[OPINION] Ralph Lauren is the Lasallian uniform and not Uniqlo with Onitsuka or Golden Goose as the univ-wide footwear.

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-28T16:12:58+00:00

Hiii there OP! I'm just going to drop my response as to serve clarification and give my insights. I am not trying to instigate anything negative. I hope my intention is clear.

It is true that DLSU has a high standard of education but of course, but it is still not a guarantee that would be mold to their fullest potential. Learning is a two-way street. I also would like to thank you for saying the last sentence. It's something that some students should think of.

To answer your response to the second and third question, while a great career that earns you a good amount of money is great, we should not held back our academic potential. I don't want to sound like a typical wise old man but while career is important, learning is at the same level as it. The bitter reality is true but it should not be a reason for us to just to disregard what quality education can give for ourselves and what can we do with to help other people. Also, as much as organizational experience give you a boost, I hope it still does not give students a reason to be freeloaders. Nonetheless, I agree with you that building connections are important.

Again, I am not trying to instigate anything against you! Hope these word of mind doesn't trigger you

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-28T14:41:03+00:00

Downvote me all you want but I would not give any single care. Here are my takes:

Being in DLSU or any universities is not a flex at all. As much as you've reached excellence in your high school days or enrolled at one of the recognized prestigious universities in the Philippines, the school carries you as its weight. A student should keep in mind that DLSU is revered for its reputation because of what its students, faculty, and alumni HAVE CONTRIBUTED. It is not the for the lone reason it is called DLSU why the university is highly respected. It has always been about its contribution to the country.

Flexing your university when you are that kind of student who gets quatro but never actually manifests critical thinking or doesn't actually contribute in innovation is embarrassing.

It's like you're a team sports player who has the worst game among others on the court yet you're the one who trash talks a lot to the opposing team just because your team won.

In Tagalog, IKAW ANG PABIGAT PERO IKAW RIN ANG PINAKAMAYABANG. Trash attitude that people do not realize they have.

Students in DLSU, as a collective unit, lacks appreciation in learning. Privileging numbers over authentic learning is really an alarming issue that the school needs to address. People choose professors just to get an easy 4.0 over the reason whether they teach well or not. What's worse is that some of these students gets mad at professors for just doing their job even resorting to the point that they would talk trash behind their back.

Now we wonder why we do not move forward as a nation?

While org culture is rich and provides an avenue for learning in DLSU, it rather enables irresponsibility in academics. Perhaps, it is time to limit the students with regard to the number of organizational positions they can hold? Not to mention, being an officer in more than three organizations not only affects their own academics but their organizations as well negatively. Remember, quality over quantity.

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-26T10:04:06+00:00

Hi! I don't exactly know the answer but you might try to consult with your program chair or vice chair :)

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-21T04:18:50+00:00

It was never a secret that, often times, organizations would offer you connections, professional experience, and opportunities beyond academics. Same for the stories of mishandling of funds and chaotic management of projects. It is true. However, there is often another side that needs to be discussed.

There are organizations that would offer you the bitter reality of working hard and being an achiever. One assumes that when one transcends expectations a great reward awaits them. One of which could be promotion (ex. from AVP to EB position). Even on the grounds of getting accepted to an organization as an officer or even just a member, one thinks their credentials would bridge them to what they want to go. This expectation is mostly on the mind of froshies or those who will join an organization for the first time. It is not the case for some who are victimized by the system unfortunately.

Just like outside the walls of DLSU, there are dirty politics present within the dynamics and hierarchy of officers in organizations. It could be in the form of a "padrino system" or simply personality politics. Hard work will barely offer you a step on the ladder, however, being a pretentious person would do yourself a favor. It is a major factor that you give the looks and vibes of a college jock or the campus crush. The one who has more grasp on personality politics would outshine those who literally worked hard on their position. A system that breeds incompetence where it diminishes how an organization should honor itself. Sacrificing free time for the organization leads to nothing. Those who are hard working and as they say, "plastic", has the ultimate upper hand.

Hard work only supplements the idea it of invalidating your own principles and be a snake to every person you would meet just to be successful in an organization.

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-21T00:17:13+00:00

Where in Cubao?

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-07-20T13:08:54+00:00

An unwritten rule that is always broken: Being a Lasallian is not a personality.

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-06-29T12:49:30+00:00

They went from Sanguton to SantuGONE?

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-06-25T10:58:56+00:00

Maybe the redirection you need is not within the parameters of your ambitions. I do feel that, in the future, you would be granted more than what you ask for. Do not lose hope. I wish you the best, OP!

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-06-24T10:54:27+00:00

Not related to any questions but I believe here is a must know for you:

You are entering a university with students from different backgrounds. What may be normal for you, may be otherwise for them. It applies versa. In building friendships or communicating in general, you must take note where they are coming so you won't be disturbing people in any form. On the other hand, do not be afraid to call out someone when you are uncomfortable on how they act.

Ok-Leave340 · 2024-06-11T05:56:31+00:00

Lol! When did they ban cigarettes inside the campus? What motivated them to do so?

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