2 - Transfer Student

Transfer Student

       Hello everybody! It's me again. In case you still don't know me, please refer to my first blog.

       Anyway, my chosen topic for this post is about the things I've encountered as a transfer student. A transfer student is someone who stops studying at one university and starts studying at another. Like any other things, being a transfer student has its own set of pros and cons. Although I have only been a transfer student for less than a month now, I can already tell the disparity between the normal student and myself. The following are some of the things I've noticed so far.

       First, as a transfer student who finished at least a semester at another institute, I have cleared some minor subjects which would be credited as I enroll in APC. This would result in the difference between my schedules and that of my regular classmates. Because of this, more often than not, I go home alone (T^T). But on the bright side, I also go home a lot earlier. (^_^)

      Second, because I'm basically older than most freshmen (although I do look old regardless), I could act more familiar with them. Even some seniors think I'm the same year as them. What I mean is, it is easier to socialize because people think I am either an equal or a senior.

Although, an adding factor for my schoolmates' seemingly respectful tone towards me is my height coupled with my unruly hair and a thin patch of mustache which is a common sight between APC senior students. (^_*)

Nevertheless, something I don't like about this is my fellow freshmen often address me as "kuya"...
I find it awkward and a little offending.
Do I really look that old?...

Feel free to criticize my looks XD

       Third, While a regular student could just enroll without paying too much attention on his subjects, a transfer student like myself must be more vigilant lest you want to get overlapping schedules. A personal experience of mine is during the time when the original schedule was revised by APC.

Thinking back, I enrolled on the first day of enrollment since I was anxious to restart my college life. Little did I know that the schedule of early enrollees was different from the later enrollees. because of this, I had a little difficulty getting new subjects that wouldn't overlap with my original schedule. Kudos to Ms. Registrar for helping me on that matter. (^_^)

Aaaah, a transfer student really could not let his guard down...

Anyway, because of that, I had to pay 1,00 Php, technically for being too excited to be back to school (the fee for changing one's schedule is 100 Php),

       Fourth, although this is a little personal and only applies to some, the amount of my allowance was significantly reduced. On my previous school, I received a monthly allowance of 2,000 Php, not including food expenses, and the fare was nil because my school was only 100 meters away from my dorm.

On the other hand, my current allowance... That's my secret for now. Haha.

Including the everyday fare I spend on commuting, I could only barely afford the food on the cafeteria. Luckily, the meals over there are delicious and they even give a free vegetable side dish and a cup of rice.

ugh... I could only thank Prime Plate and Jollibee for existing. XD

   


       So to conclude my seemingly endless banter, I would like to say that my current lifestyle as a transfer student... is not all that bad. Weighing in the advantages and disadvantages of my position, I could honestly say that there is very little to regret about it. While I admit that I am a transfer student, it is also the truth that I am not bragging about it. On the contrary, I strongly advise you not to be a transfer student unless your passion compels you to. Admitting you are a transfer student is equivalent to admitting that you made a grave mistake in the past. Always remember that some things can only be gained by losing another, and with these gain and loss, you will learn a lesson that you will never forget for the rest of your life.

" Follow your passion and keep moving forward!!! " (^_^)V

     

1 - The New Me!!!

Meet The New Me!!!

       Hello Everyone! I bet not a single one of you guys know me so I better introduce myself first. My name is Jade Ericson M. Adriano. Lately I've decided to go by the name Jason just to feel a little difference from my previous life. I don't mean literally my previous life. Rather, it is to say that I've had enough of my old dull life and finally decided to live my life to the fullest in this new life!

       So for you to understand the 'New Me', first, you must understand the way I was when I was still the 'Old Dull Me'. I grew up in a municipality called Hinunangan in Southern Leyte. Just in case you don't know, it is in Region VIII of the Philippines in Visayas. Comparing myself to my friends and acquaintances over there, I can say that I am just a little more talented than most. I won't say I'm very talented though. Just a little above the average standard.

       Back then, I didn't know about it. I thought that it was only natural for me, and little by little, I grew arrogant. I've always thought before that whatever I chose to do, I could do well. I was not entirely wrong though. Anything I wanted to do, I could do it to at least an average level. Be it studies, sports or music. The only downside is that I never truly excelled in one thing. When you have a lot of alternatives, you will be confused on where to pour your determination. I was satisfied on average alone, and once I gained a little experience, I got bored easily. I changed hobbies an innumerable number of times. Video games, studies, sports, musical instruments, movies, tv series, anime, manga and many others. I even went to reading e-books, love stories and light novels. But thinking back, I realized how shallow I was. I merely went with the flow, thinking that everything will turn out alright simply because it was me. But eventually, I ran out of things to do. Time caught up to me and High School graduation was just around the corner. I haven't given an ounce of thought about my future, because frankly, I had nothing I wanted to be. Neither a doctor nor an engineer, I never dreamed of an occupation suited for me. I was overconfident, thinking I could do anything. As a result, the selection of my course was influenced by my family and peers.

       I went to college in Palompon Institute of Technology in Palompon, Leyte, took the Marine Engineering course and went with the flow once more. But just like all my other failed hobbies, I got bored. Only then did I decide to think deeply. I came to an understanding that college was no joke. Once you started one, it is not a simple matter to quit it. It requires a certain amount of dedication and determination to finish, much more apply it once you start a career. But once I actually thought seriously about my future... I was terrified. I realized that I've been playing around a bit too much. A storm of emotion brewed in my heart. Anxiety, Fear, Regret, Anger. I  became restless as my heart grew heavier by the minute. Even my friends noticed through my expressions. I was obviously in low spirits. Although I performed the same in classes, I was acting differently. Time continued to pass and a multitude of depressing events happened in succession. My senile old math teacher forgot to record my scores in quizzes, making me fail until I personally rummaged through her files to search for my papers, to prove my validity for grades, some of which are the highest score in class. After that, someone I valued, who gave me respite in the absence of my family... broke my heart. More depressing than that, a certain giant storm rudely passed by our place causing mass destruction everywhere you lay your eyes. All those negative events bore negative emotions, piling up one after another, giving me a feeling enough for me to hurl. Yes, I was sick of everything in that place. A cutthroat battlefield where anyone would pull you down once you show an opening. It was suffocating beyond my ability to endure. Even nature itself is pulling on my leg. What a joke my life was. I was in a state of depression over the wasted time that I could have spent on better things. If not for my few trusted friends, I would have sunk too deep to recover from that predicament. From the bottom of my heart, I thanked them for showing me how to keep looking and moving forward. That in the face of adversity, one can overcome anything as long as he believes. So I decided to do as such. I left that place after giving my farewells. I was enlightened to the truth that one should plan out his life in advance. You don't get by life hoping things will turn out alright. The heavens favor only those who depend on themselves. Finally, I realized that in order to fully exert my effort and dedication, one must follow one's Passion.

       With the death of the old me that I left in that place, I was reborn in a place of boundless possibilities. With this new and final chance, I will do my best, giving nothing short of my very best. Watch me fulfill my life as I journey in this new found path towards the ultimate goal I've set for myself. No matter what obstacle, I've resolved myself to overcome it with all my might with the help of my family, friends, and most importantly God. The things that I said, I know, can only be proven with time. But I've already decided in my heart. 'New Me'! We can do it! Let's do our very best! :)