Wear.

This year’s Mr. and Ms. CDCiklaban are both proudly representing Batch 2019, Block WX2. 

Ms. CDCiklaban 2019 – Kriszia Mae Prologo & Mr. CDCiklaban 2019 – Rudy Parel Jr.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YUGmaCQU2hHaVFLGETxdA6tCUss5yja0

by: Mia Bueta, Catherine Uy, Stephen Buenaventura, and Hendrix Dulay

As students taking BS Development Communication in University of the Philippines Los Baños, many will approach and ask, “What is DevCom?,” “Is it like MassCom, but with a heart?,” or “What jobs/opportunities will you get from taking DevCom course?” At first, we have no idea what to say. After weeks studying, we now have answers to those questions. Here is a video introducing Development Communication and the top three questions answered by BS DevCom freshmen students. 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IfgkpyU03ZPEIRQPb-EyVUlp4MMW06Qj

Groupmates:

Buenaventura, Stephen (UV-2L)

Bueta, Mia Carmela (UV-2L)

Dulay, Hendrix (UV-2L)

Uy, Catherine (UV-2L)

On the days of November 11-15, 2019, the Department of Science and Technology visited Los Baños by sending its two buses to present the elementary, high school and college students its new mobile science learning facility, the “nuLab.”

Members: Mia Bueta, Catherine Uy, Hendrix Dulay, Stephen Buenaventura

Ginanap ang taunang Christmas Tree Lighting noong ika-19 ng Nobyembre, 2019 sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Los Banos. Dinaluhan ito ng maraming tao upang matunghayan ang opisyal na pagsisimula ng Pasko sa Elbi. Kasabay ng malamig na simoy na hangin ang pagningning ng mga mata at pagtawa ng mga tao.

Ano nga ba ang Tatak Pasko sa Elbi?

by: Mia Bueta, Catherine Uy, Hendrix Dulay, Stephen Buenaventura, and Marwin Bayaborda

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As the semester ends, looking back at all the activities, events, quizzes, and exams, I have not realized that my first semester at the college of development communication is nearing its completion. Remembering the first month of the semester, when I can still say that I am a freshman in every aspect, I, or rather we, assessed ourselves on what are our gradings on ourselves in terms of the qualities and skills as a media writer. In the assessment, I have given myself low/average in most of the parts, except for one in the skills, and that is where I was confident. Currently, with the semester ending and all of the activities that Devcom has given to us freshman, I can say that I have improved in some parts of the skills and qualities of being a media writer.

In the assessment, I gave myself a three (3) in the qualities which are; Curious, Intelligent, Industrious, Resourceful, and Loves to read. While two (2) on; Persevering, Imaginative, Interested in and loves people, Self-oriented, and Puts a premium on accuracy and truth. I cannot say that I am fully imaginative and persevering that I could have given it a one (1), but I do know at that time that I am what I say I am in the assessment.

Currently, I can say that I have improved, even though the improvement is rather small or insignificant, improvement is still an improvement and that what really matters. Although I still cannot say that I can give myself a one (1) rating on my two (2) ratings, My three (3) ratings have improved, especially in the industrious and resourceful qualities. Even though it is not a one (1) in the ratings, an improvement of two (2) is enough for me to know that I have gained something.

In being resourceful, you would have to be able to gather data or information at unexpected times, and think of another way to gather the data, if not, more effectively and precisely. And I have become more industrious in a way that I have finished more output at the same time that I would have before with lesser outputs.

In the assessment on the skills of being a media writer, I have given myself an overall rating of a three (3) with; Data Gathering, Validating and Clarifying information, Organizing Information, and Writing Clearly and Effectively, with the exemption of Proficiency in the operation of tools and devices having a rating of one (1), the only skill that I can say that I am confident about.

Today, I can say that I have improved on all of the skills, not a perfect rating, but improved in the way that I am confident about my skills possibility and future. An example of my improvement would be on my data gathering and validating and gathering information, where I know what data or information is valid and reliable in the age of fake information. As well as organizing the information well, with clear and effective writing, removing some unused and redundant words.

The first semester is nearing its end, and I have a ton of memories that the semester gives that I will cherish forever until the very end of my university life. There are instances that I would want to travel back and tell to my self what I need to do in order for me to further enhance my life here in the university, and at the college of development communication.

