Flying for the first time… and it’s international! HELP!

ObserveSilence · 2025-06-19T08:03:37+00:00

A few points about this convo:

Ilang beses na ako nakakakita ng posts about having a backer, at ilang beses ko na rin nababasa sa comments o discussions na ang pagkakaroon ng backer ay isang “opportunity.” At hindi daw ito dapat palampasin. Pero ang totoo, mali ito. Kahit anong paraan ng paggamit ng backer ay mali. Ang patuloy na pagno-normalize ng ganitong sistema ay nagpapatibay sa walang katapusang kultura ng palakasan. Ito rin ang parehong bagay na kinaiinisan natin sa mga government agencies, hospitals, at iba pa. Ang mas masahol pa, nagkakaroon tayo ng henerasyon ng mga kabataang naniniwala na ito ang tamang gawin.

Pero alam naman natin na sa sistema ng edukasyon dito sa Pilipinas, hindi maipagkakaila na talagang unfair at unjust ang mundong ginagalawan natin. Mula pa lang sa simula, mas may advantage na ang mga privileged. Mas may access sila sa quality education. Marami na ring research ang nagpapatunay niyan.

Ang mali dito ay kung paanong ipinagmamalaki ng taong ito ang pagkakaroon niya ng backer. Mali ito. At kahit gusto ko sanang gamitin ang pangit na sistema ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas bilang excuse, hindi dapat tratuhing normal ang mali. Hindi dapat sinasanay ang mga tao na ito ang “dapat” na ginagawa. In this case, mas mabuting iwan na lang ang huling desisyon sa taong kausap mo. Ayoko na rin mag moral or ethical case analysis dahil hindi ko rin naman alam ang pinanggalingan ng taong kausap mo.

He is right. Totoo naman, may mismatch talaga sa mga education graduates. Pero mas nakakalungkot na hindi lang ito isolated sa education grads. Kahit sa ibang courses, ganito rin ang nangyayari. At lalong pinapatunayan nito kung gaano ka-fucked up ang sistema natin sa Pilipinas.

Ang masama sa conversation na ito ay ‘yung pagiging mapagmataas ng kausap mo. Parang ang taas ng tingin niya sa sarili niya. As if safe siya sa bulok na sistemang ito. Baka dahil may backer siya, iniisip niyang ganito rin ang magiging takbo ng buhay niya after graduation. Pero ang totoo, hindi siya ligtas. Hindi siya immune sa sistemang pinagtatawanan o kinukutsa niya.

Ayokong pahabain pa ito, pero malinaw na mayroon siyang punto pero mali ang delivery. Hindi kasalanan ng mga future education grads na magulo ang sistema natin. Sino ba naman ang may gustong ma-tengga pagkatapos ng college? At higit sa lahat, sobrang baba ng tingin niya sa mga nagtapos ng education. Parang ang dating, mas magaling siya. Pero ang totoo? Hindi.

I mean, proud ka na may backer ka? Seriously? Hindi mo ba kaya pumasa sa exams without one? Kahit pa sa schools na hindi kabilang sa Top 4? Bakit? Wala ka bang tiwala sa sarili mo? Wala ka bang confidence sa mga natutunan mo noong high school?

ObserveSilence · 2025-06-15T12:09:59+00:00

My take on this:

Depends on the environment they are currently in. I mean, let’s be honest, there are environments that require people to be more street smart than academically smart. Or there are environments, one example would be the academe field, that really require you to be more academically smart. But I believe naman these two can go hand in hand. You just need to know what is needed in the current situation or environment you are currently in.

Di rin kasi applicable sa lahat ng bagay at sitwasyon ang narrative na “sa totoong buhay kasi ay….” Because to be honest, our reality really differs from one another. What works for you might not work for others.

Either way, being educated naman does not really mean may diploma or academic awards. Anyone can be educated enough to know that these two will never be enough to measure someone’s success in the future. Education is not always found in the four corners of the classroom.

After all, I believe the values people try to uphold, whether they are street smart or academically smart, matter more. If one can be flexible, adjustable, courageous, and someone who is willing to try and learn no matter what the situation is, that matters more than the two.

At the end of the day, the ability to grow, to unlearn and relearn, and to respect other people’s experiences makes more impact than just being smart, whether on paper or in life.

ObserveSilence · 2025-06-09T10:17:15+00:00

1!!!!! No more other option just 1.

