Myself
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010When I look at this picture of myself, I realize how much I’ve grown and changed, not only physically, but also mentally as a person in the last couple of years. Less than one month after this photograph was taken, I arrived at the University of Saint La Salle in Bacolod City without any idea of what to expect. I entered my second year of high school as an innocent thirteen year-old that was about a thousand miles from home and was a new member of not the sophomore, but “lower-middle” class. Around me in this picture are the things which were most important in my life at the time: studying different types of cars and planes, following every songs made by Mariah Carey, and seeing the latest blockbuster movies like “The Dark Knight” or “Spider Man 3.” On my t-shirt is the rest of my life .. singer. Midway through my senior year at the special USLS school, the focuses in my life have changed dramatically. online typing job
If there is one common occurrence which takes place for every single person in the diverse student body at USLS, it is that we all grow up much faster for having lived there. I do not know whether this speeding up of the maturing process is generally good or bad, but I definitely have benefited. The classroom has become a whole different realm for me. Before, the teachers and students alike preached the importance of learning, but it was implicitly obvious that the most important concern was grades. At USLS teachers genuinely believe that learning is the most importance objective and deeply encourage us to collaborate with each other and make use of all resources that we may find. In fact, in a certain class this year, my teacher assigned us to prepare every day of the week to discuss a certain book; there were only two requirements in this preparation. We had to maximize our sources, gleaning from everything and everyone in the school, but we were not allowed to actually look at the book. jobs typing work home
As a result, I know more about that book than any other that I have actually read. It is teaching methods such as this which ensure that we will learn more. Indeed, this matter of “thinking” has been one of the most important aspects of my experience. Whether in Physics or English, I’m required to approach every problem and idea independently and creatively rather than just regurgitate the teacher’s words. In discussion with fellow students both inside and outside of class, the complex thoughts flowing through everyone’s brain is evident. However, I believe that the most important concepts that I have espoused in being independent of my parents for half of each year, deal with being a cosmopolitan person. The school’s faculty and students are conscious about keeping all of the kids’ attention from being based on the school. SN:0MA9N2ESY
Every single issue of global concern is brought forth by one group or another whether it be a faculty member, publication, ethnic society, or individual student. Along with being aware of issues of importance, after attending USLS my personality has evolved. First, my mannerisms have grown: the school stresses giving respect to everyone and everything. Our former headmaster often said, “Character can be measured not by one’s interaction with people who are better off than him or herself, but by one’s interactions with those who are worse off.” The other prime goal of the school’s community is to convert every single timid lower-classman into a loud, rambunctious senior. Basically, if you have an opinion about something, it is wrong not to voice that opinion. Of course, being obnoxious is not the idea. The key is to become a master of communication with teachers, fellow students, all of who are a part of the community, and most importantly, those who are outside of the community.