ACTIVITY 3: THE SCHOOL

TASK 1: WHAT DO I KNOW

Directions: Think of one (1) college or university in the Philippines and do
your research about it. Evaluate it based on the factors below by answering
the guide questions.

College/ University: University of Santo Tomas (UST)

Factors/ Guide My Evaluation & Explanation

Questions
Yes, it is said to be the largest university in the city
Size: Is the of Manila. I like it since there will be more sources
structure of the and places to go to whenever you want take a rest
school big? Do you or study. At the same time, I dislike it because I’m
like it? Explain. bad at directions.
It is a private, Catholic research university in Manila.
It has 26 programs UST graduates consistently and
yearly dominate the top ten in courses with board
Type: What type of exams (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Occupational
school is that? Do Therapy, Physical Therapy, Engineering,
you like that type of Architecture, Accountancy, Education, etc.). I like it
school? Why? because I expect that I will be able to learn more
and be successful in UST.
Location: Is it far or I will live in a dorm near UST together with my older
near your home? Will sister. It will be convenient for me because I can
it be convenient to walk/take a ride to the university for a cheap price.
you if you’ll study
there? Why?
Tuition Fee: What is 1st term is 57,365 pesos while 2nd term is 49,316
the range of tuition pesos. I think it is budget-friendly for me because I
fee? Do you think think the payment is worth it and we can afford it.
that is budget- They also offer scholarships.
friendly for you?
UST has an acceptance rate of around 81% with
Standards: Does 27% of applicants deciding to enroll. Its average
the school has high GPA ranges from 3.35 to 3.57 for accepted students.
standards or Reference:
requirements for https://www.acceptancerate.com/schools/university-
their students? of-st-thomas
Explain.
Facilities: Does the The facilities are complete and updated. It makes
school has necessary me feel comfortable because all of the reviews I had
facilities for your read says that UST provides the best atmosphere
chosen course? Does with almost everything provided inside the campus
the school ambience (fast food chains, church, hospital, library).
make you feel
comfortable? Why?

TASK 2: WHAT DO I THINK?

Directions: Observe the given pictures and answer the follow up questions.

Image 1

1. Having observed
image 1, does the
school itself has a
responsibility in the
dilemma of a student being shown in the picture? Explain.
Yes, especially if teachers will give tons of school works but does not
teach the students about it and it will be recorded. Several teachers give
students grades that they don’t deserve even though they worked hard.
Some of them also bring the students’ confidence down because of their
expectations. But students also have responsibility in their own dilemma.
They shouldn’t pressure other students and make time for their school works
so they won’t cram.
2. What can the school do lessen student dilemmas like this?
They should lower the tuition fee if possible and be a bully-free school
by creating programs. They should also teach the lesson before they give
school works about it. Instead of pressuring students because of their
expectations, they should understand their students and help them improve
by encouraging them. They shouldn’t give assignments the week before the
exam and make bunch of school works considering they have other subjects
too.

Image 2 (Job Fair PH

2016)

3. Based on what you

see in Image 2, what
can you conclude about
the employment in the
Philippines? Explain.
In my conclusion, based on the image I am seeing, there are many
applicants yearning for a good job to help their families. Most of the masses
are unemployed and were kicked out off their jobs so now they are looking
for new jobs to fend off their needs. Some companies offer a small amount
of payout therefore they find a job that provides large salary.
4. Do you think school background has a great effect on your future
employment? Explain.
Yes, for example, schools like UST, Ateneo, UP, De La Salle, etc.
because of the school backgrounds and the students' hardships they faced
inside that specific school. People tend to have that one characteristic to
judge you based off of your academic status, if you come from a school with
poor education, their thoughts will be filled with, you didn't have a good
academic experience.

TASK 3: WHAT DO I FEEL?

Directions: Answer the reflection below.

REFLECTION: If you are going to enroll in college, what will be your main
basis for choosing a school?

For me, I would select a wide and huge college with library, garden,
cafeteria, field, gym, computer lab, etc. A city setting would be an ideal
place for my basis for choosing a school. Personally, I prefer public schools
rather than private schools since in a public school, expenses are more
manageable than a private school. I’d like to be put in with high average
students (preferably 84+ average) so there will be no hindrance in my
studies. Since my dream job is to become a CPA, a school that specializes in
that job would be a perfect fit for choosing the right college.