FOOD TRIPPER

Before leaving the school, the graduates would like to reminisce the top 5 memorable things in UA&P that had made a mark in our life during our stay in the University. The following are sentimental to us, even during our first year. Some remind us of the good times, and some are just stuff that will surely be talked about once we have our reunion where they will be endless myths and legends about our university days.

1. Freecuts
- it may be the 15 minute failure of the teacher to appear in class or it may be the announcement on the white board or on a clean piece of bond paper that there is free cut. It may be the ever legendary milenyo typhoon or the declaration of a state of national emergency. Whatever the reason is, the magic word "freecut" just sparks a feeling of relief. Our batch (2009) has Gretchen Que (aka 'Greta') as the first to know about almost any updates in school. Yes, she's the one who announces any freecuts or no-classes news. After the announcements, you'll see students flocking at Starbucks , SM Megamall, Shang or Galle. If not in these places, you'll see the stading outside the campus waiting for a taxi, or at the ALB unloading area waiting for their fetch.

2. The Legendary Tents
- morning, lunchtime, dinner, midnight. Name any time and you'll surely see a UA&P student standing by the tents. Who'll ever forget the savory shawarma rice of Food Channel, the luscious pearls of Zagu and the never ending changing stores around the Big Apple area and beside Paotsin ( I can't even remember their names)? Haha! When the day came of its closing, the whole world of the UA&p students changed. The Caf became crowded during lunchtime, more 7/11s had to open and now, Jollibee and McDonald's will just be walks away from our school. Yup, these two fast food chains will be the new UA&P Caf. Too bad we graduates are leaving while the two just made their entrance. BITTER!

3. Juliet and her the never ending legends
- i guess you all know Juliet? She's the legendary icon around Escriva Drive who wears black clothes and speaks English to everybody and to nobody. Many theories had arisen around this curious person where until now, none of them are proven to be true. One of the theories I heard is that she was a former UP or UA&P teacher whose extensive and uncontrollable intelligence drove her like nuts. Another theory is that she is an undercover observer, observing the way of life of people and taking note of how people treat such outcast. Another theory is that she was left by her boyfriend at a young age. Whatever the theory may be, she will haunt the grounds of Ortigas and speaking words of wisdom...

4. The renowned CAS 301 will remain the university's most haunted classroom
- I guess you all know the famous stories of the opening door of CAS 301? Many eyewitnesses claim that it is not the wind. No. The door opens any time of the day and until now there is no explanation on the phenomena except for the ghost story. Anyway, the whole building is said to be swarmed by spirits, and so is ACB. As of now, all I know is that CAS 3rd & 5th floor, prom A, prom B, and ACB 3rd to up floors are the areas where there are sightings of spirits both by students and staff. Who would not know the famous elevator story and the delivery boy? So.... for those out there, think twice before entering the elevator alone. JOKE!

5. AND finally, UA&P's adorable one and only Queenie, the cat at the caf
- thanks to the controversial and Schizophrenic Queenie, the irritable cat at caf now has a name. Queenie is that orange fur cat with white stripes and a twisted tale at the end. Believe me, you don't want to be near that cat. It has found enemies and fans. I don't know why she's always there. I guess she had become part of the UA&P family. Hopefully a bust or monument will be made of Queenie after she expires in her 9th life.

Second step, read your assigned readings in advance. Same as the first step, you should also read the pile of your readings in other subjects at least one week before the class. We all know that whenever our professors gave us plenty and long readings, it means that there’s a graded recitation; and if we can’t answer, then they will give us 3.5 (Failed). Sad but this is the reality guys, if we will not read and comprehend the assigned readings, we will get a failing mark for a particular discussion. Third step, create a timetable of your task to do’s. A timetable contains all of your to do’s for a week, and/or for a month. With this, our tasks are organized, and we will never forget to do them. That’s why I noticed that a lot of my block mates have their own organizer and if you can just read what’s in there, you will be shocked because all of our assigned presentations, paper, assignments, and even the date of our finals in each subject are listed down. In my opinion, a timetable is a must because this will help us to be reminded of the tasks that we are supposed to do and after accomplishing our tasks, it’s a good feeling to underline or put a check mark on the tasks that we have finished.

Fourth step, make friends. I know that UA&P students are “social by nature” because it is easy for us to make friends from different year levels, blocks, and courses. Despite the distress that we encounter in our school, our friends help us emotionally and mentally. With this, it fosters team work and cooperation among students. Reality bite: In the real world or in the work place, we need to have a good interpersonal relationship and skill in order for us to create a pleasant environment for us, for our coworkers, and for the company.
Last step, Rest. Yeah right, why did we include this step? Guys always remember that we need to rest from time to time. Without resting, we will not be productive; instead we will just produce disaster outcomes toward our work. We should have proper rest and diet, which means that we still need to sleep 8 hours a day and eat three times a day. Sounds motherly, but believe me, having a proper rest and diet will help you to be fit and work effectively.
The implication of these steps is that if you will follow them, we believe that, you will achieve a well-balanced life (work and personal), and you will have stress-free college days.


