As graduation draws near, soon-to-be alumni begin to reminisce their stay here in the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas.
The Varsitarian asked the seniors memorable experiences and everything from places to things they could give UST as a farewell gift.Before they enter the “real world”, we asked them to remember things about UST.
What is your most memorable experience here in UST?
“Being stranded in school (staying overnight) with students due to floodings inside the buildings.”
– Joey Imson
Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“The enrollment.”
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Ryan Dizon
Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy
“When I became part of the Central Student Council and experienced the hardship and success of being part of it.”
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Jessie-James Gamiz
Economics, College of Commerce
“Getting six of the 12 awards in the Ad quest but failing to get the Ad agency of the year award.”
– Christine Bautista
Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“’Nung ma-stranded kami sa Main Building dahil sa baha, pero lumipat kami sa CFAD dahil maraming pagkain do’on.”
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Paolo Manlutac
Advertising, College of Fine Arts and design
“When we spent rainy nights in the CFAD building na walang tulugan.”
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Agnes Boquiren
Advertising, College of Fine Arts and Design
“The entire fourth-year because of our Practicum.”
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Cristina Deus
Secondary Education, College of Education
What is the most memorable place here in UST?
“Back of the Student Research Laboratory.”
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Rhyan Monsanto
Biology, College of Science
“The Coop canteen – ‘di ko makakalimutan ‘yung smell.”
– Ben Ravina
Biology, College of Science
“Commerce Building.”
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Victoria Benzon
Business Administration, College of Commerce
“The Arch of the Centuries.”
– Elfie Rose del Rosario
Psychology, College of Science
“UST Chapel.”
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Maria Nissa Ariston
Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“The UST Hospital.”
– Antonette Nabing
Nursing, College of Nursing
“Plaza Calderon.”
– Katrina Cruz
Advertising, College of Fine Arts and Design
What are your plans after graduation?
“Look for a stable job and then take a Master’s Degree.”
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Chris Ryan Cayas
Economics, College of Commerce
“I want to be the next “Morning Girl”!”
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Angela Directo
Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“Look for a job and take computer courses.”
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Jessie-James Gamiz
Economics, College of Commerce
“Review for the board exams.”
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Timi Monsayac
Nursing, College of Nursing
“Teach at a school for special children.’
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Marlon Vargas
Secondary Education, College of Education
“I’m going to take the board exams and practice my profession.”
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Nestor Jr. de Villa
Secondary Education, College of Education
What are your achievements during your stay in UST?
“Being in the the Dean’s List and being able to participate in inter-collegiate contests.”
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Edison So
Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy
“Graduating!”
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Lou Erin Perez
ECE, Faculty of Engineering
“Winning first place in the 2002 UAAP Cheering Competition.”
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Julie Anne Lopez
Information Management, College of Science
What gift can you give UST before you graduate?
“Since first year, I have been serving my Faculty and UST through my music.”
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Joana Mari Alegre
Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy
“To bring honor and glory to the University, surpassing that of Maneja’s topping the bar exams.”
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Christine Bautista
Communication Arts, Faculty of Arts and Letters
“My uniform, loyalty, and memories.”
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Vanity Navalta
Nursing, College of Nursing
“To comeback to my Alma Mater to teach and share my knowledge.
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Wendy Miguel
Nursing, College of Nursing
“Practicing what UST taught me and at the same time, uphold the name of my Alma Mater.
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Agnes Boquiren
Advertising, College of Fine Arts and Design
What improvements do you wish for UST?
“More facilities in the laboratories.”
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JJ Vicera
Biology, College of Science
“The administration should encourage more research.”
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Richard Clemente
ECE, Faculty of Engineering
“The system, there should be polite security guards and personnel. It is because the personnel reflects the Administration.”
– Elfie Rose del Rosario
Psychology, College of Science
“They should produce more graduates who can contribute more to the society.”
– Ihna Jhunica Manota
Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Education
