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Noah C.

Densing
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019
My NSTP 1 Journey Reflection
Nationalism for me is an abstract thought that guides people in their culture and
most especially their identity. It gets in the way of international relations sometimes.
However, it encourages national growth and social responsibility. This benefit was first
taught to me officially in college during the first week of school when we had our first
NSTP sessions.
I remember the first day Ma’am Bargen entered class and asked us the question:
what is your dream? to which only a few were certain in their replies. Some wanted to
be nurses, some wanted to be doctors, and some wanted to be someone else. She then
related our answers to another question: where will you practice your dream? to which
many responded that they would go abroad and earn a huge pay. We were then
challenged to think about what we said and wonder if it’s the best service that we could
provide to the Philippines. To me, I think it is not the best way, but it is proven to be a
strong help to the families who are here because they will be encouraged to spend
here; the problem though is that the products that are usually bought are from the
U.S.A., Europe, and others, flowing money out of the country again, which only gives
weak help in the country’ economy. The goal of OFWs are amazing, but I think the
families here should reconsider their expenditures.
As part of the curriculum, we were tasked to learn a few new things: the R.A.
9163 (the NSTP Act of 2001) and the history of XU as well as its mission and vision. At
first glance, those are just some unnecessary work for me. But when the class dug
deeper as to how all of these connect especially for the legislation, I understood the
idea of the establishment of NSTP as an alternative to having just military service like
America. It was an implication that service to the country can be in different ways;
although they have the primer of defense, at least they had the idea to let the students
do different kinds of defense: defense from a lack of intellect (LTS), defense from a lack
of sustainable actions (CWTS), and defense from foreign powers that disturb our sense
of sovereignty.
This thought process was further enhanced by the first Saturday sessions, where
Ma’am Gab reintroduced Filipino values, the idea of nationalism, and many more. The
topics hold up, which sparked something in me where I then asked myself on how I
could participate better in serving my country. It sounds cheesy, but the examples of
negligence towards the Philippines struck home, then I felt guilty. I realized I was not
active enough for my homeland.
A few weeks later, Ma’am Bargen showed a TEDx video about someone
discussing the factors of what a good citizen is. Eric Liu said that those factors are:
power, imagination, and character. These three factors must go hand in hand in order to
become a good citizen. I then figured that maybe I would find a plan where I would
apply them. At the time, I had no idea, but I kept the factors for a later time.
Sessions had come and gone, until we started discussing what I think was the
start of our ongoing community profiling. On two Saturday sessions, I remember Ma’am
Gab with her topics on what a Filipino community is and does. The lessons were a
rehash of the Filipino lessons from Grade 11, but they are a good refresher because the
goal of NSTP is to be able to interact with the country, and that would be done by
interaction with the people who occupy the land and cultivate it. But how would we be
able to connect with them if we don’t know what they are? These sessions gave a very
good glimpse of what to expect from society and accept them before we have ever met
them. I think this is good practice because thinking of solutions earlier rather than
adapting for a long time first will reduce the productivity of help and growth, given that
we are time-bounded by just 3-4 hours every Saturday with the place we’d be assigned
to.
Afterwards, we were introduced to our main task as NSTP students for the
semester, which is community profiling. In the most basic sense, this is knowing who
and what people are living in a certain place, and sometimes, it is also knowing what
conditions they are living in, so that we may be able to hear their voices and let the
authorities know what needs to be done in order to alleviate their living as they see fit.
We were given different techniques to consider using, but Barangay Indahag only
needed the most basic of information regarding their population, so we had less things
to think of.
We were briefed on what to do before, during, and after each profiling session.
For me, they were basic and normal, so I had no problems doing it. The problem arose
when we started on the actual session though. The first session was chaotic in a sense
that the group members were not in one location because of the lack of planning. The
second session was delayed in starting because of an activity of the leaders and
contact persons that we were not informed about, which we had to start later, forcing us
to stay in the multicabs longer while studying for a major exam that happened that
afternoon. Nonetheless, both sessions were successful.
I felt obliged to do the profiling until I came across talking to the people there to
ask for interviews. That was the moment that I realized that I needed to take this more
seriously. Without even saying a word yet, not even a conversation started, I have seen
enough in their eyes, their body language, and their homes. They were living the simple
life, with some spices and problems that come along with it. But I have also sensed that
they needed more. Some couples wanted to be married but did not know how, when, or
where. Some kids wanted to answer on their own but could not because of illiteracy.
They have wants and needs that need to be addressed, but in the meantime, I want to
talk to them more and spend more time with them so that I may see. A little immersion
might be helpful here.
I believe there goes my spark for change. I want to address these concerns to
fulfill their needs as citizens too. I believe I have connections to power, some
imagination, and a heart to make sure that what I’ll come up with together with my group
would be sustainable and people-centered rather than profit- or reputation-centered. But
that will be for another time for NSTP 2 in the next semester. At least I have the idea
needed that catches a glimpse of their situation.
As for now, I look back and realize that the fun in the NSTP sessions have also
been due to my group mates. They have stuck around unlike other NSTP classes, and
they get the job done. As a leader, I am proud of that. During the Saturday session with
the roleplays and other group activities, they made sure that we’d present no matter
how simple it is. There is still a lack of drive in order to keep going as well as think for
the people we’ve met, but I think everyone has their own pace. I hope that we may be
able to catalyze that reaction that will make them more concerned citizens during the
next semester.
Efie Shane Andrea C. Rafer
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019

