After a year of academic hiatus, I have decided to continue my journey as a student. But now in a more diverse place—here in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (State University of the City of Muntinlupa).
I think almost two months ago, I shared on my blog that I took an admission exam on PLMun. It was kinda late when I inquired about the said educational institution, but I am happy that they still accepted hundreds of late enrollees. A few weeks after that, a result was released, and luckily, I got accepted. Start of the misery, jk.
Our class started on August 30 and is still held online. I am quite amazed that their system is organized. The day before the class starts, everything is prepared. They already provided an institutional email to our student portal, which will be used for our online classes and other school-related stuff. Also, in our student portal, you can see the class schedules, the professors for each subject, and the codes to the Google Classroom.
Our first class is scheduled for around 7:30 am, which is too early for my body clock. I have no choice but to forcefully adjust myself and wake up early, feeling groggy. But hey, I miss this feeling where I feel annoyed when my alarm starts ringing and buzzing, wishing that the time will temporarily stop ticking just to give me an extra five minutes of sleeping time.
Our first subject is the fundamentals of programming, one of my major subjects. As usual, on the first day we need to introduce ourselves to the class. Fortunately, our prof allowed us not to open the camera. This is favorable to me because my face is not yet presentable, lol. Throughout the class introduction, I found out that the majority of the class lives on Muntinlupa, and just the two of us live outside, one from San Pedro, Laguna. My professor got surprised when he found out that I live in Bacoor, Cavite. He asked some questions like how long my travel time is and where exactly I live in Bacoor. I felt a little embarrassed with the attention, but I got through it.
For our second day, we have a schedule of face-to-face classes. Our university has a blended mode of learning where there’s a personal class once a week and online meetings for the rest of the week. So, last August 31, after a long time of studying behind the screen, I was finally able to go outside and attend a university. I left my home around 7:30 am and reached my destination after 30 minutes. The travel is kind of a hassle since I still need to ride 4 times and spend 70 pesos for the fare. Also, with the climate we have, I arrived at my destination bathing in my own sweat.
The university president is already talking in the quadrangle, welcoming the freshmen. He mentioned several things, including clubs that we can join, how lucky we are that we’re studying for free, etc. After the mini ceremony, we entered the main building where my classroom is located. It took me around 5 minutes before I found my room.
Upon entering our classroom, I saw the faces of the individuals who I only saw on our class group chat before. Since I don’t know any of them personally, I just sit somewhere else.
Our first two professors didn’t attend the class. According to rumors, we didn't yet have a professor on physical activity. While our instructor for the National Service Training Program already announced that she would not make it to the class because she was attending something important.
Knowing that, my classmates have time to talk and socialize with each other. As I observed them, I was getting anxious because I was starting to feel like an outcast. Thanks to @dennnmarc for allotting some time to talk to me on the phone and giving me some courage to talk with someone. When lunch break came, I approached my two classmates that I think I can vibe with, and yeah, mission success. Although I can sense that they were weirded out by my sudden approach, it went smoothly afterwards.
I was surprised how liberated we are at that university. During the lunch break, we can freely go outside, actually ANYTIME. We can go to a mall during that time if we want to. I am not used to the freedom since, during my primary and secondary education, we were not allowed to go outside the university premises unless it was already dismissal time.
After we ate our lunch, we went back to our room and attended our next class, sitting next to my new friends.
That day passed, and my adjustment to my college journey still continued. I changed my routines and forced myself to change my unhealthy habits. I am already removing my procrastination, doing my pending work immediately, sleeping early, and taking breaks occasionally to prevent burnout.
So far, I am happy with my college environment. Just recently, I got myself some study buddies, and guess who's one of them? It's my two classmates that I approached last time. We’re forming a good bond already.
I don’t know if that’s a group study or just a Chismisan session, lol.
Anyway, thank you for reading this. This is my entry for the Week 2 contest of Hive PH.
Until next time!
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Nice balik university na pala kayo jan sa Muntinlupa ah, kami eh may limited na din at pasunod na din kaming mga 3rd year. Anyways, ingat palagi at nanjan pa din si covid ah.