1. Take a rest! One of the most important thing to do ad remember while we are now in college is that everyone needs to rest, either it is short or long, resting will help us relax our minds and ready ourselves for the upcoming events/activities.
2. It is okay to cry. I know that you are trying your best to survive the semester, but sometimes, when it is just really too much for you to handle, cry, so that you can have a time for your mind to acknowledge the reality of college.
3. Try to make everything fun. We know in college that there are numerous workload that would deter the meaning of the word fun. However, incorporating on what you think can make the task fun, means less of a hassle to you.
4. Try to eat until you are full. Sometimes, we cannot have a full meal, especially in the mornings, since the daily routines are mostly waking up, take a bath, dress, and go to the first class, missing breakfast entirely. So make sure to eat something before going to class.
5. Always smile! even when times go by against you, even when you think the world and odds are against you, always smile to have the positivity around you more profound and life-changing to other people.d

Besides the fact that every week is a stressful week, the midterms are somewhat the semesters start of the renowned hell week of UP. The midterms are mainly compose of numerous quizzes, exams, and activities or group works, this is where the ‘rising action’ of the stress of the semester starts before going to the climax of the hell week. 

Of course, us students, cannot handle multiple load of activities, quizzes, and exams, since we need to have balance between our self, and the environment around us. So naturally, we look for a way to have all the negativity of the stress that surrounds us and how to cope and adapt to the stressful times of the midterms.

EAT!

Of course we eat three time a day, at the very least, and it is needed for our body to be readily able to handle the day without any sort of blemishes of sickness and hunger. What I mean by eat, is that, fill to your hearts desire to any of the craving you have. This is one of the proven ways of destressing in times of heavy task and workloads. In eating, there is right or wrong in what you consider as delicious, as long as you treat yourself till you have the contented to your hearst desire.

Have a walk with fresh air

We have been graciously gifted with a wonderful atmosphere and location here in UPLB. Sitting at the foot of the beautiful Mt. Makiling, the fresh air of the mountain brings calmness to everyone who sits and relax at the parks of UPLB. And when stress takes its toll, take a scenic walk around the campus and enjoy the fresh air that the university gives off, and appreciate the view of the campus itself, and have a quiet time with yourself while taking in the winds of Mt. makiling.

Watch

Enjoy yourself with a series of anime and/or dramas that makes you intrigue, laugh, cry, and smile. Watching some series makes you relieve of the stress of the realities at the university. Of course there should be some consideration on how much time should everyone spend on watching their beloved anime and/or dramas. However, we still can enjoy ourselves in watching and have the stress from our minds be replace by satisfaction and pleasure.

SLEEP!

Every day from Monday to Sunday, we experience sleep on a daily basis, ranging from eight to ten hours. However, UP students, normally get six to eight hours of sleep, sometimes even lower,  according to my own experience. So when stressful times come, and that is inevitable in our current state and in the university itself, sleep is the natural and BEST way of relieving anything related to or in accordance to stress.

1. Study smart

Of course, there will always be a recalling of the previous lesson and/or notes before the exams. however, since the notes are more than what you can possibly acquire or remember, my advice is to study everything, BUT, remember only the key words and/or phrase, use photographic memory if it helps you, or if you have it.

We all know that not all students are the same, that is why it is advisable to find the comfort level of the students, experiment with things, listen to music or not, go to a crowded place or not, etc., just find the comfort of studying smartly and effectively.

2. Time wisely

Use the time wisely. Being a university student is on another level of those in high school, wherein the exams are in a week with no other projects or quizzes form different subjects, in universities, no specific time or date is needed for the professors to announce an exam. So plan ahead and see which of the possibilities that you have chosen be beneficial to you with your exams. 

3. Do not force yourself

Forcing yourself will result to a less productive learning. Do not force your mind to acquire or learn something immediate. Learning should, supposedly, take a prolonged period of time. Immediate learning, for most people, is clearly ineffective. Take your time in learning, try to understand the lessons properly so that 

4. Take a break

Continuous studying can be good, but, taking a break, either long or short, can be a great benefit for you in the long run. Having to rest for five minutes to half an hour, can reduce the stress that you put on the mind, thus can result to have a healthy mind to continue learning. 

5. Just let yourself be happy.

Try to have a smiling face after or before the exam, showing that you have a smile in your face means that you have endured all of the stress from the countless and nightly study for the exam. Give yourself a reward, do anything that can make you feel happy, a great way to destress once in a while.

It is okay to fail, no one is ever perfect.