“Ansha”, “Gamol”, “Utik” “Baklang Bakery” “Veterana” “Wizkurukuru” “bi”, etc.
These are just some of the words that I learned and discovered this semester (My 3rd year, 2nd sem). But it is not only the words that I learned so much about, but above all, this semester thought me something greater, or should I say something that changed my world completely.
How can I start summarizing everything? It’s so hard because everything that happened was essential in my being. But let me discuss some of the highlights and discuss it per subject so I will not forget mentioning the learnings and fun that I had experienced.
Radio and Television Production
“Leche, LRT” “Ilang beses ko ng tinuturo, paulit-ulit” “may napanuod ako sa bus e…”
These are just some of the epic lines of Ma’am Panela, our RTV professor. We always make fun on the way she talks and tells a story. She’s a very good storyteller that’s why everytime she came in class, we always ask her “Ma’am anong problema” and she will starts telling her Bus-to-Lrt-to-FEU story or should I say struggle. I always listen to her stories because she’s very fun and I am very amazed with how her face tells her story as well. (She’s one of the most energetic prof I ever met) XD
But of course, it is not her LRT stories that I enjoyed alone, but i also love this class because i love making stories– i love writing stories. I really learned a lot from this subject (even though we only have 1-hour left to discussed things because she’s always late—-and I guess you know why. haha she’s always late due to her LRT problems. XD)
I enjoyed doing stuff in this class including radio drama and film script and scene heading. Since highshool, (of course we have these bunch of role playings) i always volunteered to be the writer, and I am very surprised to learn that there’s so much rules and formats in scriptwriting.
For our final project, i wrote “Rizal sa 2014” and the premise of it goes like this : “What if, a day before Rizal’s execution, he travels in the future and see how miserable Philippines will become. Will he be willing to die for his MotherLand still?”
As a result, I want to be a writer now.
P.S “I learn to use Celtx” haha
Social Anthropology
I will never forget how strict she looked in our first day meeting. She entered the room, we did not stand to recognize her presence but still, we said good morning to her. and as her feedback she said “Is this the way you greet your professor? Is this the norms now?” and of course, with our nerves trembling, we stood and greeted her “Good Morning”. And she asked somebody to pray, no one volunteered and she saw me, so I walked toward the front. I began my “own” prayer, but she interrupted me and asked me to pray the FEU prayer, and oh oh oh I forgot the FEU prayer. (Since, i do not practice praying the same prayer—because i think the Lord doesn’t deserve memorized prayer).
But as I expected, she’s not really strict, she did it only for the sake of “first impression”. As time passed, we became so much fond on the way she dressed. Despite of her age, she’s very beautiful and charming. But beneath this pretty face, lies a woman with great motivation, great wisdom and great dignity to what she believe is right.
I learned so much from her; things that books cannot thought us. She thought us to be functional, to be very dedicated, to persevere, to strive for the better, to be upright, to be excellent and more.
At the end, I am very pleased to know that she’s a Christian. I know she is from the first time I saw her. I saw her discipline. And I admire her for everything she is.
Cinema
Well, what can I say? hahahahahaha. My favorite subject (my blockmates know why—and they will probably agree to my perception)
What I enjoyed in this class, is that we became exposed to a lot of films such as “Minsa’y Isang Gamo-Gamo”, “Insiang”, “Tuhog”, “Hero”, “Hellow Soldier” at “Bukas Didilim Bukas”. Not just we were exposed to it, but we learned to criticized the way a particular movie was made.