My NSTP 1 Journey

I never thought that I would be able to practice Nationalism at such a young age.
As a member of this generation and as a teenager, it never came to my mind that my
thoughts, ideas and actions could be of great help to our nation. Through this subject, I
feel very blessed to extend and offer what I have and what I am capable of, for the
betterment of our country and the community.

At first, I felt a bit disappointed because for the first few weeks of the semester,
we just stayed in the classroom and I was expecting a lot more from NSTP. I thought
that there would only be a one-day orientation then we will be expected to do the area
work the week after. But as we went on with our classroom sessions, I have also
realized that it was necessary not to expose us directly into the field without complete
knowledge of what to do and what our roles would be.

A few weeks have passed and we were asked to choose between LTS and
CWTS. I chose LTS because I really liked the idea of teaching younger children and
seeing them learn something from me. Also, I already have an experience of this
through our Tulong Dunong Activity when we were in grade 10, which made me think
that it would be easier for me to do the task. A week after this session, we were
informed that the majority of our blockmates chose CWTS, therefore, we would have to
provide service to the community, instead of conducting tutorials to younger children. I
was very sad and disappointed upon knowing this because I really thought that we
would be assigned according to our particular choice. Sadly, it doesn’t work that way
and I can’t do anything but to accept the given task and learn to appreciate it.

After a few months of having classroom sessions on both weekdays and


Saturday schedules, educating and training us on what to do in the field and how to deal
with the different people that we could possibly encounter, we were finally deployed to
our designated areas. I was really excited because this was the day that I have been
waiting for, the day that we finally get to apply what we have learned and the day when
we finally get to interact with other people and do our tasks as NSTP students.

During our first area work, upon arriving at our assigned area, me and my
partner, Gwyn, took the opposite direction from where our classmates were headed
because we wanted to interview as many people as we could. We were lucky enough to
be able to finish the task immediately and without any hassle because there were
already 5 families living in a boarding house. So, we interviewed all of them and there
were a lot of realizations that came into my mind. First thing that I have realized is that I
am very lucky for having everything that I could possibly need right now. Everything is
given to me by my parents. During our first area work, I could see that some of the
families that we have interviewed might be struggling financially. But nevertheless, I still
salute them people that we have interviewed because they are still working hard for
their children, and what is very important is that despite the hardships in life, they still
remained intact as a family.

