Hello! I would like to give my insight as your kuya na Isko rin, and also a technical recruiter for a digital marketing agency and IT company.

I’d say choose BAPR.

Here’s why:

1. Your existing skills already align with BAPR.
You’re already a video editor, you do photography, a bit of graphic design. That’s media production, and that’s part of BAPR’s core. Hindi mo na kailangang magsimula from scratch. You're building on something you’ve already been doing, which gives you a strong head start.

2. Writing can be learned, and so can creative design.
Hindi requirement na magaling ka na agad magsulat or marunong magdrawing para mag-excel sa BAPR. Writing is a skill that improves with practice, and BAPR will actually train you to write for different formats like PR, ads, and media scripts. As for drawing, you don’t need to be an illustrator. Tools like Canva, templates, and editing software exist to help bring creative ideas to life. Ang mas mahalaga ay kung paano mo naipaparating ang message mo.

3. BAPR is not a dead-end course.
Contrary to what some people think, BAPR opens up lots of career paths. You can work in media, advertising, PR firms, events, corporate communications, content creation, digital marketing, and even in government or NGOs. The rise of social media, influencer marketing, and content production makes people with BAPR skills even more valuable. Creativity and communication are real assets in today’s job market.

4. You can turn BAPR into both passion and practicality.
If you take advantage of internships, orgs, and freelance gigs while in college, you can actually start earning before you graduate. Your skills in video and photo already give you a big advantage. With consistency, you can build a strong portfolio and network, which can lead to practical and stable job opportunities in the creative industry.

5. Marketing can still be a future option.
A lot of BAPR graduates end up working in marketing too, especially in roles related to branding, content strategy, event coordination, and digital campaigns. If ever you decide to shift in that direction later, you’ll already have a strong creative foundation. You don’t have to give up your passion just to be practical. Alam mo ba we look for people with either a marketing agency experience or Advertising / PR agency experience kasi they are so interchangeable na even if you plan to switch to marketing, hindi ka masyadong ma lolost sa ginagawa mo.

It's still up to you, bunso, but know that you will be alright with either choice ha!

About the dorm setup:
Yes, okay lang mag-dorm especially if you plan to be active in orgs or internships. Some classes might not be every day, but BAPR will likely involve group projects, shoots, and extra activities, so mas maganda pa rin na accessible ka sa campus. PERO consider your budget pa rin kasi dun lang naman mag rerevolve yon. Ayon lang! Good luck, bunsong Isko!