My 1st Interview in College!!!!

Few weeks ago I've joined the Minanao Business and Management Youth Conference (MBMYC) and submitted my application form. Then, last Thursday, July 10, 2008, I received an sms from the secretariat of MBMYC informing me that my interview will be scheduled on July 12, 2008 at the CSG conference room, STC 2nd floor from 1-5pm. I'm really nervous at the same time excited about my interview because this will be my first time to go on an interview for an organization. Furthermore during my high school days I've never really gotten a chance to be interviewed for an organization because the organizations I chose were those that would not require interviews since I want my high school life to be an EASY one. Even during my 3rd yr. when I wanted to be an LCLC volunteer (Light Cavalry Leadership Council) but in the end I didn't went further due to cold feet.

Then, yesterday afternoon after our PE class, a classmate of mine asked me to accompany her to the SBMSC office to sign-up for the track and field, I on the other hand, looked for some post-announcements but found nothing. She then told me about our tutorials tomorrow, Saturday (today), also at 1pm. At first I wanted to join the tutorials in accounting but then, this morning, again I received an sms from the secretariat of MBMYC telling that there's an urgent change of plan and that there's no interview, only a GTKY session. That time I didn't know what GTKY means, but it sounds great.

When I've arrived at school LATE for my NSTP class, I was so glad that they're still in the room and haven't gone to the area yet. Our assigned area is at Tablon, with a fare of 30php, reduced to 22php. After that, I took my lunch with some classmates of mine who are also joining the accounting tutorials. Then, my classmates accompanied me to the STC lobby, where I found my classmates bonding there. I thought they were there also for the GTKY, and the arranged chairs were for the session too. Good thing I immediately spotted a post on the SBM seal, that says "MBMYC applicants please proceed to A405." At first I thought about back outing since I was only one there minding about that post and I thought that maybe I was late or something, and besides I'm not comfortable being with myself alone. Yet I ended up going to A405, I guess I really wanted this and be active on this org, besides it's only a session and not an Interview.

When I've arrived at A405, I found 3 students in the classroom and few (and I mean few, like 6 students only) students outside. Then a student asked me

"are you here for the interview?"

Then I replied

"No! I'm only here for the GTKY session because the interview has been canceled"

(What a dummy since I only know what session means); then he replied

"please sign here, then sit and wait for your turn."

As I was waiting there, I asked myself "Why am I waiting for my turn like being interviewed, I thought this was only a session (Whatever GTKY means)?" Then ahead of me were 3 2nd year students who were also there for the session (interview). Then I chatted with them for a while, until I was only the one left waiting for the session (still not knowing its an INTERVIEW). Then they got out of the room and said that other students would also use the same room for class, so we went to SBMSC office and there, we continued the session (interview).

As I was waiting outside for my turn, Kuya Dan (president of MBMYC) approached me and talked with me. He then asked me few questions. Then, I found out what GTKY means, when he said

"This is just a getting to know you session."

Then he added,

"later you'll be interviewed."

I was so surprised to hear that today was the interview, and to think they told me that it was postponed. What alarmed me is when Kuya Dan said

"Normally, we don't accept freshmen"

When I heard that coming from him (being a president of MBMYC), I can't understand what I felt. Dismay, since I've waited for hours when I could be participating and learning accounting lessons from the tutorials; Ashamed, since I've applied for nothing, "nagmukhang TANGA lang ako"; Angry, because in the first place they should've already texted me that they don't accept freshies so I won't waste my time and for me not be embarrassed. Those mixed emotions encouraged me to back out and walk out, but it would be rude to walk out in front of Kuya Dan still talking, so I held and pull myself back together. Suddenly Kuya Dan said

"But, who are we to decline a student whose passion is on MBMYC and a student
who volunteered to sacrificed her time for MBMYC?"

then he added

"Actually as you went inside the room, you are already accepted, the interview
is just to know your personality. So CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME TO MBMYC."

After what Kuya Dan have said, I still have that uneasy feeling because of the words he said earlier.


During my interview I was so anxious not just because of what Kuya Dan have said earlier but because there were 5 of them interviewing me. In addition, the one who throw questions is Kuya Michael, a schoolmate of mine. I also looked up on Kuya Michael even still in 2nd year because he's from the semi-honors class and still has time for extracurricular activities, not just that, he's also the head of the Dance Society club which is very active. I've known him because he really stand out and my classroom is beside theirs. Anyways, as I was sitting there my hands began to be cold which every so often occur, and only happens if i'm tense. There are a lot of heavy questions they've asked like,

"If you were a rock, how would you make yourself standout of all other rocks?"

then there's also this last question, well not really a question because it's on the spot

"Think of a product and promote it relating yourself"

, and that time, due to pressures I don't have any idea what product to advertise. Then there's also

"Are you the cramming type of person or the prepared days-before person?"

I know that i'm the cramming type of person but I just don't know how I answered prepared-days-before person. I'm such a liar. There's also

"How do you handle stress?"

I mean, what question is that?!!! Is that really a question? and there's still more questions they throw on me.