For our second area work experience, me and my partner had some difficulties
on finding our respondents because the place that we went to does not have a lot of
people and some of them were already interviewed by some of our classmates during
the first area work session. We roamed around just to come up with one respondent,
who is an old man and lives alone. After interviewing him, we tried looking for some
other people to interview but with the heat of the sun, eventually we gave up and went
back to where the multicabs were parked and got some rest. Afterwards, I felt like I
wanted to pee. So, I asked a lady, living in one of the houses there, if I could use their
comfort room. She then told me that they have no “bowl” and I said that it was okay as
long as there is something that will cover me as I urinate. So, she led us (I was
accompanied by one of my classmates) to their so called comfort room. I was shocked
because it was my first time to see something like that. Their comfort room was made
up of wood and based on what she said, there really is no urinal bowl, instead, they dug
a very large and deep pit and just lest their waste fall down there. I looked down and
saw a lot of very tiny worms surrounding, or maybe even devouring their wastes. Upon
witnessing all of this, it really concerned me because I know that this would not be good
for their health. This really needs to be improved and be given attention in order to
prevent different diseases that may accumulate through this, especially that there are
kids who are living near this pit, and might be able to catch diseases from there. I really
emphasized this concern in the google forms that are provided to us, in hopes that
someone in authority might be able to look through this issue and give solution to it.

To sum up my NSTP experience, I could really say that it was not that easy. It
really requires sweat, effort and sometimes tears, to become a good citizen and to be
able to help our nation. The people that we have interviewed made the whole
experience worthwhile. The way their faces lit up when we told them that we are here to
help them and the interview was for their own good, it makes all the tiredness go away. I
never thought that I would be able to feel this way because I am the type of person who
does not care so much about what other people need. But through NSTP, it made me
change who I am, it made me care more for the community around us. That is why I am
so thankful for this program. I am also thankful for my groupmates, who made the job
easier by lightening up our moods and by always having something to laugh at and
have fun with, from travelling upto reaching our area.
Roni Anne Vida Yana Undag
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019

My NSTP 1 Journey Reflection

From the moment I entered college, I was amused by how everyone are slowly gaining
confidence, values and leadership. I thought that I was about to be left alone by the
other students, especially that most of my friends transferred to a different university. At
first, I had an impression that maybe NSTP would not affect on myself at all but instead,
it changed my perspective about the society and how I treat other people. In fact, I
thought that National Service Training Program will just be an extra baggage in our
curriculum that we are required to attend but I was wrong. I was never a nationalistic
person but then this program taught me more than that. It acted as an eye opener for
me as it involves exposure in the community.
Personally, I am a shy person. I find it difficult to interact with people because I am
afraid to be judged. As a freshmen here in Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, I
taught myself to be open to all opportunities that may come along the way so I tried my
very best to learn as much as I can in all of our lessons in NSTP.
I've learned how community profiling works in our social system. I've learned how to
communicate, understand, and find timely solutions on timely problems that a
community is or might be facing in the future.
I've learned how to understand the society's status based on their way of living,
experiences and culture. So far, in my experience, NSTP has been so much fun. It's not
what I imagined it to be. The exposure, for me, was very adventurous and learn lots of
lessons that you cannot be found in books. It is an experience to remember.
Saturday sessions are very tiring especially for us nursing students because most of our
major exams are scheduled on a saturday. Yet, this experience made me adjust my
study habits and I found out new habits that worked out for me well. I learned to be
punctual and productive with a limited time. It made me more flexible and I learned to
work well under pressure.
For our area work experience, I learned to step up and be confident enough to interview
people. Moreover, I realized how helpful community profiling is to improve the
community. The feeling of accomplishment due to the little effort that I put is
irreplaceable knowing that the issues that the respondents said will be a medium for the
barangay officials to come up with a plan to help the people be comfortable living in the
barangay.
Greuze Gwyn S. Daleon
1-NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019
My NSTP 1 Journey Reflection

