When I received the UPCAT result before saying that I passed, I was so happy. Who wouldn't be? When I took the exam I was sick and can't concentrate well. Then...Oh la! I passed! But I took the last choice among the courses I wanna take. It saddened me that I will be staying more years on the town where I had my high school. Really not a good start.
My years in UP was not that thrilling. Of course I met friends, had crushes but my life is so stiff. My usual routine? School and home only. Not much social life. So bland. The only thing that spices it up is whenever I will see and be with my crush. <3
I learned and experienced a lot in UP. Had failures, many failures. I actually lost my confidence when i flanked one of my subjects for how many times. After my first year in UP, I asked my mother to allow me to shift to my first choice of course to take but they won't allow me. On my 2nd year 1st semester, I was diagnosed with typhoid which caused me to absent from my classes for almost a month due to my admission in the hospital and recovery. That's where all my flanking started. Anyway, I tried again to ask my mom, my parents for me to shift. Still they won't allow me. Tried several times until I really lost hope with my Math 54.
I prepared for my removal exams so so much because I wanna pass the subject and move on. But I didn't. It was the first time that I cried in front of my mother because of my failure. And then and there I told her that I don't wanna go back to UP anymore. I don't want to enroll there anymore. It's either I transfer school or I'll totally stop.
My mother kept that fact from my father, but told him I stopped for the second semester because I flanked. And later on told him that I wanted to transfer. At first they won't allow me to transfer saying that, UP will give me lots of opportunities in life despite all the failures. They kind of still pursued me to continue my studies in UP. But I stand firm on my decision. So they allowed me halfheartedly.
When I was allowed to transfer, many asked what course to take and what school to transfer. I realized, I don't want to be in any other field. It's like I can't see myself on another field aside from being a Comp Sci student. So Computer Science is still the course I want to take. School? Honestly, I wanted to study in Manila but my parents don't want me to so I have these schools for choices: WVSU, SPU, CPU, USA, AMA and STI.
WVSU...a no no. It's kind of the same with UP plus the fact that my GWA is not that good.
SPU and CPU...another no no...school fees are way so high...and the crowd in there doesn't fit me (ang arte lang!!!)
USA...super no no... I have some kind of not so good impression with USA (sorry Agustinians!!!).
So down I go with AMA and STI. My very choices actually for they specialize on computer studies. So I went to visit those schools for assessment of my credited subjects and for observing also.
I went to AMA first. I don't know where it is!!! Well, I am so not the city girl so I had to take a cab to go there. A failure! I wasted 150+ bucks where I could be there for only 7php!!! Well, when I arrived at the building I was surprised to know that the school is above the grocery. Uhmm...kind of a turn off to me. But then, I continued and went to the admission office to inquire. The total turn off is that the admission officer i talked to is not what I expected her to be. She stands like a pro but when I talked to her, two thumbs down. So I left the school after that and was in a total dilemma. I only got one school left. What will happen if it won't pass my standards? Dang!
The next day I went to STI. Again, I don't know it's actual location but at least I know that it's near WVSU. I went there with my usual get up. Khaki shorts and shirt. It's like i am a lost child. Hahaha... When I arrived there, the guard smiled at me and asked me what I need or what I came there for. When he learned that I wanted to inquire, he then told me to go inside the admission office. Well, the front liners were approachable especially Maam Carla. When they learned I am from UP, I had their total attention. They immediately assessed the credited subjects and everything. Asked me stuffs this and that. When they asked me if I wanted to enroll there, I told them that I will be talking about it first with my parents. But then and there I know that STI is the school that I wanted to transfer to. Actually they immediately gave me the possible subjects I am going to take if ever and the requirements I needed to pass. And before I left, I saw that they kept my assessed form on top of their files with the label "UP". I was overwhelmed. Hahaha...
So, I processed my requirements. Was asked why I will transfer from UP, why I chose STI and many more. And before I enrolled myself, my mother asked me if i am really sure about my decision. I firmly said yes. Without being aware of what is in store for me....
----to be continued----
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