In the end, they all congratulated me for making it. As they shook my cold hands, they said

"Hala! Bugnaw kaayo iyang hands,"

then kuya (forgot the name) said

"alangan kulbaan jud xa."

Even though I already got accepted I don't know why I'm still feeling a little bit uneasy. Maybe because they'll accept the 1st 40 applicants and their applicants today didn't reach 40; Or maybe because I really wanted to experience being interviewed without an assurance that I already passed; Or maybe I'm just scared to know that since I'm just a freshie and know nothing, they won't give me a position and 40 is a large number therefore I can't be recognized; Or just maybe discontentment. I don't know why but seldom, I had this feeling that despite everything I've done, despite my success, I still feel dissatisfied. But as of now, I should be glad and thankful that I got accepted.

Teenagers nowadays!!

As I was coming home taking a jeepney ride, an old couple joined in. The two didn't know that the jeepney was almost full because the conductor kept telling "Sakay nah, daghan pa kaayo kulang." The old woman stepped in first, she only got a half- seat that every time the jeepney turned, its like she'll fall from her seat. The old man on the other hand ended up in a standing position. I pitied the two, but all I could do is watch them since I'm from afar, and since I'm a girl I can't offer my seat for the old man no matter how much I wanted to or else I'd be the one in a standing position. Even the young man sitting beside me didn't do anything, I even wanted to say to that young man

"hey! pwede palingkuron nimo ang tigulang, luoy kaayo oh..

Pwede bitaw ka mu-kabit,"

but since my fear of being answered or maybe the young man might get angry at me I decided to keep my mouth shut.

That simple incident proves that teenagers nowadays are starting to be disrespectful, and self-centered. Even the saying "Ladies first" already starts to fade, unless the girl is their crush or their girlfriends. As to what I've observed, especially during rush hour, guys often bumped into girls just for them to get a seat. Gentlemen turned out to be gentleDOGS. What is it that teenagers nowadays act differently from teenagers before? Even some girls nowadays acts desperately, some would even make the 1st move just to win her crush. Where's now the "Maria Clara" girl?

I'm not saying that teenagers today are hopeless, but I'm just illustrating what are the teenagers today. Knowing these things, I hope teenagers would become aware of the situation and change for the better.

College life!!!

It has now been a month since the start of the school year, particularly the start of my college life. In fact, next week will be the schedule of our prelim. Time passes by so quickly, seems like only yesterday was just the first day of class. Yet, a lot has already happened in just a month. It even makes me reminisce of some past events.

Before entering up college, specifically when I was still on my senior years, I've watched how the mood and scenery slowly changed. Students whom I've thought to be Happy-go-Lucky began looking ahead. Students who crammed began to maximized their study habits. Moreover, I could see my fellow seniors studying everywhere even if it was just the 2nd week of the school year. So I thought, "Has the world turned upside down or the people here has just gone Crazy?" Their topic always is about College; What school to go? Where to go? What course to take? blablabla... and so on and so forth... That time I didn't mind about those things, even taking up entrance examinations, although I took some examinations on few Colleges. But even if I took entrance examinations I didn't bothered to study or scan my notes like everyone does, I just took the tests. Meanwhile, I've been hearing gossips about College life; How College life is, How college students missed High school, that you can't have the same classmates in every subjects, that you'll be on your own, and so on and so forth... Upon hearing those things and graduation is fast approaching, I wished the time to stop so I could enjoy High school even more.

During the summer break, my fellow seniors had already decided on which College University they should enter. I, on the other hand, haven't thought anything about it. I just thought my parents would let me study anywhere I'd want to, but when I brought up that thing, they wouldn't let me and their reason was this "Thats because YOU'RE SO DEPENDENT. PROVE 1st THAT YOU CAN STAND FOR YOURSELF." All I could think that time was, How can I prove it if you wouldn't let me try being alone? anywayz, thats another story.



During the 1st day of class, particularly June 5,2008, as I was passing by the front gate I saw a lot of familiar faces, people around are busy engaging into conversations, I can't even find my way because of the people around. Suddenly I heard someone calling my name, I tried checking who it was, then I found my classmates calling my attention. Seems like all of them are present and I was only the one the're waiting for. I felt so glad and secure knowing that they have waited for me. I love having that feeling around especially during the 1st day of class. My 1st day of class was a blast because of them, unlike the time when I entered high school. Since i came from a different school I hardly know anyone, but not this time. My classmates and friends in high school were there and so are my classmates and friends in elementary. This time, as I passed along the hallway of XU I always met friends, classmates, and even acquaintances.

During my 1st week, I find college life easy. Since there are a lot free time, there are also a lot of time alloted for bonding with friends, studying, and making assignments. Teachers sometimes won't show up, but the most exciting part is that you can be late and be absent without sanctions. what more can I say, but college really ROCKS!

Later, these past few days our schedule began to be hectic, Practices here and there, the prelim, etc... Little by little I got separated from my friends, our schedules mismatched, good thing I've got my blockmates around. Then I realized that college life is also tough. You can't always be with someone no matter how desperate you are because you have life and schedule on your own and so are they. I learned how to be time conscious. Most of all, this is my final stage, therefore I should do well.