​ s a child I was already exposed to being a nationalistic person. I was


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encouraged by my parents to join school organizations that will help me develop my
nationalistic attributes. I joined the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and became a troup
leader regardless of being a very small girl. I was helpful, diligent, brave and loyal to my
country thus, sparked my dream of becoming a soldier like my grandfather or a police
officer like my other grandfather. Sadly, my parents discouraged me to take the PMA
exam because they said that it was too dangerous for a lady and told me to become a
nurse instead. So I went back to XU and enrolled for nursing.
I was about to choose ROTC but was surprised to know that nursing students
were not allowed to take ROTC. I was really sad that day because i felt that my only
chance to train and feel like a soldier was taken away from me. With a heavy heart, I
joined NSTP.
I wasn't able to attend the first day of NSTP class because of reasons that I
cannot remember. On the second day however, I was able to meet ma'am Gab. Upon
meeting meeting her I noticed that she always talk as if she was giving us an
inspirational speech. At first, I didn't want to listen because I thought that it was lame
and boring and not as fun as ROTC. She started to give us activities instead of lectures.
I participated because it looked fun and it is fun.
The third day of NSTP class was the first day I met ma'am Bagen. I was a bit
nervous because many higher years was talking about how they didn't want to make her
mad because she was so strict and scary and that caused the little me to be very
behave. When I met her I was shocked because she wasn't what they told me that she
was. She turned out to be funny and out going. I had fun during her lectures because it
was clear that she really loved her job. Right on that moment, I started to like NSTP. I
realized that it wasn't really boring and that I need to give it a shot. I listened to the
lectures and found was able to learn may things from the history of NSTP, to the core
values of XU, characteristics of an NSTP student until community profiling and Drug
Abuse awareness.
During our area work was able to encounter different kinds of people. I met
single parents who are living alone and stiving hard to give their children a good and
promising future. I also met a diseased-82-year-old man who lived alone, unable to
see,walk, and speak properly and was also deprived from having an education when he
was in his elementary years because he had to work for his family's food. Stories that I
was only able to read on books or articles were right infront of me. It saddense to think
that people from my country are greatly suffering and some people with high power are
ignoring them. This made me want to pursue my course and eventually become a
doctor because I know that if I have power I would be able to help the powerless.
Looking back at my NSTP experience, I have realized a lot of things but most
importantly, I realized that being nationalistic is not limited on being brave and tough,
and dying for our country. Being nationalistic is having a heart to serve other people
with anything in return. Because of NSTP I have learned that the greatest love you can
give to your country is unconditionaly loving the people in it.
John Lucas E. Rimando
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019

