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👩🏻‍🎓Life of a Paulinan College Student

I still remember when the school announced that we will have face-to-face classes after two years. I can't explain the feeling of excitement and worry. For two years, I've been studying on screen and interacting with my classmates online, so I'm a bit worried because it will be the first time to meet them personally. Not only that, but it's such a struggle to find an apartment, and move out of my hometown. I'm also used to being in the house and having my family beside me. It's really a struggle for me to adjust to a new environment but I need to, and I need to face this because soon there will be more challenges that I have to deal with. This is just the beginning of my college journey.

Meeting my classmates was amazing, it's like I've known them for so long even though we only see each other online. Not only that we get to bond but it's an opportunity for me to join our outreach program because we have the chance to tutor and help one of the adopted barangays of St. Paul University. I'm truly happy watching the smiles and hearing the laughs of the little kids there. I can't explain how grateful I am to my school for allowing us to have an outreach program, because helping other people will not cost you anything, but seeing them happy and grateful is much more valuable.

When our department held a socialization in order for us to socialize and get to know each other more really does excites me because not only that I get to spend some time with other people, but I have to chance to dress up.

It was such a memorable experience for me, especially cheering my friend for joining the pageant. She may not be the winner, but I’m glad that I’m able to help and support her in little ways.

On the other hand, college life will not be complete without tons of requirements, activities, and exams. Part of being a psychology student, we need to administer questionnaires. I remember, in a day we need to administer into three to four classes and it was so exhausting but fulfilling because we get to finish our work and it was such a great experience for us to use in the future.

When we were still in online classes our laboratory is in Labster, but now we get to do it on our own, and it’s more fun and challenging. Some of our laboratories is really complicated but I’m thankful because I’m with my groupmates who would help and assist me.

Paskuhan 2022 also enables me to showcase my talent by participating in creative attire and parol making. It was an unforgettable experience for me, all the sleepless nights and hard work pays off even if we didn’t win, just by looking at our work I’m proud to be part of the event. My life in college has been a never-ending challenge, I’ve met a lot and enjoyed it, and I’ve been frustrated in my studies, but most of all I learned something and I will be forever grateful for this experience.

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GET TO KNOW ME👀

Good day everyone! I'm Marianne Erika S. Aggabao, but you can call me "Erika" for short. I love to draw and paint. Recently, I've been interested in clay sculpting. I also love to watch horror movies, listen to old songs and do arts and crafts. I'm the type of person who enjoys having my "me time" but I also mingle with my friends when I'm in the mood. I also enjoy peace and quiet environment because I'm a sleepy head. Reading poetries also becomes my past time.

Five years from now, if God permits I see myself finishing my med school. Sometimes, I wonder if this is the right path for me but now I'm sure that I want and I can do this. I know it will not be an easy path, but I'm almost there I just need to believe in my self and work hard for my goal in life. St. Paul University Philippines grooms every student to be the best of the best, and surely this school would help me to grow and bring out my full potential in order for me to develop skills and knowledge I can use in the future once I become a medical doctor.

Honestly, before entering college I've been confuse what course would I want to take but now that I'm already in 3rd year I must say BS Psychology is the best choice for me. Not only that this course is very broad in the field, but it's interesting to study and to know more about the human behavior. Ever since I've been intrigued why a person acts in a certain way, there will always be a reason every action, and that pushes me to pursue this course. I wan to be able to understand other people and to listen what's on their mind that they can't let out. Because I believe, sometimes we only need one person to understand us and that could change someone's life.