In the beginning
of this semester, we were given a waiver of which FTS models were listed for
parents to choose what model does fit in the budget. In the choices were, Model
A wherein we must undergo one interpersonal seminar, one minor field trip (Mindanao),
one major field trip (Outside Mindanao) and one national seminar (Y4iT, etc.),
Model B which requires to have one major field trip (Outside Mindanao), two
minor field trips (Mindanao), two seminars (Mindanao) and one interpersonal
seminar and lastly, Model C which requires three minor field trips (Mindanao),
four seminars (Mindanao) and one interpersonal seminar.
On our class
meeting, it was discussed that the cheapest model is Model A. Although it has a
major field trip and most probably will be in Manila, it only requires one
minor field trip, one interpersonal and one national seminar, and it would be
easy for us to arrange one for each. Most probably the national seminar we
would be attending is the Youth for Information Technology, an annual IT
conference in Manila wherein students and professionals gather for talks about
innovation, experience and success and is scheduled during September. Though Model
B and C are only within Mindanao but it requires two or three minor field trips
and it would take up so much time and four seminars in Mindanao would be difficult
to find since seminars are seldom held in Mindanao. Also the fare for the three
minor field trips would need much. The class discussed thoroughly on what Model
to suggest to our parents, thinking of how huge money would possibly be used, putting
aside our own preferences because if it would be up to us to what to choose,
the majority would probably choose Model A without any doubt since it is a 5
day trip in Manila. We discussed the pros and cons of each model.
As for me, my reason
of choosing Model A is because I know it could give me a huge opportunity to
know and witness the new trends in the Information Technology field. I know we
could visit a lot of big companies there in Manila and witness personally their
high-end technologies and helpful practices that could enlighten our minds and
give us new goals to achieve for the future. I also look forward on knowing new
people, their experiences of failure and success. I also want to travel. To
know what’s the feeling flying inside an airplane. I want to experience to
travel without my parents to depend on to know if I could get through without
any problem. I want to see what it is in Manila, how their lifestyle and
environment is. I want to experience new things, I want to experience my first
times. I believe that in this trip I could bring home some knowledge about ICT,
experiences to tell, and moments to treasure. I believe that learning inside
the four corners of a classroom isn’t enough for building a strong foundation
of not only knowledge but most importantly wisdom. Wisdom makes you think
rational and would make one better on decision making. Additionally, I strongly
believe that experience is the best teacher. Experience doesn’t keep you from
searching for new adventures and the eagerness to learn in every adventure you
take. Experience doesn’t tell you if it is good or bad. And either good or bad,
experiences are essential on growing and embracing the possibilities and
impossibilities of life. But together with this eagerness to learn and travel,
is the nervousness or rather frightening feeling of accidents. I know that
accidents can’t be predicted. I am also thinking of negative things and I know it
doesn’t bring any good but thinking that it will be a long trip a percentage of
the possibility of accidents might happen. If this model will be chosen by my
parents I would be both happy and scared. HAHA. But as our professor had told
us, “kung mamatay edi mamatay gud. Kung oras na jud nato wala na tay mabuhat
ana pero kung swertehun pasalamat jud”. I hold on to that statement. I know
that God already had a plan for us since the day we came out of this world. Even
though none of us knows what His plan for us is, how long our life would be, I will
still trust and offer Him all of me. But as humans, we are afraid to die. Of course
I am afraid to die. I am afraid to die ignorant of what it is out there, afraid
of dying without experiencing a life-fulfilling deed. I am afraid to die
without paying back what my parents have given me; I want to pay for all the
sacrifices they have suffered because of me. I know it isn’t that easy but I am
afraid to die without making them proud that I am their daughter. But all of
these negativities were blurred by the positivity of the people around me. It is
blurred by my eagerness to learn, my eagerness to push my luck.
In the end, my
parents chose Model A because they also believe it would give me a huge opportunity
of knowing myself and learning all possible things I need for the betterment of
myself. My parents never dictated me; they always make me decide for myself. As
what they are always reminding me,”mao ra jud ning among mahatag sa inyo, ang
pageskwela. Kamo ray nagbuhat sa inyong kaugmaon. Naa ra na sa inyo kung
magtinarong mo o dili.” They always seek for our welfare even though we have
been giving them problems and headaches; they still never gave up on us. I hope
this trip will give me an experience and stories to live by; stories of
successful people that would inspire me of doing my best and in times of failure
would help me realize that there will always be a chance, a something that
could bring me success not just in profession but also in life.
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