My NSTP 1 Journey Reflection


I didn’t really get what NSTP was at first. I thought it was a subject related to
nursing because of the letter “N”. I soon got to learn new information I did not expect to
learn at all.
When I enrolled for my first year in nursing, I soon got my class schedule which
very much excited me. I soon got to know who were in the same classes as I. I was also
glad that I didn’t have any Saturday classes while my other friends told me they have a
Saturday class called NSTP. After a week, I soon got informed that me and my block
mates will be having Saturday class. This felt new to me since I haven’t had Saturday
classes since my bridging program last 2013, though that lasted for two months only.
This new subject will actually last for a whole year.
I asked my friends what NSTP was and even they had no idea what it was. When
we had our first discussion, I was excited. I wanted to know what NSTP was. Then I
learned that it was about national service. I really didn’t get it at first. “Why now?” came
into my head. As well as the question, “Do we really have the time?”. During the first few
weeks of discussion, I enjoyed the meetings. Our Wednesday class was up to 9AM and
we had four more hours until the next class. I wondered what matters could I attend to
at the time. Then moving to the Saturday meetings, I really enjoyed the commute to
school since there was absolutely no traffic. Even if I left 30 minutes before the class
starts, I’d still have enough time to buy me a cup of coffee before the class starts.
I continued to enjoy the remaining weeks until I realized that it was a hassle since
we had exams scheduled right after the NSTP subject, I couldn’t review my notes well.
Then when the time came that we actually had to go out of campus, I was a bit excited
because I wondered what will happen outside. However, the out-of-campus activity did
not reach my expectations, honestly. When we arrived at the destination, it was super
hot and instructions were given after around 30 minutes, it was a waste of time since
instructions were not passed right away. And that was the first day, I was disappointed.
In addition, very little and unclear instructions were disseminated about the filling up of
the RBI forms.
We went off campus for two meeting only. The second, being similar to the first.
Late instructions were given to the drivers on which area of Taguanao do me and my
NSTP group mates had to be spread out.
Then for our last activity, we had an environmental strike which still did not
exceed my expectations. I expected that each block or each NSTP group will be spread
out around Divisoria with a formator to guide the group and watch over them. However,
we only stayed in front of the gates of school. I didn’t get the strike, some students put a
lot of effort into their posters and the area for strike was only in front of the gate. I felt
like the message only reached a little number of citizens and did not really feel an
impact happened on the community.
I tried hard to participate in the NSTP activities but sad to say, the activities
weren’t really that effective. Overall, I am not too happy with the activities we have done
in the subject. Although, I wouldn’t say it was a total waste since we were still able to do
many things for the community.
Hopefully, NSTP 2 next semester wouldn’t be a disappointment to me since I
really do participate in the activities and despite busy schedules such as exams after
the program, I still do my best to help contribute to the community.
Camela Jane M. De la Peña
NSTP 1 – NA
Personal Reflection
October 3, 2019

MY NSTP 1 JOURNEY

I entered my class in NSTP 1 with a happy thought and excitement. To start my


NSTP journey, it begins with a joyous orientation, and with a cheerful formator. The
class was so happy and expecting for more joyous moment as we enter in that
respective classroom every Tuesday. Suddenly, during the 3rd Saturday class, we are
told to transfer to another class section and I was not able to went to school that day
because I am not feeling well. Thus, I was not able to choose what class do I want to
be in. When Tuesday comes, I went to the NSTP office to asked what section I belong
but fortunately, they did not able to enrolled me yet to another section because they let
us picked what section do we want to be in, considering our schedule. Moment later, I
was able to picked the Wednesday schedule because that day was only my vacant
schedule and I accepted the fact that instead of having that day a rest day, I need to
attend the NSTP session every Wednesday. But before that Wednesday schedule, I
was also scheduled to Tuesday class, same time of my previous schedule of NSTP 1,
and again I was not able to attend that class because it is not a XU CLASS but a
NON-XU CLASS. Therefore, I need to choose and picked again for my final schedule
and here is the Wednesday class.
To continue, I felt awkward when I entered the NSTP class of NA. I noticed that their
class were already close to each other, I mean they were already comfortable with their
classmates and it is a good thing to looked for. Moreover, I was overwhelmed as they
welcome me in the class especially to my group mates. I am so thankful for them
because they make me feel comfortable even if I was new.
When the area work began, I felt so nervous because I didn’t know what to do and
what should be the proper procedures of interviewing people in Taguanao, like I always
thought that they would get offended to whatever questions I am going to ask to them.
But I am always thankful to my partner because he could be the reason to make me feel
“go with the flow” even if he would not tell me that words, but his actions are the reason
why I survived in interviewing householders. He is so optimistic. I was so happy that
time because we are told to interview only 5 householders but we got to interviewed 6
householders. Interviewing families you don’t even know is not that easy because you
don’t really know yet what they were thinking about me, about us.
Another area work, the 2nd area work was so tiring because we got to go to the
area where we were not sure for the road to reached the destination. Luckily, we have
tour guides who brought us to that very “pang-pang” and it happened that the road was
so slippery, just to reached out for an old lady living in the “bahay-kubo” with his
grandson who was not able to go to school because he was not a registered citizen, I
mean the mother of the child was not able to registered him in the city registrar because
they grew up with “no read, no write”.
So basically, my NSTP 1 journey is a mixed emotion, it is like a roller coaster ride
from having rejections through tough times, from joyous moment through emotional to
breakthrough. This was my unforgettable moment because I was able to glance the
different situations and status of living. And I feel so lucky and thankful to God Almighty
for giving me family who really strive hard just to give me a convenient life. With that, I
learned a lot of lessons in my life and my grandparents did it right. They are my
greatest mentors who really taught me to be versatile and should always accept every
individual regardless of their race, their status in life, religion and many more. And that
was exactly the real meaning of “Persons for and with others”.
Clarke Selwynne M. Abing
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 3, 2019

