Realizations

“Realization always comes late.”

Jaime E. Lualhati

Mr. Jaime E. Lualhati is a graduate of class 1984 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Animal Science. Mr. Lualhati is a successful business man in which he likes to stay humble about. He is a loving father of two children, one of which is a freshman in the university and the other is in senior high school. When asked about his experience as an iskolar ng bayan, he describes his stay by telling about how as an Animal Science Major, he would memorize, research and comprehend. It became part of his day to day college life.

I guess from a more mature point of view of mister Lualhati, compared to his old college self, He would encourage his old self to manage his time more and become more independent early on, he would have focused more on those subjects that weren’t too difficult.

“To graduate with honors could have been possible also. Realizations always come late.”

Jaime E. Lualhati

This message is essential for us struggling college students because one day, when we look back at our old selves and think that we’ve come a long way, we always have some minor regrets that we wish we could have done. This is not to scare us but to encourage us to do the best we can and to have fun as much as possible while we’re in the university.

Another thing is that we may falter at times but it’s okay. What’s important is we are able to move on from that and also learn from it. We must not dwell on our regrets and failure and keep in mind that there is a plan for us. We must never give up no matter how much caffeine is in our system or how many sleepless nights you’ve had. Always remember that when you look back from the future, you’ll know that you did your absolute best.

101st Loyalty Day: An Alumni’s Story

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yObYIw6f4C7N-GpkLNsJujmb4qZhFhkT

On the 101st Loyalty Day here in the University of the Philippines Los Baños, or the celebration of UP students and faculty serving the call of duty, honor and country during the first world war, I was able to interview one of UPLB’s alumni about his experiences and the key lessons he has learned during his stay in UPLB. His name is Wenceslao Dela Viña, batch 78 of Agricultural Engineering, and batch 84 of Masters in Agricultural Engineering.

He stated that he chose UP because of his two elder sisters, who also studied in the same university.

Kasi yung dalawa kong elder sisters dito nag-aral tapos kami ang first batch na kumuha ng UPCAT. Before hindi required, tapos ayun nakapasa ako kaya dito ako nag-aral sa UP.

Wenceslao, Los Baños

During his stay in UP, he said that he has learned two things, being a critical thinker and the need to serve the country.

Ang isa ay yung critical thinking, you have to reason out, kailangan idefend mo yung mga ideas mo, hindi spoonfeeding kasi sa UP eh and the need to serve the country.

Wenceslao, Los Baños

An Interview with a Distinguished Alumna

For Week 10, we interviewed Miss Veronica Quintana Arioder, a reading and dyslexia specialist who was known for founding the Instant Reader program which aims to teach kids how to read in 20 days. An expert in her field of educational communication, she was recognized by the College of Development Communication as a Distinguished Alumna during the Loyalty Day program.

In this interview we learn more about her and her motivations and lessons learned throughout the entire journey.

Tips from a distinguished alumna

“Hard work is a pre-requisite to success.”

Maria Veronica Quintana-Arioder, 2019

During the talk with the 2019 CDC Distinguished Alumna Awardees, Miss Maria Veronica Quintana-Arioder’s words really struck, not just me, but every single soul that was present that day in LR1. Her thesis adviser once told her that, “Life is tougher outside of the university.” And so, she shared some tips during her talk, and these are:

Learn to listen to others

“You have to collaborate with others to make progress. You have to listen to others before you speak.

Maria Veronica Quintana-Arioder, 2019

Don’t mind people with little minds

Be you. Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Don’t mind what others say and keep going.

Live your calling

Don’t be scared to take the road less travelled and live your calling!

“I put my heart and soul. That is what reading is all about.”

Maria Veronica Quintana-Arioder, 2019

“I chose the road less travelled.”

Maria Veronica Quintana-Arioder, 2019

Key lessons worth remembering: Celebrating the 101st Loyalty Day

Recorded during the opening day of the 101st Loyalty Day, We, the Devcom Explorers joined the Loyalty Parade to interview alumni and students regarding the said event. We asked for their key lessons from their stay in the campus and how were they able to prepare in the making of their college’s float (in the case of the students).

Throwback Thursday

Struggle is real, that’s how Engr.Romnick Pelagio de los Reyes describes his five years worth of college education here in University of the Philippines Los Baños. It was June 2012 when Engr. de los Reyes first set his feet in the university with the hope of becoming a civil engineer in the future. Five years later, finally, his dream became a reality.

During my talk with him, he shared me these three life lessons he acquired from UPLB. First is to build a support system. According to him, it is really important to have a set of genuine friends during your college life. They are the one’s who’ll help you along the way especially when the road goes bumpy. Second is to always remember your reason why you’re here in the university. In times of difficulties and hardships, these reasons encouraged and helped him to do better and keep on going. In these reasons, he found the strength and the hope to go on and continue what he had started. And lastly is to enjoy the college life amidst the pressure and demands of it. He told me that it is a once in a lifetime experience so might as well enjoy every bit of it.

Two years after his graduation, he is now rendering his service in an engineering firm somewhere in Manila. Truly, his struggles and hardships had paid off. Padayon, Engr. de los Reyes!

The Finishers

By: Eirine Baldovino, Charm Artiola and Angela Rufino

During the Alumni Homecoming in Elbi, we have interviewed three of the Finishers. We’ve asked them the question: “ How was your experience in UPLB?”. We got different reactions in response and we realized, their experiences aren’t so different from others.

But, it’s their methods of survival that make them unique. Bow down to the Finishers.

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1x5xcVRBT-tiDrBm3suoItpY4GHEXx95O/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1FDEjdME-hlW8dmd9xf6pwM2t2ta59wqL/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1CItt5w3up5cVdCjQJWWci7Dq9sQeTnXj/view?usp=drivesdk

The Finishers

By: Eirine Baldovino, Charm Artiola and Angela Rufino

During the Alumni Homecoming in Elbi, we have interviewed three of the Finishers. We’ve asked them the question: “ How was your experience in UPLB?”. We got different reactions in response and we realized, their experiences aren’t so different from others.

But, it’s their methods of survival that make them unique. Bow down to the Finishers.

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1x5xcVRBT-tiDrBm3suoItpY4GHEXx95O/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1FDEjdME-hlW8dmd9xf6pwM2t2ta59wqL/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1CItt5w3up5cVdCjQJWWci7Dq9sQeTnXj/view?usp=drivesdk

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