Paper 1 (FTS)

Going to different places is indeed an exciting adventure for me. It makes me so refreshing to discover new spots especially outside the country. One of my dream places that I want to visit is in South Korea, I want to see those beautiful trees they have especially the cherry blossom. But since I am still a student all I need to do is to finish my studies and do my duty as well. This coming September we will having our Field Trip in Manila, since it’s in our curriculum to have the subject which is consist of three units.

                Suppose to be we should get the subject last semester but unfortunately we weren’t able to grab it because of some instances and decided to have it this semester. As what I remember we have our very first meeting last semester. We were able to discuss the different Filed Trip Seminar Models as our option. These are the following FTS model:

Model A = 1 Major Fieldtrip (outside Mindanao) + 1 minor fieldtrip (Mindanao) + 1 seminar (national) + 2 hrs. Interpersonal skills;

Model B = 1 Major Fieldtrip (outside Mindanao) + 2 minor fieldtrip (Mindanao) + 2 seminars (8hrs) (Mindanao) + 2 hrs. Interpersonal skills and

Model C = 3 Minor fieldtrips (Mindanao) + 4 seminars (16hrs) (Mindanao) + 2hrs Interpersonal skills.

                We have voted and were given those term papers to be given by our parents which have the final decision to vote on which model they prefer. But for me I will choose model A. Indeed it’s a little bit expensive but I think we can afford it. I know some of my classmates are having problems financially but I know they can do it. There are ways to find money because money is anywhere you can find it depending on how you would you use your ability and to do some ways to earn money. You can sell foods in the school and have part time job. Those simple things may help you it is just on how wise you are in facing them.  It is a once a lifetime experience with your friends and classmates and of course I will treasure those moments. Having with your friends is a joyful thing that you cannot explain if there with you. You will discover their different attitudes that you didn’t notice when you’re still together and you will be just surprise because they have that unique ability that only them can do. A funny little thing could happen, especially when you’re together within a long week.

                I’m really excited for our field trip I’m already thinking of the things that I could do. Since the majority has decided to choose model A which has one major Field Trip outside Mindanao which they prefer in Manila and has one minor field trip in Mindanao I forgot where specifically but I think near in Davao. By now we are discussing on distributing money every month so that it would not be hard for us to give full payment. For this month of June 27, 2014 we are task to pay seven thousand pesos for our plane ticket. As of now we are finding promos so that we can save money. Seven Thousand pesos is for back and forth plane travel since we will stay in Manila for five days. For those five days we will have different activity and different company to visit which are related with our course field. Choosing Model A is a little bit complicate if we talk about money because not all of us can afford the budget. But choosing Manila to be our major Field Trip will give an advantage to us student since in Manila big and popular Companies are in there. Visiting those Companies will help us to have learning’s or will give knowledge that we didn’t know and might give as the idea. Experiencing different things will really help you it’s like encountering different problems in life. As you encounter those different situations you will know more on how to handle things properly It is like molding you to became a new person who is more determine to do things rightly and just.

                For now I am finding people who are good hearted person that is willing to give help by donating money by way of solicitation. Having solicitation may really help especially to those have many relatives that could help them. Like me I have only few friends here in my current place in here in NCCC Village Bajada. For four years of living here I can only count those people who know my name that’s why I have the problem of whose are where would I give this solicitation letter. Last Sunday June 22, 2014 I went to Santa Cruz Davao Del Sur and visit my brother and my few relatives there. For two days of staying in Santa Cruz I enjoyed those days with chitchatting my brother and play with my nieces. Then I told my cousins to help me regarding with my expenses so I decided to give some solicitation letter to her. It doesn’t matter how big or small they might give as long as they tend to help.

                For this coming September I will list all the things that should be done and the places that I want to go especially in Mall of Asia, divisoria and most especially in Enchanted Kingdom. I will take the challenge in “Ride all you can”. It would be so great and will definitely precious moments with my friends. Having in different places will let you learn something. Experiencing adventure is a worth thing to have. We are so excited we just can’t hide it. Some of our professors will go with us and I think Sir Pabilona and our boss Sir Gamboa will be one of our guidance in travelling to Manila. Good Luck and God Bless to us.

