I'M PROUD TO BE AN ASSUMPTIONIST!

The University of the Assumption( UA)is the first and only Catholic Archdiocesan University in the Philippines and in Asia living by its motto " Scientia, Virtus, et communitas" translated in english as " Knowledge must lead to virtue and to community service." It was founded on January 12, 1963 and now on its 46 years of existence and soon to celebrate its Golden Year Anniversary.

I can proudly say that I am a Product of this University, having attended 4 years in High School, 5 Years in College with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, 1 Sem of being a Substitute College Instructor in the Business Administration Department and now on my 2nd and last year in my Masters in Business Administration Degree. In my almost 11 years of stay in this school and still counting, This school became a witness of my growing years in life, this university became my second home having world- class professors who serves as my second-parents, older brothers and sisters,and even trusted friends and companions.

It was June of 1998, when I First stepped on the vicinity of this university, It was quite hard for me then as I remember adjusting in the environment, considering it is a new school to study with. I will never forget then That I am not supposed to be admitted in the school because of my probationary status in the Entrance Examination, but with prayers and luck, I was given the opportunity to enter the school. We were 13 sections then in the 1st Year and I was placed in the 7th section. Quite frustrating because I'm expecting that I will be included in the first section which is considered to be the home of the cream of the crop. But like an ordinary fighter, I didn't loose hope, I took that as a challenge, I continued the battle, studied very hard until I became consistently the top 1 in our class. At first, The feeling of gladness was present in my face but still the great insecurity was there overshadowing my joy, because I am not in the 1st section ( In short, eventhough I am Top 1 in the class, that will not make any sense, I will not be receiving any award because I am not in the highest section) but still because of my strong personality, I still continued fighting until my general average made me qualified to be included in the 1st section the next school year or in my second year.

Finally, Coming my second year in high-school, I was included already in the top section. I was filled with mixed emotions when I first entered the classroom, there is a feeling of happiness because at last, I will be with the brightest students of the university, Intense pressures, because I believe the real competition is here present, and the feeling of vulnerability as to a dilemma if they will accept me as a friend or a competitor. But in God's grace, I was very glad because I was welcome wholeheartedly by my new friends. Definitely, We can't avoid that there are some who are very hard to please, but I just didn't mind them anyway. My life in this year was very difficult because of a very tight competition among us. Life in the 1st section was full of arduous moments,,, study, study, study, never ending studying! But that was nice, I am learning a lot of things in focusing with my readings. My effort in this year was not enough because I was included in the lowest 10 ranks in the class.

Another school year was opened, my 3rd year HS Life, my insecurities was slowly be blown away because I am already use with the personalities and attitudes of my classmates. It is also in this year, When I met my "Kabarkadas" namely Nonito, R-Jay, Sheena, Frelda, Monique, Alpe, and the leader of all Aaron. We had great times together which I absolutely missed at the moment. How can I forget, also in this year when me and some my kabarkadas and classmates joined the first ever UAHS Glee Club... We are proud to be the pioneers! eje... ( Yes, I have this hidden talent, I actually sing... in fact I have a " Tenor" voice, but now, because of no practice anymore, my voice is continously deteriorating... eje!) what makes this year very memorable? for the First Time, I was included in the Honor Roll and unlike in my First Year, this time I went on stage very proud with my mom receiving my certificate of commendation.

Last year of High School Life came in, a very crucial in the lives of every high school student, the year where we decided what course are we going to take in college, the year where we spend the last few moments of our lives as high-school students, and the year where we said temporary goodbyes to friends and classmates. But saying goodbye does not mean that we are not going to meet again, this is just a starting point for us to face another chapter in our lives. Our Graduation Day? Absolutely filled with delightful moments but deep in side our hearts there is sadness.

I guess the very serious part in every educational years is the college life, because it is in these years where we are going to study the concepts and principles related to the field that we are going to partake in the future, and that happened to me, I was totally serious with my studies in college, for a reason that my course is absolutely difficult, in fact, it is considered as one of the much hated course of everyone, because of its hard to understand principles and the unending problem solving and analysis, But you know what, without bias, This is the most enjoy and challenging course! because the moment that you cannot balance a transaction, you will surely do everything finding the last centavo which caused it unbalanced and the moment you discovered and have it posted, you will shout out loud with joy, as if you won a lotto, I Have experienced this so many times. I also had the privilege during my 5 years of stay in the college department, joining and leading to various organizations, The UA Outreach Ministry, UA Commentator Lectors Guild, UA Christ Youth in Action, UA Rotaract, Ingat Nang Asuncion, and the Statement, the official publication of the college of accountancy. I had wonderful memories with these organizations which I will forever cherish.

After Graduation, I also had the Opportunity to work here in the University as a Substitute College Instructor in the Business Administration Department teaching "Advertising",. The subject which I taught was indeed not my forte because I am an Accountacy Graduate but with God's Help, I was able to survive teaching this subject and was able to impart to the students the concepts, principles and even its applications in today's world.

Right Now, I am currently enrolled once again in the university taking up my Masters in Business Administration. In fact, I am now on my 2nd year which soon I will be graduating. I dont' know what is in this university which made me stay this long, but what I only knew is that I feel safe and totally relieved when I am here. In short, " I am in good hands with the quality of education which the school offers and I am satisfied with that."

I don't know till when I am going to stay here in the University, who knows, I will be pursuing still my doctorate degree here, but I guess with that, Only Lord can tell... but what is certain now, I AM TRULY GRATEFUL AND HONORED TO BE A PART OF THE UA FAMILY... I'M PROUD TO BE AN ASSUMPTIONIST!