Note: These steps are based on Project ISKO’s experiences throughout their stay in UA&P.
Writer/Creator: My Eugenio
Co-creator: Jundel Faraon

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As the UA&P famous quotation: it's about YOU!

Hey UA&P and non-UA&P students! We've compiled some of the greatest videos made by UA&P students themselves. This is a showcase of the creative talents of UA&P! You are very much at liberty to comment to the best video/performance for you! You can also suggest videos that may be included in this compilation! We will be very happy to feature you.

As the UA&P famous quotation: it's about YOU!

Hey UA&P and non-UA&P students! We've compiled some of the greatest videos made by UA&P students themselves. This is a showcase of the creative talents of UA&P! You are very much at liberty to comment to the best video/performance for you! You can also suggest videos that may be included in this compilation! We will be very happy to feature you.

As the UA&P famous quotation: it's about YOU!

Hey UA&P and non-UA&P students! We've compiled some of the greatest videos made by UA&P students themselves. This is a showcase of the creative talents of UA&P! You are very much at liberty to comment to the best video/performance for you! You can also suggest videos that may be included in this compilation! We will be very happy to feature you.


As the UA&P famous quotation: it's about YOU!

In high school, we discussed the story of Pygmalion and Galatea in our literature class. The myth tells the story of a sculptor named Pygmalion who made a statue of a woman whom he made so beautiful that he fell in love with it. Day and night, he treated the statue like a human being by offering food before it and clothing it with elegant drapes. Moved with compassion, Aphrodite turned the statue into a real woman and brought her to Pygmalion. The sculptor named her Galatea and made her his companion.
In UA&P, I am lucky to work with the team which is holding a play entitled Pygmalion, starting this Friday, Feb 22. There, I learned that the main character, a woman, was transformed from her low-class personality into a real, elegant lady. Thus, she is compared to Galatea who transforms from a lifeless mass of stone into a graceful and beautiful maiden. The theme of the article? Transformation. I believe this is the reason why we attend school and universities. We want to be transformed from something that is bland to someone who can face the world with character and intellect. Students leave school as transformed persons who carry in their minds the knowledge of their lessons, the culture of their school and the personality that helped shape their learning. I think this also applies to everyone, working or not working, old or young. That is why we keep on searching for information, looking for things to occupy ourselves with, and at the same time improving who we are and developing our skills. This sort of Transformation does not only happen in school but also in other activities where learning happens, either great or small. That is why there is a Galatea inside of us if we only allow ourselves to see what we can develop and make us better persons. In UA&P, we are told that our CAS subjects enable us to become well-rounded persons where we do not only focus our knowledge on a single subject but also traverse the knowledge across different subjects.

And for those who want to watch the play Pygmalion at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), here are the details. The Show will start this Friday. Invite your loved ones and literature-fans.

Here is something to think about - scholar or not scholar!
May gusto kang UA&P tshirt, ito ay
nagkakahalagang Php 97.00 (kunwari hehe).
Wala kang Pera, humiram ka
sa nanay mo ng Php 50.00 at sa tatay mo ng Php 50.00.
Magkano na pera mo? (ans: Php 100.00)
Binili mo ang UA&P t-Shirt na gusto mo,
Magkano sukli mo?(ans: Php 3.00)

Binalik mo ung piso sa nanay mo
(sabay kiss at hug na pinautang ka nya para mabili mo ang UA&P tshirt na gusto mo),
magkano nalang ang utang mo sa nanay mo?(ans:Php 49.00)
Binalik mo ung isa pang piso sa tatay mo,
(sabay kiss at hug na pinautang ka nya para mabili mo ang UA&P tshirt na gusto mo),
magkano na lang utang mo sa tatay mo?(ans: Php 49.00)
Ung isang piso na sa iyo.
Ito na ang pang-gulo... ) 49 + 49 ?(ans: 98)+ piso na
nasa iyo? (ans: 99) Asan na yong isa pang piso?

eto naman ang isang kalkulasyon:
49 Php ang utang mo kay nanay plus yong binayad mong
piso equals to 50; 49 Php ang utang mo kay tatay plus
yoong binayad mong piso equals to 50.
50 + 50? (ans.100)
plus yoong piso na nasa iyo (ans. 101)
bakit sobra ng piso? Tumubo pa ng piso!

Sige nga.. alam namin kaya niyo yan! post your answers and comments!

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Just wanna share the Wikimapia view of our school! haha! there are some funny comments too!

"As a student, you should dedicate yourself to your books with an apostolic spirit, and be convinced in your heart that one hour added to another already make up — even now! — a spiritual sacrifice offered to God and profitable for all mankind, your country and your soul."

Furrow , 522

Watch the heartbreaks of a ZERO and a ONE.

It has scared us to death more than the boogeymans in the closet, more than the m00-moos or monsters that all our parents talk about! Now it's payback time! HAHA! it's time to outwit, outplay and outsmart MATH! Give this one a good laugh. I can't promise you'll be better at math after viewing this, but at least, you know there are millions out there who are challenged too! Even UA&P scholars! :D