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Meeting 4 (FTS)

It was on July 07, 2014 and we have to discuss again about the progression of the papers for our Field Trip and it’s a good news because the president of the school have already signed the papers and were very mush happy to the news. We have paid five hundred pesos for the initial payment for Maynilad. We also tackled about the breakdown of paying money and everybody has agreed with the given dates. We’re also divided into eight to groups for our room.

Meeting 6 (FTS)

It was Friday in the afternoon we have to decide to meet again for further information regarding with our Minor Field Trip that would be held at Synnex - Concentrix, Damosa Davao City that would be on August 28,2014. As we have discussed the preparation we have also decided to wear uniform that symbolizes us that we are proud as Usepians. So at first I wonder why the FTS president chooses Concentrix and she explained to us the reasons behind it. After discussing about the preparation for our Minor Filed trip our professor had his speech regarding with the major field trip that would be held in Manila. We have the feeling that it would be a bad news since I’ve already heard about the news that happens in Bulacan regarding with the incident happen with the seven students. We feel so down about the news of the possibilities that it would be cancelled, it is not only about us but also our parents and guardians who find ways in getting money just to send us to manila. In spite of that news we really wanted to go in Manila because all the efforts had already done and were hoping for a good final result.

Meeting 7 (FTS)

  We have met again on the 7^th meeting for our FTS subject. The discussion is so disappointing to us student because the University President have decided to withdraw all the field trip in our Campus. But it is so sad because we really are affected if that would be the case because as it happens, almost eight thousand pesos will be lost regarding with the down payments of the tickets for the airplane and the rooms in Maynilad. We are not only affected but also our parents who have the big effort in earning the money. But it’s not really the final decision because there’s no memo about the cancellation of the FTS. Were still hoping that it will end to a good news and we can go to Manila. 

Minor Travel Report (FTS)

Seminar Overview

            As we get into our course we are already required to take Field Trip and Seminars which is included in our curriculum. Field Trip and Seminars is an educational movement or program of the student where they are able experience different training organizations from different places. The purpose of the trip is usually observation for education, non-experimental research or to provide students with experiences outside their everyday activities, such as going camping with teachers and their classmates. The aim of this is to inform us student to the newest innovation and companies that deals with different kinds of technologies that could be helpful to us in the near future. Through this we are able to learn important tips and information on such thing that we come across as we travel.

Day 1

            On August 28, 2014 we are given a chance to visit Synnex-Concentrix that is located in Damosa Davao City. It serves as the minor field trip that is base in here Cagayan. As we tour inside their company I also learned different things that are new to me. Concentrix is a big Data Center that is divided into different sections of employee. They do not focus on one thing but they allow performing other tasks. They have also their Call center which catches my attention because I've already been in Call center but it didn't take too long. I was surprised because they have provided beds for the call center agent and a computer laboratory which they allow their employee to surf different sites in the internet which is pretty amazing. They have also their canteen and colorful comfort rooms. As we go into different rooms we are able to enter in Application Developer Laboratory and I have noticed familiar faces which are also our schoolmates in IC department.

What I learned?

            As I go along with the visit in the Concentrix I learned that starting with a business requires a big amount of effort and dedication. Many employees have survived in the field of becoming a call center agent and becoming an application developer which is one of hardest part of becoming an Information technology student. I also learned their different processes in hiring applicants which will base on the results of the exam that will be taken by them.

What I like?

            What I like the most during the tour is that they are able to take care of their employees they can provide the different needs by giving it to them. They have the proper aspects of seeing things righteously because one also of the advantage of providing the needs of an individual is that they will perform well in their job because they knew that they are being loved by the Company that their working. Like having rooms and beds if in case the employee needs to rest and one thing that catches my attention is the online medicine kit that allows you to buy online and it is available inside in the Company.

What I didn’t like?

            Actually I can’t say any complain regarding with their performance because it’s pretty amazing and it’s almost having the right aspects of handling companies.

APPENDIX

What can I recommend for the improvement of the advance seminar program of USEP?