We also learned different cinematic techniques and learned to view films using different film theories,. i can now say that everytime i watch a movie, i am being very critical about it. I learned now to dissect a film and not to indulge it as it is, the way other people watch films. But sometimes, the bad side here is, whenever i watch a movie with someone or with my family, I always comment “and panget ng shot” “ang weird naman” or “halaaa. Walang preparation” or ” ahhhhh Ideological film to” that sometimes people who were with me were annoyed in my comments. hahaha
I will miss Ma’am Ustaris’ get up. XD
ENG 8 (Technical Writing)
Before the semester started, i was afraid to take up ENG 8 and i don’t know why, Since our schedule in ENG 8 is Wed and Sat 3pm-4 30pm, I and Buts decided to shift our schedule to Block 4, since we want early dismissal for Saturday because it is the time we have to go back in the mountain.(I mean province haha)
ENG 8 with Sir Caballero was fun (literally fun. HAHAHAHA) though we are a bit petiks in this subject, still because of his lots of ACTIVITIESSSSSSS, ASSIGNMENTSSSSS and PROJECTSSSSS I learned to write formal letters. And I’m proud to say that because of this subject i did not had a hard time doing my resume, curriculum vitae and Application letter for my OJT this summer 🙂
I will miss Sir Caballero’s “Englis” “Riserts” and his line “Yung iba sa inyo ginagawang pahingahan ang klase ko, yung iba nag se-selfie pa, yung iba reviewan at kung ano anong subjects and pinaguusapan” hahahahahaha.
ACTING
After three long weeks of not having Professor in Drama, we finally met Ma’am Flor Salanga. The moment she entered, I know she has something to tell, has something to share, and has something to impart to our hearts. I knew it, always. I think I have power to predict people. hahaha
But before i shared serious matters that I learned, these are funny words that we love about her (I dont know with my professors, but all of them have funny lines XD) “Ang pag-pre-prepare, pinaghahandaan yan”, “I-google nyo sa Youtube”, “Ang 3-D binubuo yan ng Tatlo” at “Pumapalakpak ang aking Fallopian Tube” XD hahahaha.
I must admit, that I fear this subject the most simply because I know for the fact that I am not an ACTRESS! Never. Ever, I can’t act well, please. Have pity on me. haha. But every time we were given a piece to work with, though I know I will not shine, I still did my best. Effort kung effort sabi nga nila.
Aside from acting, Ma’am Flor taught me to enjoy whatever I am doing, to treasure the moment that I’m on stage, because still that’s my moment, and she taught me to be brave, to be diligent, to strive harder for my parents, and of course above all, to accept the fact that every talents and skills that I have, it all came from God and I should praise Him for that. “Glory to God every time” that’s what I learned the most.
I know that at the end of the semester, I am still not an actress. But in my own way, I became an achiever. I better what I thought is already best for myself. And that’s what matters most. 🙂
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
And here comes Ma’am Barro again. Oh my Ma’am Barro! Investigative Reporting is Hard, but it became the hardest with Ma’am Barro as your professor. When we were asked to choose for a topic, I definitely want to take any psychological problem as our topic. So I chose different topics but all of it were rejected. In my frustration, i really don’t know what to do. Will I drop? I asked myself. But as i was travelling back to my dormitory, I said to myself that I will review my handouts in Psychology with Sir De Vera. Until I pray and asked God to helped me. And yes, inside the jeepney, I thought of BDSM. Thanks to Sir Devera and Fifty Shades of Grey.
But our struggle with my groupmates (Lance and Ellaine) did not stopped in thinking of a topic, but it became harder when we got to the point of searching for possible subjects that will let us to interview them. Unitl we finally met Shinobi Sensei and DominaFire.
The process of producing it is very fulfilling because I learned to go out of my box (I’m conservative by the way). But they are actually good people, in fact they are very intelligent people.
But the highlight of it, is when Ma’am Barro recognized that our work is good and it has a chance to be an entry do different competitions. So I became challenged more to do better. With Ma’am Barro’s helped, we me sir Brian, he was the one who did editing in our piece, since the details and footages are very sensitive.
At the end, we finished doing it, and yes, I survived Ma’am Barro! :)))
THEATER DIRECTING
This one is not the least, but indeed the best subject I ever had. This subject really transformed me. REALLY. This subject will definitely be one of the reasons why I will forever love my course :))
I dont know how to share the joy, experience and fulfillment i felt in this subject. A BLAST. A BLAST INDEED.
I think, i have to separate this and write another blog post for this subject, :)) hahahaha (Just so you wait)
And of course this sem will never be a blast, without MC1137. I love you guys. Thanks for all the gamolan moments. Thanks to all my professor who imparted something in us. And above all to my God who gives me the strength, guidance, provision and favor.
I am now looking forward for a blastful OJT experience this summer. Kuddos!