Sorry sa late reply ate. Hindi pumasok sa notification ko huhu. Parang unti unti nang binabalik yung f2f at medyo nashoshock ako sa bilis ng transition hahaha. Pero goods naman :)). Ikaw din ate ingat din ikaw and good luck sa klase
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You're welcome @cli4d! Have a nice day 😊👍
I'm jealous of you guys actually. I also wanted to study again, but things didn't went to plan for I do trust people too much to lend my money where it's was planned at the first place to restart my study. Sad but best thing, I just make have to piggy bank more until next semester I guess and try my luck hehe.
Lesson learned nalang talaga. Tsaka anytime pwede ka naman bumalik sa pag-aaral di naman mawawala yung mga school hahaha. Ipon ipon nalang muna. Good luck!
It is really a fun and amazing experience to get back to school. Thus, you are a freshman, so it is a perfect chance to taste what colleges like. Well, it's pretty normal to be shy at first class, but along the way, you'll meet good classmates that will help you.
Yeah, college students are free to go wherever they want during break time and vacant time. Just enjoy it since and be safe since the virus is still roaming around. Anyway, you know what I'm thinking of, and you can ask me anytime about programming stuff as long as it can be found in my knowledge. Lol!
One step at a time is my mantra this semester. Basta I attract what's for me, chos hahaha.
Medyo nagulat lang talaga ako don sa malayang malaya kami hahaha. Parang anytime pwede kami magcutting
Don't ever dare na mag cutting, sayang ang free tuition. Lol. Nakaka guilty talaga.
Four rides going to school?! I admire the courage and strength! 😆
You made me miss school days! Excited for you though! Hopefully, you can still spend some time here in Hive though school has begun! Keep us updated!
Nakaka-haggard pero gora para sa pag-aaral hahaha. I will try po maging active pa rin kahit madaming school works. Naha-hype naman ako ng Hive PH magsulat eh 😆
Love it! Invite mo nlng mga classmates mo magblog din. den chat mo ako para matulungan ko sila setup ng account. 😉
Sige po noted noted! May isa na akong ka-close na nabanggit nya na nagsusulat sya. Try ko sya akayin next time :))
Ayun sa wakas, nalaman ko din ang meaning ng nstp. Ano ginagawa sa Nstp pala? MAY UP vibes yun univ nyo.
Hindi ko po sure kung anong ganap sa nstp since wala pa pong nagtuturo pero sabi ng kaibigan ko its either ROTC or CWTS po, mamimili daw yung student.
Thank you po for checking my blog :))
It’s so nice that dennnmarc gave you a boost of confidence to talk to your classmates. It just really takes a little courage to approach and make friends. Glad you did!
I like your school! Good luck with your studies!
Heaven sent talaga si dennnmarc miss witty ❤️. Thankful naman na medyo nakakapag adjust na ako sa klase, one step at a time lang talaga.
Thank you po :))
Si Dennnmarc talaga ang beshywap na pinag darasal ng iba.
Congrats on getting into PLMUN and all the best sa travel time. Ginusto mo naman yan so laban lang.
Anyhow, at least diba makakapag malling ka parin anytime. Gala lang nang gala, sa Festival lalo na.
Swerte talaga ang lahat kay Dennnmarc hahaha.
Thank you kuya tp. Ginusto kaya kakayanin ✊
Mukhang don nga ang magiging tambayan namin kasi don ako niyayaya ng mga kaibigan ko hahaha
All the best on your studies @cli4d
Sorry, late reply @murakaamiiii . Thank youu! Ikaw din, good luck sa studies
Congratulations friend, wish you greater achievements ahead♥️🥰
Sorry for the late reply friend @emreal. Thank you so much :))
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Hinde ba ganung kalayo ang Muntipa from Cavite? Parang ang layo nyan? Anyways for me medyo mahihirapan talaga ako if online class pero since sa batch nyo you have no choice and as well as hybrid is okay so goodluck on your study and ngayon na ang start ng pagiging IT mo hehehe. Goodluck and after the years see you in the industry laban Clifford! Back to school na back to reality na din kayo hehe. Keepsafe may COVID pa rin tayo!
Sa Bacoor ako nakatira kuya which is kadikit lang ng Munti hehe. 30 minutes ang byahe pero need mag allot ng isang oras na travel time dahil ang hassle minsan ng transportation. Pero tyaga tyaga nalang, blended learning naman ih hahaha.
Salamat at keep safe din sayo kuys!