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Four months have passed and it was one extreme roller coaster ride with all the twists and turns and the ups and downs. It was a semester full of sleepless nights, stressful days, and overwhelming requirements. Nevertheless, it was still a period of change, growth, and acceptance. If you would ask me, I wouldn’t have this semester any other way, but if I would have the chance to go back and give my older self some advice this is what I’ll tell her:

Dear Kristina Isabel,

Here you are, in your dream school, finally living the dream. Right now, I know you are full of uncertainty and self-doubt. You ask yourself, “Will I ever be enough?” or “Is this the right path for me?” And that is completely okay. A bigger environment can really be overwhelming. This semester will be a battle and I hope that through these tips you will be armed and ready for it.

First, I want you to always remind yourself that you are strong and capable, it was you that brought yourself here. You have prepared enough, you have sacrificed your mental and physical health, and you gave it your best. Despite all your struggles you came out strong. Please do not belittle your capabilities, please use them to fight.

Second, I want you to feel your emotions, you cannot be strong always, the number of requirements can tire you up. Giving your best and still not meeting the standard can make you feel hopeless. You will face many setbacks and its okay. You can be sad just as you are allowed to be happy. It’s okay to not look your best. It’s okay to show the world that you can be vulnerable because pretending can only eat you up and tire you more.

Third, always do your best, listen to your professors, take down notes, review your lessons, prepare for your tests, and submit your requirements on time. This will not be easy, especially if you have to do this for all your other subjects. It takes practice, do it bit by bit, and in the end, it will just be a routine to you. Do not procrastinate, you do not have all the time you need in college so do things while you can, this will not just lessen your workload but it will also avoid you from cramming. And trust me, if you do not cram your outputs, you’re likely to submit better ones and get better grades.

Fourth, have a support system. I have to stress out that college wouldn’t be easy but having friends can lighten up the load. In your first semester, you will meet your super classmates. Each of you wouldn’t have a clue on how college works, but I tell you, it will be best to figure all of it out with them. From lunch breaks to vacant schedules to staying up late to do school works, your super classmates will stick with you through thick and thin. So, treasure them. Sometimes, even if you think you’re strong enough and you can do everything alone, there will be a point in your life where you’ll need help and support. When things get tough and workloads become hard to handle, it’s nice to think that you’re not battling everything alone. You may be away from home, but I assure you that you will find a family in the people you will meet.

Fifth and last, live in the moment and set your goals. You only live once, Kristina, but it’s not a life you should live recklessly. You have to know why you do what you do. You have to know in your heart who you are doing it for. Everyone has their purpose, sometimes it’s not just clear to everyone what that purpose is. You then have to explore to discover it. Things will get easier when you know how your efforts will turn out in the future and how you will be able to impact others through what you do and what you will be. So keep that in mind, learn to love what you do and everything will come into place.

I wish you the best of luck, college will just be the beginning. There will be a life ahead that will be much harder. But I want you to know that after you have won a lot of battles, you will be a warrior, a warrior who’s ready to fight, a warrior who will come back after the setbacks, and a warrior who sacrifices, not just for her own benefit, but for the benefit of those whom she bled for.

Before I started writing my entries for blog 6050, I was asking myself, “Do I really need to do this?” They are good writers and they have the skills. I am not a writer like them and I don’t have the passion for writing. Based on my rating that I gave for myself, I got a lot of 3 and 2. As the semester ends, let’s see if there’s an improvement.

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1ebUijiD061dEZcNGTuk8o9_LIuSRPfH8/view?usp=drivesdk

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I can say that at least there are qualities and skills that has improvement. All of the tasks that our professors gave us especially during our DEVC11 laboratory helped me hone my qualities and skills. At first, I was struggling. I don’t know if I did it right. But after all of those activities, I can say that I improved.

Kaya ko pa! Laban lang!

Hi Daniel! I know that your first semester here in UPLB feels like eternity, but I am so proud that you’re still here, pushing yourself for this last week! I wish I could go back and tell you these highly important pieces of advice, for you. Nevertheless, use this still for your future endeavors and carry on siz. :)))

Daniel, do not waste any of your spare time and do your requirements needed, as soon and as early as possible! There will always be time for your lazy days and in this time period, it is not for it. Learn to manage your time wisely so that you avoid procrastinating and cramming you works, okay?