            For the improvement of the advance seminar program in USeP I will recommend to also gather more information about the companies that are really providing the right facilities and can give knowledgeable information towards the student to enhance their ability or skills.

My advice to those who will take their advance seminar program in the near future.           

 One thing that I can advice to those batches that will take advance seminar program is that they will choose the company that can really help them and will suites their needs as IT students. They should also prepare their self in going to different places and be ready always.

Introduction (FTS)

Hello, I'm Louella Jane Catilosa and I expect the benefits that I can get with this subject like the knowledge that somehow I can use in the near future!

Meeting 6 (FTS)

        On August 22, we meet again for another meeting about the new updates of our field trip.  We talk about the payments and the deadlines also the segregation of the rooms of each group. My final roommate is Pauline, Angel, Annalou, Novile and Wendy. We also talk about the proper outfit during the seminars it is advice to wear dress, sandals, formal shirt for girls and black shoes for boys. For formality, we should wear slacks and not jeans and Sunday dress. Furthermore I was also contented with the groupings because I know I will enjoy have fun with them. Also, we discussed about the accident in Bulacan State University (BSU) field trip wherein there seven students died on the accident. Which made the situation complicated and our professor wants us to know the consequences that may happen to us. But I know it will be fine. That’s it!

Paper 2 (FTS)

 One of my dreams is to ride in the plane and when I was little every time I saw a plane I shouted so loud thinking that they will hear me. It sounds really funny but I really enjoy doing it even if I’m inside in the house I immediately go out just to say “eroplano pasakya ko!!” I did it with my older brother and it gives us happiness.

            Now my dream comes true. It’s my second time riding in a plane and you can really feel the tense during the first ever moment riding on it. The first time that I was able to ride in a plane is when I went here in Davao. We came together with my uncle and my cousin in Bohol. I really came from Bohol and then my uncle and one of my cousins just had a vacation in our place and fortunately an opportunity juts arrived and I never hesitate to say yes and that was the time I left my family for a good purpose. I know that it was my chance to live my dream because my uncle will send me to college that’s why I am here right now for good.

            Many people dreamed to ride in a plane because they want to know how it really feels to be like inside and when the engine started it makes everyone so excited. At first I admit I’m such an ignorant person especially when it’s my first time to do such thing, I just put in my mind that’ it’s another adventure to conquer.  

            I do also have many expectations during my first ride in the plane. Before I’m just imagining riding on it but now it’s happening. You can’t really tell if things aren’t happening or not. It’s like just a dream you only see things at night when you sleep and one day you just wake up having all of those staff in your hands. Life is such an amazing journey to travel if you keep on believing and have the faith in GOD then it will slowly bring you to a bigger hope.

Life is full of unexpected surprises. There are many opportunities when one can secretly wish for something exciting to happen something out of the ordinary. The real surprise is when the wish unexpectedly comes true.

            I was with my parents back then during Christmas in Loay Bohol. This is the place where my paternal grandparents live, and I supposed to go after a week in Davao City. Then knowing that an opportunity comes for me they have to decide wisely for my future. When I heard my parents discuss the plan, I was absolutely thrilled, and my excitement knew no bounds when they finalized that, I would stay in Davao City for a long time for  my studies  of course it is a hard thing for me because I won’t let them see for a long  year but  I’m the one who will benefit  for this sacrifice.The finalisation of this plan put me on to college. We would be going by plane from tagbilran to Davao City was the highlight of the programmed according to me.

There were still fifteen days for us to start off but my imagination took to wings immediately. I started wondering how it would feel to be in the air without having wings to fly with. At long last, after a very long wait as it appeared, the curious wait ended and 15th December came and we started off from home to the airport.

Since this moment is the first time that I experience to ride in a plane. My heart beat pit a pat, pit a pat, as, I was now soon to face my first experience in an airplane. As soon as we reached the airport, the very sight of planes taking off and landing one by one simply exasperated me. I was restless to board a plane, the plane which would take me to Davao City.

