At just about two years ago, I made this rather random and spontaneous decision to study again. Back in 2010, I already got my first undergraduate degree from another university with another course. But somewhere along the way, I felt unsatisfied of what I have accomplished and just felt that there's something more that I can achieve, that I can be. Of all the many possibilities that I could have taken for myself--like say, pursue a Master's degree or get a job--I rather chose to study again, with full support of my parents, I am forever blessed to say.
When my parents approved of me studying again, it felt like a breath of fresh air. The next challenge though was choosing where. Oh, how I was faced with lots of options from my former university, other big universities and colleges near and far my home. And yet, I came down with the decision of choosing Assumption College. An all-girls school set in Makati, known for its "sowsyal" status and making tusok tusok the fishballs--which, might I add: IT'S A MYTH, GIRLS.
Of the friends that I've told of my plans to take up yet another undergrad degree, I was bombarded with questions and suggestions of why's: why not here, why not there...just "why?"
Well, why not?
After a month of preparations, I finally found myself on the first day of school in AC. I was not fortunate enough to make it during the first semester of school year, so I had no choice but to enter second semester. That meant I did not have a permanent block, no freshmen orientation--nada. But I think one way or another, on the first few days of school, just like you, I was also the
new girl.
Yes, I've been stared at by profs and students alike, walking around the campus. I wasn't in my uniform yet so I practically wore a sign on my forhead that said "NEW GIRL."
But don't ever fret. One thing about Assumption is that it is such a warm community. It took time, but I felt I belonged with them just as you would be part of the Assumption community in no time at all.
