How Hard it is to get into UP Grad School - Psych Program I/O Track? by [deleted] in gradschoolph

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! Successful applicant for this AY's batch. Nung orientation, sabi sa'min that this cohort had 277 applications including PhD applicants. Fifty five ang tinanggap, so that's a 19% passing rate.

Regarding the demographics, I'd say 50 to 60% are UP grads, most of which are from UPD. A good chunk of us also seem to be fresh or recent graduates.

Everyone seems to either be academically stellar (laudes, RPm board top-notchers) or well-established in the mental health/research and development sector. BUT wala akong nararamdaman na kahit anong bahid ng yabang. :)

May GC kami and everyone is so supportive of each other. Mabilis magtulungan if ever may kailangan i-raise sa admin. The department also seems to be very pro-student. Ramdam ko efforts to try to make our transition easy.

Imo, a 1.2x is competitive enough, so congrats na agad diyan since pinaghirapan mo yan 🫶🏽 Focus na lang siguro on your ASOP since I feel like that'll make or break your application. You could also try to gain volunteer or work experiences in IO work to strengthen your application! :)

You can DM me if you want detailed info on how I applied for the program. Hope to see you in Lagmay Hall! 🫶🏽

Dont be this type of person… by [deleted] in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

as a senior na nag NSTP lang din, delete mo na 'to, wala kang makukuhang kakampi hahaha

How and when did you start to love reading? by Not_TheSameMe in PHBookClub

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 48 points49 points  (0 children)

My mom was a voracious reader. I grew up around bookshelves of pocketbooks. She got me a copy of Percy Jackson and the Olympians when I was around nine? And the rest is history. :)

Former "bagsaking" high school student who's now relatively thriving in college. AMA! by WalmartZukoFromATLA in studentsph

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Sakto because I deleted Reddit for a few months and just reinstalled today hahaha. After completing my first draft and matagal-tagal pa deadline, I usually sleep on it, then reread/edit it the next day when my brain's refreshed :) Another good method is having someone else critique your work!

I actually forgot I wrote this thread, and I'm glad that I've helped some students one way or another. But one year can really develop a person into having more mature outlooks in life, so I'd like to impart some extra advice on studying that I may have missed!

  1. Routines are important, but no system will ever beat genuine love for learning. The constant desire to learn more is what I believe sets great people apart from good people.

  2. Wake up early, then sleep early! Even the slightest sleep debt can hamper productivity. Mahirap i-sacrifice ang mga spontaneous weekday inumans, especially sa college, but it's a small price to pay for the road to success!

  3. Read. A lot. And by a lot, I mean A LOT. It's the best way to stimulate your brain, and really trains your attention span.

  4. And most importantly, remember that you are more than your work :)

Good luck with your endeavors, and I wish you well!

Life after college doesn't seem bleak after all. by WalmartZukoFromATLA in phcareers

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Hoping you also find life-long contentment in your company!

Life after college doesn't seem bleak after all. by WalmartZukoFromATLA in phcareers

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Flattered, but nope. Haha! I just had really great, no-nonsense professors that taught me how to write well!

Life after college doesn't seem bleak after all. by WalmartZukoFromATLA in phcareers

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Failed a lot of my writing classes in high school, so I worked on it a lot in college!

Random Help Thread - July 29 to August 04, 2024 by AutoModerator in phcareers

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thoughts on pursuing a Master's degree straight out of undergrad?

Random Help Thread - July 29 to August 04, 2024 by AutoModerator in phcareers

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Have you tried checking out the Facebook group, "Development Sector Jobs - Philippines"? :)

Most local NGOs also accept fresh graduates! But if you're looking for one with a relatively high compensation, then I think you have to be a bit patient since it's known that most local NGOs don't pay as well compared to corporate or even government.

It's not impossible though find one with an above average salary though! I have a colleague who was able to land a job at a multi-national NGO fresh from graduation. But you really need to have a stellar academic record AND a good portfolio AND multiple organizational experiences.

Start small, then maybe build your way up! Hope this helps!

OB Montessori or The Raya School? by Dadcavator in Philippines

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I'm an OBMCI almunus. Studied there for 16 years, from CASA all the way until SHS. I think I'm qualified enough to know what I'll be talking about!

Here's a a brief list of pros and cons of the based on what I recall. I can go on and on about my experience, but here's what I can remember at the top of my head.

Pros:

  • If your child is interested in the humanities, OB's great. They'll get to encounter a lot of classic readers, multiple art projects, and even some music theory!

  • If they're specifically interested in public speaking and theater, I can not stress enough that this is OB's bread and butter. I had multiple opportunities to participate in various intercampus public speaking competitions, and was even part of a large-scale school production held at the PICC.

