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PUP, known as the “Iskolar ng Bayan”, home of the
champions, makers of the Brilliant, the Best and the Brightest individual and
molded by bravery and wisdom against hardships and struggles. Who might say
that this institute is the cheaper among all? Cheaper or may I say cheapest, in
terms of the tuition and other fees that is just a single penny to others but
quality and standard in giving education to every individual who choose to be
here, the best knowledge to gain for their start ups after the four years of
learning. Despite of the optimistic views that are listed above, PUP also has its
negative issue, an issue that creates not just a bad image for the university
but also a dim reputation for the entire faculty, the professors and not for
the students.
We’re
Not All an Activist! “PUP…TULOY ANG LABAN!”…KARAPATAN (3x)!”, “EDUKASYON (3x)!”
… those are some of the battle cry that is usually heard all over the
university. Some are getting annoyed and irritated, some are made for it and
some don’t even care at all. Their struggling shouts and full of bravery voices
makes the whole campus disturbed, but still they are unstoppable. I’m writing
this not because I’m against them, in fact, the things they are doing are worth
for they are doing it concerning the university and to remain PUP as the home
of the financially challenged students. My point is, other Universities mostly
from well- known class or in the upper class stereotyping all the PUP students
that when you choose to study there, they will be treated as one of them; an
ACTIVIST.
That
scenario reminds me of the past. When I was in first year college, we had a
family reunion and I met some of my cousins who graduated from different universities,
well known universities. They know that I am studying at PUP my elder cousin
said “so…Aktibista ka din?” and laughs. I can’t help but not to talk.
I
feel sad that the school I chose to is not good as I see. But things do change.
When I was invited by them to a birthday party and open up the same topics
again, I didn’t do the same thing instead I defended myself in such ironic
words; “Porke PUP, aktibista agad?” in that little words everything change in
one reason, I’m not what other thinks but I could be just like them on my own
way. I could defend myself as how I defend my beloved school for the whole. And
this is how I want my school to be recognized; The Home of the Brave and the
Bold!
Kim Kenneth Mandin
PUP-COC
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