Republic of the Philippines

Sorsogon State College

Bulan Campus
Bulan, Sorsogon
S.Y. 2020-2021

GEC 11
Understanding
the
Self

Submitted by; RENALYN G. PADER

BSIS/1A

Submitted to; MR. PAQUITO D. FERNANDEZ Jr.

I. Assessment and Evaluation

 A. Reflection Paper. The strength and weaknesses of the Filipino character have
their roots in Western and Eastern traditions. Write an introspective essay about
your character as Filipino, using the following guide questions:

1. What are your Western, Eastern and Filipino characteristics that can help you
succeed in life?
 My western, eastern and Filipino characteristics that could help me to succeed in
life are skills in tasks, respectful, hardworking, generous, helpful and also being
optimistic always. I can’t succeed in life with a negative sight of life. With this I
can create a brave person within me. I need humility implanted within myself
because being humble can create a better self, not just within me but also to the
others, with this I can help myself to hurdle the barricade that blocks the aisle of
success.

2. Are you happy for having this combination of traits?

 Yes, beyond happy because I know that with a positive thinking I can help
myself to improve and success my life.

3. How do you appreciate your uniqueness as a Filipino? How do you feel as a

Filipino?
 I appreciate my uniqueness as a Filipino by being proud as a Filipino, I may not
be contented of the kind of life I have right now but I am proud that I am a
Filipino. I am proud being a Filipino because Filipino’s are full of talent, and we
have confidence to face all tragic that came to our life that’s why there’s no
reason to be ashamed and YES! I considered my self as a uniquely talented
Filipino.

B. How Well You Understood. Cite your Western, Eastern, and Filipino
characteristics. Fill up the chart below:

My Western My Eastern My Filipino

Characteristics Characteristics Characteristics
Rational thinking Family Oriented Hospitable
Hard working Religious Respectful

Generous Open-minded Helpful

I dress casually Loving and Caring