Mumsh, in our lives choices are inevitable. You should really think hard on what choices you pick and made. I know that you’ve made the wrong choice which you regret up until now so for the next time, I need you to think intensely on the consequences of your choices and pick the most beneficial for you. There’s countless possibilities with your choices, therefore, pick what is the most righteous thing to do.

Daniel, please do not stress yourself too much and just do what you got to do. Do not overthink and over-analyze everything that’s on your mind. I know that if you stress too much, you’ll just avoid doing those necessary things for you to progress. Sometimes it is better not to think and just move forward on these certain things and do these certain actions, and I want you to do that.

Siz, step out of your shell and surprise yourself on what you can do. Always push yourself not only for the better, but for the absolute best. Don’t be afraid to take risks and let your voice be heard in this crowd that seems the inaudible. Tell yourself that you can be just like one of them, that you are also great, and that you are also worthy to be here. And for that to happen, you need to be brave and step out the comfort zone of yours!

Daniel, I know that failure affects you highly. It just lingers to your mind steadily, affecting all your senses, all your choices, and all your actions. I know that failing gives that feeling of not being enough. Please always know that failure is a part of the learning process. It is also inevitable and its bound to happen to us. Its okay to feel this certain way, but you’ve got to be back on your feet and move forward. Don’t let a failure define who you are. Use it to learn, to grow, and to progress.

Four months have passed but it feels like years have already gone by right? This is the wildest journey so be prepared and hold onto the boat because you’ll about to have a glimpse of what life is. To your past self, here are tips that’ll help you not regrets your actions and decisions along the way.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XaZCuvYxBxSSQ2tlkjHqjtMzcwPU8pVP

1. Never Cram

Cramming is never a good idea like ever! If you think you can finish your output in a limited amount of time? Think twice because you indeed can but there is so much thing that will be sacrificed such as the quality of your work, grades and even your health! Believe me, I’ve experienced making homework while crying because I’m so sick and forcing myself to finish it for the deadline is right around the corner. To you past self if you want to live longer, never cram again.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oiEK4KUGpyfNUQvEA2UNfaOp80YQ9iN4

2. Crying will make you feel better

Don’t ever think of bottling your emotions again and desperately trying to show the world that you’re strong and crying is not an option. Dear, it’s okay to cry sometimes, showing to your friends that you’re not okay is not a wrong thing to do. Crying will make you feel better or stronger, it will help you to think clearly and release any negative emotions you’re feeling. Always remember that after wiping your tears, stand up and be your best again.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KH-N3WP-Eb5wLC8eFKTN7elkHMVTBDNJ

3. Failing does not equate to disappointments

Never degrade yourself just because of a single failure. College is the best place to make mistakes for it means you’ll learn to stand-up alone after the downfall. We are in the process of developing ourselves, don’t be too harsh on yourself just because of failing but take it as a motivation to do better.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IuMebHbk4sPmhxMHtTVKvk-FCciAGLgv

4. Open your eyes

Learn to see on a wider perspective because being in UP means you’ll encounter people with different beliefs. Listen to other people’s opinions and take it as a guide that’ll help you to have critical perspective. Never isolate yourself in only what you believe, in this vast ocean you’re not the only one existing.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lc5BHxwLFwZhmb6bpf-uOcNAagdX1vTI

5. Don’t be afraid anymore

Stop hiding on your introvert personality! There are so many things to discover in this place and you’ll never see the wonderful sights if you will remain afraid. Be confident, it’ll take you to places that will help you grow. Confidence is a superpower within us, use it to your full potential!

Dear past self, if you ever read this, I hope you stop thinking that entering UP is the wrong choice for this decision is so far the greatest thing you did. In just a short period UP will teach you so many things that you’ll be utterly shocked for how much change you’ve experienced. Never forget to take care of your health and enjoy every little bit of things while it lasts.

Your FUTURE is CREATED by what you do TODAY, not tomorrow.