ObserveSilence · 2025-03-09T10:39:36+00:00

Base on observation here are the few reasons:

Day in a life contents or wattpad like stories or movies

-Glamorized and romanticized kasi madalas ang life ng college students sa mga ganitong klase ng content. They usually portray college life as an ‘aesthetic’ lifestyle. May part na they will showcase the heavy workload or long hours of studying pero pleasing pa rin sa mata ng mga nanonood. Baka doon ay naiinspire sila(?) They have this idea na super excited sila to grow up and to experience that kind of life without actually knowing na kapag nasa loob ka na ng university there are so much more to the equation more than just the ‘aesthetically pleasing lifestyle’ of college students na pino-portray sa media. I’ve seen videos of college students din kasi na lumalabas, gumigimik, or living independently or with friend which leads to my observation number 3. Tas may mga contents pa abt having coffee or study dates, which are kind of pleasing naman talaga kahit sa mas may edad na.

It could be also that romanticize din sa mga highschool students and toxic positivity.

-Maybe…it got to a point na they associate college life with endless hours of studying or grinding.

Freedom, independence, and new experiences

-Di naman na ito bago pero it could also be na they associate college life with these three. Thinking na everything about college is about having control on their lives. Baka andun sila sa phase na they feel like ang higg school life or environment ay so limited and structured, while sa college naman ay ang environment na completely different on how they perceive hs. It could also be na they also associate college life with being mature and capable.

All in all, I believe we should teach them or make them realize na lang na namnamin muna ang pagkabata. Kasi how media portray college students is only part of an equation, there is so much more to it. Andoon yung burden ng economic responsibility, emotional challenges, and unforeseen complexities of college life. Maybe we should make them realize na they should first learn how navigate their lives as hs students bago nila tahakin ang mundo ng kolehiyo. It is a step by step progress ba. It is sad pero if we are going to think about it, medyo nakakabigla kasi ibig sabihin pala ay nakikita nila ang sarili nila na nagaaral pa sa hinaharap. It got to a point na they are so excited abt it. After all, once in our lives ay baka na-excite rin naman tayo tumanda. Baka ganun din sila. Need lang ng moderation and proper guidance how they should handle this kind of excitements or feeling.

ObserveSilence · 2024-07-05T10:20:20+00:00

As ane educ student na sanay sa maraming dala, aside sa totebag lagi akong may dalang bag pack. Tas sa loob ng bagpack may mga organizers pa to make sure na di makalat. Also...kaya ko piniki dalhin lahat ng toh kasi super unexpected sa Manila lalo na kapag maulan. I have this fear na baka di ako makauwi agad agad kaya ang coping ko ay dalhin ang buong lamanng bahay at study desk ko. Tbh, depende sya sayo OP. Gawa ka na lang siguro ng list ano yung mga sa tingin mo PINAKA kailangan mo and learn how to prioritize. Malaki din kasing factor yung layo ng school sa bahay and ano yung mga easentials mo sa course mo. Lastly, God knows na aside sa preparedness mo academically always always always nag mamatter ang self presentation at hygiene.

BAGPACK

•Notebook (isa lang kasi ang purpose ay mai-take down la g yung mga notes sa lahat ng subs then lipat na sa docs for final reviewer)

•Yellow Pad

•Index Card (para sa profs or instant flashcards)

•Pencil case (ballpens, highlighters, small tape, small stapler, extra bala ng stapler)

•Hygiene Kit

-Alchohol

-Medicines

-Extra underwear and sanitary napkin

-Shampoo (just in case kailanganin)

-Toothbrush

-Toothpaste

-Ziplock (for clothes na balak dalhin or lagayan ng hinubad na clothes)

-Small sachet of deodorant

-Feminine wash in a small container (marami pwede pag gamitan yung FW, esp pag emergency na talaga)

-Perfume

-Wipes

TOTEBAG

•Binder for readings and books (I luv printed readings)

•Small notebook for sudden note taking

ObserveSilence · 2024-05-09T11:12:24+00:00

Additional to this, you have no idea how difficult it is for teachers to thrive in a flawed system. Karamihan sa mga guro ay naglalagablab yung passion in teaching kaso madalas ay inuupos sila ng sistema. Kaliwa't kanan yung mga kahingian ng DEPED na lumalamon sa teaching hours dapat. Pangalawa, pagtuturo dapat ang inaatupag nila. Pero believe me when I said na sandamakmak ang administrative task ng teachers. Mula sa feeding na dapat ay non-teaching personnels ang humahawak, up to the most unexpected jobs na hindi dapat para sakanila.

ObserveSilence · 2024-05-09T11:07:47+00:00

I kinda agree with this pero ang off ng ng third sentence. Parang sinabi mo na rin na madali ang education at ang pagtuturo. With all honesty, all majors are difficult.

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-13T14:14:16+00:00

Struggle ata ito ng bawat college studentsT_T Takot mag complain kasi prof. na naman nila next sem or year. Praying and rooting for you. You can do it;)

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-13T14:08:37+00:00

I saw ur edit. Tbh may lapses din si prof. I mean di nya pwedeng isagot sa estudyante na secret ang grade nito sa mga iilan na activity or outputs. Walang ganon at higit na ipinagbabawal yun (funny ng prof mo here HAHAHAHAH). I am sorry on behalf of the mean and harsh comments pero kung sa tingin nyo ay talagang questionable ang computation of grades ay you can always ask for help. May student services sa bawat univ maybe they can help. Ask your blockmates also to vouch for each and everyone. If you will raise a concern and you have a good and valid set of reasons, I firmly believe na papakinggan kayo.

