My

Educational
Tour
Experience
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single
step.” – Lao Tzu.

Dave R. Landicho

Central Mindanao University Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

What was the first thing you noticed when you arrived? What are you most excited about
doing or seeing? Describe the inside of your accommodation. What were your biggest
fears before starting this trip? Think about the most beautiful place you visited and
describe it with all five senses.

When I actually arrive in Bohol, I'm happy because somehow, I can give myself a
break from work and school. I get excited because I know that I will be able to visit many
tourist spots. The most exciting thing here is that I will be able to spend time with my
classmates, friend and I'm happy that I can get to know other students better because I
don't know them very well because after my class I go straight to my work. and I appreciate
this educational tour because I can socialize myself to other people.

Traveling is a lot of fun, especially if your traveling companion is also my age because
you won't get bored. Although if carrying a lot of luggage might be challenging at times,
visiting various tourist attractions is worthwhile because even if you are exhausted all day,
the experience is worthwhile. I didn't really sleep very well on the ship because I had to
watch my cellphone and wake up early just to take a shower, I understand because there
are a lot of students but it's fun because you can chit chat with other people while waiting
for your turn.

I'm worried that if the bus we're riding in has an issue, because we won't really enjoy
the trip because it will delay our travel and sometime will be spent transferring to the other
bus and it will take a long time to get to our destination.

The most beautiful place I visit and describe the five senses is the Village floating
Resto and Cruises in Loboc. It allows me to take in the scenery and the water is really clean
while I'm eating. I also saw the excellent performers who were present there. According to
our tour guide it is one of the nation's cleanest rivers. is known for its jade-green river. The
town of Loboc is also recognized for its talented locals in the field of singing, one to prove
this claim is the famous Loboc Children’s Choir, who have already competed in the
international scene.

Central Mindanao University Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

What are your expectations of the destination or experience? Is there anything about this
trip that did not meet the hype? Is there an experience that deserves more hype? Is there
anything you would do differently next time you visit? Is there an activity that impacted
you on a deeper level than expected?

Considering we were all safe when we got in Bohol, my experience there was great.
However, because we were all in the van when we got there in Bohol, I didn't get to interact
with the other students as much as I had hoped Even so, I preferred being in the van
because we had the advantage of being at the tourist attraction earlier and there weren't
too many students when taking pictures and we visited a lot of tourist attractions and
beautiful scenery, so for me, that trip was incredibly unforgettable.

The only experience that did not meet the hype was the one at the fine dining place
because I thought about spending the rest of the evening doing other activities that could
enable us to interact with other student, but I understand that we were running out of time
and had to leave. If there is one thing that I would do next time is to swim in the
Hinagdanan Cave because I was unable to do it when I was there and I think I would feel
satisfy if I swim there.

The activity that impacted me on a deeper level is the time when we learn different
function of machine that a big company uses, although this machine is expensive but it
provides quality of work.

Central Mindanao University Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

What is something new you learned? What is something you did that you are proud of?
What is something you regret not doing or trying? What are you most grateful for about
this trip? What is your favorite memory of the entire trip? What was your least favorite
moment of the trip? What is the most memorable meal from the trip? What was the
highlight of your trip?

On the first day of the trip, we first stopped at Copylandia in Malaybalay City to see
the different machines and equipment that are used in the office. I learned a lot there
because they explained the machines one by one on how to use them. After that we went
to a building where there are a call center and they shared what their jobs and shared their
knowledge to us. Something that I did that I am proud of is I assist and
helped the other students as well as the teachers because I saw that they were having
trouble carrying their things.

Something that I regret for not doing is in Hinagdanan cave because I really want to
swim there because the water is so clean and clear. I also regretted why I didn't swim in the
sea because I was afraid that my new tattoo might get infection. I am grateful because I was
able to go on the field trip and it was worth it because I could somehow give myself a break
from work and my studies and got a chance to get to know other students better, my
favorite memory in the entire trip is when I was at the floating restaurant because while I
was eating, I really enjoyed the food and the scenery. Aside from that, I also enjoy a short
cultural show by the local community and live performances on board. For me, the least
favorite moment of the trip was our fine dining because most of us took a long time in their
preparation and the venue was far from where we stay so we wasted a lot of time because
we only had a little time in fine dining and there were activities that were not done at that
time.

My memorable meal from the trip was during our fine dining aside from the food
that is quality, made with luxurious ingredients, served in unique way and their ambiance.
Even for one night you can really experience that you are rich because of the way they treat
you. For me the highlight of the trip was after the fine dining because I thought it was the
last one and I really enjoy the rest of the night and I enjoyed it because all the students were
party and drinking.

Central Mindanao University Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

What has been the most rewarding travel experience on the trip so far? What is
something you have learned about yourself recently? What is the biggest lesson your
travels have taught you?

The fine dining was the most rewarding travel experience on the trip because it's
rare for me to have that kind of opportunity and to dine in a way that make able to
experience something like that and eat in such a way that I can really feel that I'm rich
because you're really being served. I also learned a lot there, especially the dos and don'ts
when eating. Traveling is generally the most enjoyable and rewarding experience we will
ever have. It doesn't matter exactly where you go. It matters just that you're traveling to
new places and learning about different cultures.

Something that I learned about myself recently is mistakes are not really a thing
because it doesn't matter if your initial plans don't turn out the way you expected them to.
because a mistake make you sometimes gives a new opportunity to open like I want to be
on the bus because I believe it's enjoyable there, but it's also preferable that we are in the
van since we arrive to the destination earlier, which you can appreciate more the view
because there are no students yet and you can get a good picture.

Biggest lesson that taught me after travel is self-acceptance. Sometimes I'm not sure
what is actually wrong with me. In order for me to forget about my difficulties and stop
thinking about the things I hate about my life, I'm happy that being included in the fieldtrip
was able to give myself time away from stress.

Central Mindanao University Bachelor of Science in Office Administration