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The first semester has been a roller-coaster ride. It has given me a lot of realizations in life. Where I met different kinds of people and make them as my friends. It was full of adjustments, not just the environment but even the workload that I’ve got before. It was a semester full of opportunities and learning. Where it helps me be a better person. With that, here are some reminders and advice I wish I could tell my old self;

Set your priorities.

Think of the things that are needed. As you plan to make something about it, finishing your requirements ahead of time, read your supplements, prepare for your next classes. If you need to do it make a sacrifice because every sacrifice has a worth. Have a balance in your extracurricular and academics.

Have time for everything.

Do not procrastinate. Use your time wisely. It is better that you finished your requirements ahead of time rather than cram it because there is a big-time that is wasted and it is not productive.

Don’t be afraid of failures.

There will come a time that you have failed your quizzes or exams, accept it and move on. Do better and prepare ahead for it. Try to do an advance reading or rereading your notes. Do not be discouraged. Take your failure as learning, because it makes you a better person, but try to commit fewer mistakes.

Be industrious.

Strive to be your best every day. Think that you can. Do everything that can make your output, worth their time. Again, do not cram your outputs because some of them have the potential to be the best. Use your time for productivity not only for fun.

Enjoy the process.

As they say: “Mahaba haba pa lalakbayin mo.” As you go to different places, meet new people, the opening of new opportunities, go and take it. Because some of them will not be available or seen in the near future. Treasure every moment, may it be fun or sad because at the end of the day there is a learning in every moment.

Hi Gherald! Please take this note in your heart and mind. Strive to be a better person everyday. Keep on striving until you reach your goals and dreams. Keep going! Continue to be Courageous and Daring! Enjoy your stay in the university. I’m so proud of you. One semester down, more semesters to go. Laban lang! Remember that God is with you too. *HUG*

Love,

Gherald

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Juan Nation. In tonight’s episode, we will be featuring CDCiklaban 2019 along with our most trusted reporters and writers.

This output is created with Gabrielle Dela Torre (UV-1L), Ma. Angelika Dinglasan (UV-3L), Marianne Jaraplasan (UV-1L) and Tiffany Postrero (UV-3L).

At the start of the semester, we were required to rate ourselves based on the qualities and skills we think we possess. At the end, we were asked to do the same.
QUALITIES:
Curious or Inquisitive: 2
Intelligent: 2
Industrious: 2
Resourceful: 1
Persevering: 1
Imaginative: 2
Puts premium on accuracy and truth: 1
Loves to read: 1
Interested in and loves people: 2
Service-oriented: 1

SKILLS:
Gathering data: 2
Validating and clarifying info: 1
Organizing info: 1
Writing clearly and effectively: 2
Proficiency in the operation of communication tools and devices: 2

Because of the activities and exercises we did all throughout the semester, I knew that I’ve developed in more ways than one.
Here are the photos as proof of the exercises that improved my qualities and skills:
–Gathering data
-Because of being curious, I learned what Oble really means.
-I improved in operating communication tools and devices.
-I learned how to be more service-oriented.
-To put premium in accuracy and truth.

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With a beat in mind, and the ever reliable phones on hand— I can say with certainty that every single one of us had grown in some way since the first semester.

As of now , my assessment of my current qualities as a media writer would be as follows:

1. Curious or inquisitive – 1

2. Intelligent – 3

3. Industrious – 2

4. Resourceful – 2

5. Persevering – 2

6. Imaginative – 3

7. Puts a premium on accuracy and truth – 1

8. Loves to read – 1

9. Interested in and loves people – 3

10. Service- oriented – 2 to 1.5

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1cgsWDI-ei6SupHuT5HsZQpYY5IoQE_f8/view?usp=drivesdk

From learning how to gather information to cramming a one minute AV presentation, it’s no wonder our skills grew in heaps and bounds as compared to what it was before.

As for my skills as a media writer, this one definitely leveled up:

1. Gathering data – 2

2. Validating and clarifying information – 2.75

3. Organizing information – 1

4. Writing clearly and effectively – 2

5. Proficiency in the operation of communication tools/ devices – 1.75

https://drive.google.com/a/up.edu.ph/file/d/1ywgDIzv_AE0o-SJGAXRKcd8tBQq44JY8/view?usp=drivesdk