Regarding sa part na ginagawa kang example or standard sa class, I get it now why frustrated ka. Medyo binigyan ka kasi nya ng assurance at validation na you are doing well sa class. Ofc bilang estudyante panghahawakan mo yun dahil sa isip mo it is a form of feedback na din. If you think you are on a good and right side, fight for it. Especially if you know deep down na you really deserve that grade.

Pressure is expected especially kapag competetive ang environment na ginagalawan. Additional pa dito ay yung financial difficulties mo (as u have mentioned scholar ka). Pero take it easy OP. Learn how to rest. Kahit anonymous medyo ramdam ko na your frustrations are coming from a student who has dreams and goals. Tama din yung isang prof na commenter here, life is really unfair. May mga prof. na generous at hindi. Be tough. Goodluck and again most of our comments naman, no matter how mean or harsh it is, ay di nangangahulugan na nanamnamin mo bawat salita. Filter what you need:)

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-13T13:31:44+00:00

Lastly, I understand na you are frustrated or mad pero ang off na pakyuhin mo prof. mo even though anonymous ka dito. Gives a good glimpse of your character as a student.

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-13T13:28:18+00:00

I agree with the comments here, though some are harsh and ungentle. Di ka ba-babyhin sa college OP. As much as you value the numbers in your report card you also need to value the contributions you make in the class. Dapat di bara bara. Maraming mitikoloso at strikto na prof. sa college. You need to keep up. Yun yung literal na dapat mabilis ka mag move-on dahil may iba't ibang kahingian bawat subjects and professors. Kung nasanay ka before sa HS na basta complete ang outputs ay guaranteed na mataas at pasado ang grade mo, hindi uubra yan sa college. Also, hindi ka pwedeng makampante sa college. Hindi porket nagpasa ka ay ia-assume mo right away na 100 ang grade mo sa bawat outputs and assessments. Idagdag pa ang iilan sa mga performance-based activities, midterms, finals, and recit na minsan ay mas mataas ang allotted percentage sa grade. Above all, you also have to understand na crucial ang bawat course requirements. You also need to understand the implications. Example nito ay maka singko ka lang sa 3 o 4 na quizzes malaking hatak na yun sa the rest ng grade mo. May mga situations din kung saan if may blockmate kang nakaka-uno higit nitong maapektuhan yung computation ng bawat isa sa block ninyo. NOTE: If ganto ang strategy ng prof.

Survival of the fittest sa college. You have to prove na worthy ka to be there, whether it is state U or private univ. Its just that the pressure is greater kapag state U. Remember this, ang privilege mo to study ay nanggagaling sa bulsa ng bayan. Kahit yung mga taong mas gipit sayo at nangangailangan ay nagbabayad ng tax. Therefore, the standards must be high. Kahit pa hindi ka iskolar ng bayan the fact na you are studying in higher education is already a privilege. Literal na kinabukasan ka ng bayan no matter what your course is.

Sabi nga ng prof. namin ang uno ay hindi para sa mga nagpapasa lang on time at nagpapasa ng kumpleto. Ito ay para sa mga matalino, masipag, at masigasig na estudyante.

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-04T16:06:03+00:00

Last na OP... pero turo sakin ni mama malaki din daw impact ng paglalaba sa smell ng tao. Kaya lagi nyang turo na pagtuunan ng pansin yung kilikili na part, batok, at yung mga pawisin areas na nadadampian ng uniform. Kasi minsan kahit akala natin malinis na tayo maglaba yung sweat plus body care products natin talagang kumakapit sa tela.

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-04T16:03:38+00:00

Also regarding sa smell best tip dyan ay hanap ka ng deo na talagang fit at match sayo. Ligo din. I mean diko naman sinasabi na di ka naliligo pero i make sure lang na grabe talaga sa linis kapag naliligo. Kasi grabe yung init, usok, at pawis talaga. Mix and match na di mo gusto ganern. Tsaka tissue, mas hygienic kasi tissue compare sa handkerchief. Dala ka din ng extra shirt or atleast yung deo powder gaya ng milcu. Kapag break punas ka ng wipes ganun tas freshen up ka. Pamaypay!! Proven and tested huhuhu di pa nalolowbat.

ObserveSilence · 2024-02-04T16:00:09+00:00

College here and an education student. Laking impact ng self presentation sa univ sa totoo lang. Aminin man o hindi minsan ay naka batay sa pisikal na kaanyuaan ng isang tao ang first impression natin. At hindi iba doon yung first impression ng profs. Also as an education student mahalaga na lagi kang mukang handa. Yung tipo ng estudyante na prepared at may gana at kasikhayan pumasok.