My NSTP 1 Journey Reflection

At first, I thought that NSTP was just an extra baggage in our curriculum for which
students were required to attend. Classroom session started, activities and tasks were
done by me and my groupmates. Honestly, my only motivation of entering the class is
not being marked late or absent in class. Every classroom session, the only thing in my
mind is what happens after the session. I also didn’t like the volunteer that taught our
Saturday sessions because she’s making the session’s ambiance a seminar
recollection type and it was so boring and uninteresting. No hate to her though, I just
don’t like the way she handled the class because she made the past session boring
even though we had interacting activities. Upon having those sessions, I really
concluded that NSTP was a waste of my time, no offense.

But as we started our first field work, I realized I was wrong. After that session, I’ve
learned and realized many things from it and it served as an eye-opener not just for me
and my group mates, but also for the majority of my fellow schoolmates as we
witnessed the poverty that Philippines has. I have learned the value of having a family
who can provide basic needs to their family. I realized the blessings that I have right
now, that I'm indeed fortunate enough to own the things that I own right now. There was
this old lady who I surveyed and she told me to write for her because she doesn’t know
how to write. As she told me that, it broke my heart knowing that me as a student
sometimes take my studies for granted, I was very guilty of the things I have done. After
surveying her, I also felt gratitude with the different kinds of families in the community of
Taguanao because even though their not at the best state of well-being, they are still
happy and fighting in every challenge in their lives. I saw the simplicity of life, even
having less, every family of the community does not fail to thank God that they are all
healthy and still surviving their daily lives. I feel partly envy because of how simple their
lives are. Experiencing and encountering luxury and poverty made me whisper to myself
“Inani man diay ka probe ang uban ba. Maulaw man sad ko saakong gina ingon na
pobre raman mi sa pagkakita nako sa kahimtang sa mga tao diri...”.

Having an exposure was truly a tiring task, however, the feeling of happiness, fulfillment
and achievement after the exposure trip was unexplainable, especially when you see
the happy faces of your foster family, with regards to the values that I’ve learned in the
exposure trip, I’ve learned how to be productive and punctual with all the task assigned
to me. I’ve also learned that I should exercise my patience dealing with the people in the
community. I’m very proud that I’m one of the students who experienced it. It made me
realize that I’m really blessed. Our exposure trip was successful, we’ve learned a lot
from them, and from what we saw in our naked eyes.
Vincent J Jadol
1 – NA
NSTP
Personal Reflection
October 2, 2019

My NSTP Journey “Pabaon”

“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a
college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul motivated by love.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

Taking time to volunteer at the many nonprofit organizations, homeless shelters,


advocacy centers, philanthropic fundraisers, local schools and child care facilities in the
inner city is not always at the forefront of young people’s minds while navigating through
their college experiences. But, with a little push from student organizations, local
nonprofits and passionate individuals, volunteerism and community change can start to
take a front seat and become not just an opportunity, but also a priority in the lives of
young people.

I believe one person can make a difference. One person can speak out, one person can
stand up for what they believe in, one person can take action and one person can
change the lives of others. I believe with all my heart in the power of individual people to
make the world a better place.

We need to change our thinking from “I’m only one person, how can I do anything?” to
“What can I do to make a change?” This is a problem in our generation and we need to
fix our thinking. Everyone thinks that they are just one person and there is just seven
billion other people out there who will do the work, when in fact it starts with us. Whether
it is a speech, a movement, or a protest, one single person can make a change in their
community. When someone stands up for what they believe in, a series of chain events
can occur leading to many things.

