Do you know that there is a total of 62 (CAS only) scholars in UA&P?
Some of them come from the provinces and some live along Metro Manila.
They are my schoolmates who will do their best just to maintain a grade that would help them retain their scholarship program in UA&P
Some of my scholar batch mates are currently taking their majors in their respective programs in UA&P.
They have been part of ISKO when they were in CAS.
Are you aware of what they think about the scholarship program that UA&P offers?
Do you know what's their dream/goal in life? Or what's their plan for their future?
I want you to meet Ayn Vincent Castellano, my batch mate, and here are his thoughts...
Name: Ayn Vincent Castellano
Nick name: Ayan
Year: 4th
Course: Industrial Economic Program (IEP)
how's your experience with isko?
"It was worth while. I got to bond and share experiences with fellow scholars. It was also a good avenue to ask for help from upper class men (scholars as well) regarding maintaining good academic habits, coping up with the pressure of maintaining an average, and other things as well. Moreover, I also received some privileges which i am thankful for such as photocopy subsidies and increase in the number of allowable book borrowings."
how long have you been a member of isko?
"I've been a member of ISKO for three years."
how do you give back to society the benefits you reap from being a scholar?
"At present, i might not be able to financially repay the school for the scholarship that i have received. however, i deem that by doing my part in maintaining a good academic standing is already a way of repayment in such a way that i can serve as a model to other students. furthermore, i also engage myself in volunteer activities such as working under Kultura and doing some work for the Admission office since i can also repay the school in this manner. More than the previous ways aforementioned of giving back the benefits of being a scholar, i think that by being of service and helping my schoolmates (batch mates or lower class men) is still the best way of giving back to society the benefits i received."
what are your dreams/goals in life?
"Its part of my goal in life to acquire a stable and high-paying job. However, it has always been my dream to experience Japanese culture at its finest and in lieu of this, i am really hoping to live and work in japan someday."
I bet that some of you have the same dream/goal just like what ayan said.
I'm wondering, what are your dreams/goals in life?
And, how are you going to bring back to UA&P the benefits that it offers you?
Share your thoughts so that UA&P community know what's your dream/goal...
-My Eugenio