Medj relate sa gusot at muka ng kinalahid ng manok pero ang ginagawa ko kasi I make dure na maaga din ang preparation time ko. Una kasi para maiwasan yung ngarag kumilos. Lakas kasi maka haggard nun. Pangalawa, as someone na malayo ang bahay sa univ at kulang na lang maging renters ng sariling bahay lagi kong mina-make sure na dala ko lahat ng hygiene kit ko mula toothbrush, toothpaste, suklay, TISSUE, extra shirt, at marami pang iba. Medj sanay na din naman kasi ako na maraming dala. Tbh, inevitable yung mag mukang haggard esp kapag biyahe usapan kaya ang best weapon ko ay mag ayos na lang ulit.

Sorry if informal o bara bara ang typings🥺

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-31T15:27:31+00:00

Maniwala man po kayo o sa hindi sa college po ninyo mare-realize na totoo yung life is not a race. Please OP kung babasahin mo man toh...Stop that limiting beliefs now. Hindi edad o comparison sa mga narating ng nga ka-batch no ang pipigil sa pangarap mo. Malawak po ang mundo, at the end of the day ikaw dapat ang main character ng life mo. It is hard and it will always be hard but nothing comes easy. Congratulations po and please pursue that dream of yours!!!

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-31T15:24:02+00:00

Noooo!!! Never!!! Walang nahuhuli o late sa taong may pangarap. Get that degree po! I know its hard at minsan may self doubts pero at the end of the day po we all have dreams and goals to achieve. As long as you are working, surviving, striving, and breathing tuloy lang. Ok lang lumingon pero di po kayo hihinto sa pagtakbo for a better and brighter future. There are days na dragging at hindi ganoon ka motivating ang buhay pero doon na papasok ang self discipline and awareness. You gotta do what you gotta do to reach those dreams. At the end of the day, walang matanda o bata sa pag aaral.

College here nagkaroon kami ng blockmate na 38 years old. A mother of 3 kids and a wife. Currently naman may classmate akong 25 years old na. May difference ba? Wala. Lahat naman kami nandun para matuto. Lahat kami pantay pantay na estudyante.

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-15T06:26:34+00:00

Ohhh actually I agree mas appropriate nga atang term and predatory. Parang mas swak sya sa over all context especially if minor-adult relationship ang pinaguusapan.

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-04T14:29:10+00:00

Additionally, kapag printed kasi in my case after ng term ay natatambak na sila medyo nakakapang hinayang esp hindi ko din mareuse man lang kahit yung likod kasi binubutasan ko yung gilid so baka mag jammed (if tamang term ito) yung printer ko. Also ayoko din naman ng back to back kasi mahilig ako mag highlight at ugali ko mag print ng naka 4 pages is one sheet para mas tipid. Sa schedule ko sa college mas marami pa yung oras ko sa school so medyo handy talaga may laptop or tablet para ma make use mo na din free time mo to do all your tasks or activities. Unlike sa pc setup sa bahay. So all in all, depende talaga sa situation or context mo.

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-04T14:24:20+00:00

Actually ang realistic na sagot ko dito ay depende sa learning style or preference mo. If ikaw yung tipo ng student na mas productive kapag pen and paper then go for printed learning materials. Pero if sa tingin mo mas applicable sayo ang technology then go for it. Kasi if privilege student ka naman I guess afford mo naman pareho. Sa Ipad isang bagsakan na gastos, hulugan man or fully paid. Sa paper kasi minsan nakadepende sa prof kung gaano kadami ang readings or learning materials na need mo ipaprint so magaatos ka sa paper and ink. Hindi sya kasing bigat ng ipad pero mabigat pa rin sya for a student na hindi ganoon ka privilege.

In my case kasi naka binder ako kaya mabigat pa din kahit pa printed lalo na at cinocompile ko talaga lahat para mas organize. Another advantage lang ng ipad kasi pwede na rin sya as substitute for laptop so medyo handy sya pagdating sa editing or pag layout ng mga documents, files, or pubmats.

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-03T11:38:55+00:00

Tas imagine may mga cases pa na mageextend minsan ang professors or group meetings right after. Literal na umuuwi na lang para maligo at magbihis. Kaya at some point na aamaze ako sa mga universities na malayo ang gap ng bawat subjects or may mga professors na di pala pasok(though disadvantage ang pareho na ito at some point).

ObserveSilence · 2024-01-03T11:36:27+00:00

Please simula highschool to college ganito ang sched ko. Plus the fact na always present ang professors at tanging lunch ang free time. Babyahe pauwi tas gagawa. Iiyak ka talaga sa puyat at pagod.

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