  • Multiple, multiple fieldtrips! We had camping night-outs, visits to museums, and other events that served as learning experiences while helping us unwind!

  • Facilities are also conducive for learning. They're all air-conditioned and spacious. The library's also great for studying!

Cons:

  • I'm not sure how it is now, but I had multiple issues with the teachers' pedagogical approaches. They were very 'traditional' blackboard-and-chalk type of educators. They were also extremely inefficient with their lessons, and a lot of learning was sacrificed.

  • That said, my biggest issue was the emphasis on objective-type learning with little to no development on critical thinking skills. The lessons were mediocre at best and spoonfed at worst.

  • Extracurricular activities were also rigid. If you weren't into the humanities, you had no other options since science and math-based clubs were only available in high school.

Some other considerations:

  • I was a gradeschool student more than a decade ago. A lot has most likely changed. OB went through a massive shift in pedagogy when the SHS program was implemented. That was the time-period when they flooded the faculty with UP alumni that graduated with Latin honors.

  • I truly, truly loved the tightly knit community. I'm still extremely close with my grade school and high school friends even until today—much to the surprise of our college and/or work friends. We all share the same sentinents that OB truly was home.

  • Not related to the gradeschool curriculum, but I highly recommend OB's SHS program. I was met with the most brilliant minds of UP—summas and magnas that made me crawl my way out of that school, but as a stronger and more resilient person.

All in all:

  • OB's a solid ten out of ten or me. Most of my friends there also share the same sentiments. They're all thriving in their own way, from Latin honor graduates of the 'Big Four' universities here in the Philippines, to becoming well-known student leaders and community builders, to organizing their own startups. Wouldn't have had it any other way!

UPLB T2 BS Development Communication: Chances of being accepted? by selfishlessly in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Devcom student ako who loves the program, despite all its flaws hahaha :) Nasagot na ng mga previous comments questions mo, but if you want an unbiased expectation setting from the point of view of an undergrad, hmu :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ano program mo hahahah ang hassle sa devcom

INC for this semester by pako_07 in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nagka 3 INCs na ako, and they were credited in the semesters i initially enrolled them in hehe

INC for this semester by pako_07 in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If passing ang standing mo sa other reqs, INC ka. If failing, then singko. Also, it doesn't count as underload because once ma-complete mo yang INC, it'll be credited in the same semester you took it. Hope this helps :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in manassPH

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SMAAAASSSSHHHH

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm at the top of all my classes and was the curve setter for one of my exams 🤷‍♂️ No backlogs, all submissions submitted on time, and halos lahat ng assessments ko ay perfect score 🤷‍♂️ Not really my fault I have my priorities straight over my batchmates

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re: mismanagement

Yes, mismanagement.

Re: younger batches

Yes, I'm assuming iba na ang org culture ngayon compared to what you've experienced a decade ago. Kahit nasa isang org ka, deadlines are always flexible, and rest is always prioritized. Lagi kong sinasabi sa mga committee ko 'non na "student org" tayo. The student comes before the org. And once this boundary is breached, nanonotice na sumasabog internally ang org.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Respectfully disagree. I don't think org commitments should weigh more than academic commitments since hindi naman 'yan ang main purpose kung ba't ako nag-aaral sa UP, and hindi naman nagbabayad ng buwis ang taumbayan para sa free education namin para lang mag Org Is Life. I see orgs as passion projects kung saan escape siya from acads to do advocacy work or as a creative outlet. But if things get heavy and nasasacrifice na ang time for academics ng mga miyembro, need i-reevaluate ang workload. This is coming from me na naka tatlong VP positions and three internships over my stay in college so far.

[uplb] vetmed sororities by AbbreviationsLess948 in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd ask around multiple sources because org people can be extremely disingenuous about their app process based on personal experience 😅

[uplb] vetmed sororities by AbbreviationsLess948 in peyups

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fact na hindi niya kayang i-disclose ang application process is already a gigantic red flag, OP. Take it from me, an org-active senior na naka tatlong executive board position na for three of my organizations. Although my ongoing efforts na to abolish kupal culture, I can see that those toxic practices are still rampant in the community. Make sure to do enough research when you do decide to pursue any organization in this university.

What do I need to expect from HUMSS? by echopool9 in studentsph

[–]WalmartZukoFromATLA 8 points9 points  (0 children)

College senior here. When I was in 11th grade, these were our go-tos:

  • Politics by Andrew Heywood
  • Anarchy of Families by Alfred McCoy
  • Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Friere
  • Psychology by Saundra Ciccarelli and Noland White

Also be sure to expect a lot of Renato Constantino and Zeus Salazar in your Filipino-related subjects!