It has been a few months since we have started College. It has been definitely a few
long months. During this short span of time, we have endured and persevered against
all odds. But then we also have joyful memories and so much laughter. Remember
when we first showed up during freshmen year, we got so lost in this big campus,
running around searching for the right classroom. Having to study for the quiz for the
weekend session but still have to comply something for your major subjects, but then
you did both anyway? We have all grown these past two years physically, emotionally,
and spiritually. We have all discovered our own identities and few months in college has
changed us for the better. We hope that many of us would reminisce every memories
and cherish our time here as an Atenean. One of the hardest things that one could ever
do during college is climbing up the mountainous load of requirements from all of our
subjects, I mean the sixth floor. But what really matters is that we still kept on moving
and alas, we have succeeded together. As we embark on a new journey, just remember
one thing: aim high and experience excellence.

Truthfully, one of the most regretful things that we have experienced in college a few
months in is that we really lack the drive to do things or let’s say the passion for
something or we are just much unmotivated. We think that this is one of the reasons
why we are unsure of everything (from college to our directions in life). But, know that
we are already adults and we need to act our age. Yes it is all cliché and stuff but truly,
we are not saying that we are not capable but we are still at that point in life where we
are still trying to discover ourselves which could be caused by many factors. Also, there
are still many people who are still under their comfort zones. In reality, not only one,
two, four, or five people in your rooms have the “ability” or “right” to have the spotlight
shone on them. Our experience in understanding one another and trying to hang out
with everybody, we can definitely see the potentials in one another. We all have
something that we are passionate about and maybe there could be personal reasons as
to why many would tend to be secretive about or would rather not share about it. There
are definitely things in life that we are good at, but there are also things that we are
horrible at (honestly). But please, never give up on your potentials and passions and
life, time is very limited and we are blessed with life and we can do so much about it.
We can always do better than our best. In reality, we don’t have time for insecurities,
bullying, judgments, and other negative stuff, like let us all have our own time to shine.
Do not be afraid to show off your skills and talents or even discover other stuff about
you. If things won’t work out, who cares right? At least we tried. To be honest, we could
have done a lot of things. If only we would work together and compensate for the gaps
between the flaws in each other, we could have done much more. Nobody is perfect. If
we would try to be more understanding, we’d definitely lessen the troubles in this world.
We are honestly a pitiful bunch like we could have done a lot more with life aside from
our routines. Just think about it, outdoor recreations, organizational involvements, social
movements, academic excellence and even small worships are worthwhile. Try to see
the beauty in small things even if there isn’t much to look at but truly there is another
side to it. The world can be a better place for everyone.

Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to
climb a tree, it would live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Life truly is very
beautiful. Legit, without any just compensation or any bias, life is definitely beautiful and
we can do a lot with it. Sadly, we only have a limited time which is why we should
cherish every moment that passes by. People might say that some are blessed and
privileged and all but in reality, we all have our own struggles and battles that we
continually face even without anyone knowing. But despite these messed up things in
life, we can genuinely say that there are more reasons for us to be happy than to be
more focused on the negative stuff. What we can observe in general right now is that
we are all still at that point in life wherein we are still trying to find ourselves. It is
understandable that there are people who would lean towards various habits, computer
games, make-up, travel, wander, and many more. Yes, we try to understand all of these
but what we want everyone to realize is that there is so much more in life than what we
are comfortable with. There is so much more in life than the things we are usually doing.
There is definitely so much more in life. Common scenario, we are usually very busy
with our phones, love life, or even too focused on our school works that we’d tend to
forget to spend time with our family and friends (or vice versa) up to the point that we
don’t even have time to take care of ourselves. One good advice is that, please, just
please don’t waste the limited time you have not only in college but life itself. Spend
time with everyone and manage it well such that you won’t be missing out with any of it.

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