Just as I was wondering as to when we would get inside the plane, there was an announcement for the passengers of our plane to get ready to board the plane. Now, we were being called and aha! My moment of excitement came to the hilt, and soon I was inside the plane. What a sight it was, its comfortable seats, its broad aisle, and above all its beautiful and charming air hostesses. I was wonderstruck to see so much in one plane and that also all together.

As soon as we were seated, I heard a voice announcing and requesting all passengers to fasten their belts. I looked for my belt, but did wonder why we were being asked to do so. However, as per the instructions, all the passengers tied belts, and just then, there was another announcement that the plane was about to take off. At this moment, I felt a peculiar pang in my chest as if my heart was hitting its walls, and I at once held on to Mummy's arms who was sitting next to me.

Only after a few seconds I think I was alright and felt normal and now, I looked on to the ground we had just left. As we rose above the ground, I could see the roads, vehicles on the roads, plain land, orchards gardens and Oh what a beautiful sight it was from the height. Soon I was so engrossed in enjoying the aerial view that I forgot all fear and nervousness.

Throughout the journey we were enjoying, eating reading and chatting with each other and co-passengers though I was more enraptured by the beautiful view from high above. When we had reached very high, all things on the ground seemed to be as tiny as pinheads, and moving things appeared to be ants. On the heights, I felt as though we were cutting through the clouds in the sky to find our way to Davao City. This was another enchanting scene.

As I had hardly started enjoying the scenic beauty from high above, there was an announcement that, we were about to land at Davao City airport, and that, we should tie our belts. No sooner we had tied our belts that, I could feel the plane taking a dive downwards, and lot once again I felt a pang in my heart, a sort of vacuum in the chest.

As I recovered from the pang, the plane had touched the ground, we had landed on the Davao city airport, and the plane was moving fast on the runway. This was the end of my first trip by air and it had ended before I could register any moments of pleasure.

This first air ride was a memorable one, and a real experience. After that flight to Davao City years back, I have  had a second opportunity though I'm sure I will soon get my second chance and this will happen this coming September for our Field Trip.  Next time I will be less tense and my heart beats will be well under control. The next trip will be, whenever it may be, surely more enjoyable.

TRAVEL REPORT (MAJOR FIELDTRIP)

Seminar Overviews

Field Trip and Seminars is one of the subject that is required to us in taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and is include in the curriculum. It is where you will experience different kind of environment if we talk about places. It is letting yourselves to involve in many altered activities and meeting people. During the seminar in Manila we are able to take a visit with many companies and schools. Every company, shares their different perspectives and learnings in business and in dealing up with technologies. From there we became more aware of the things that might also happen to us in the near future. Seminars enlighten up or minds for more possible things that would help and change us. Of course it’s not only about setting in a corner and just listen to what they are saying, we also had a fun time together with my classmates and our professors. It is one of the memorable moments that happens to me, I mean sending my time with my classmates and friends really gave deeper meaning of friendship because by the all the activities and days we shared you slowly know the person’s attitude because from being just a classmate we create a more level up relationship with each other.

Day 1

During the first day of our major field trip we arrive early in the morning in the NAIA terminal and we are so excited yet tired because of the jetlag. After that we have waited for the bus to come and after a few minutes the bus just arrived and we went to McDonald to eat breakfast. I don’t even eat all the foods because I’m so full that my tommy doesn’t want to digest it. The first company to visit is the Accenture which is located in Cyberpark, E. Rodriguez, Bagumbayan, and Quezon City and is one of the early leaders in business process outsourcing on the Philippines. Business Services address the most pressing needs of the clients by industry and by enterprise function. At the same time they accept different clients to solve their problems and provide their needs. Industry Business Services address the business and performance issues that are unique to a given industry. Function Business Services address issues and processes in specific enterprise functions, such as procurement or human resources, which are applicable across industries. Accenture Business Services span all four of our growth platforms Strategy, Digital, Technology and Operations. We really enjoy listening to the speaker because he also came from Davao and studied in Ateneo De Davao. Of course I enjoy the snacks even though I’m still full I still eat it. After the first seminar we had our lunch at Kenny Rogers, Katipunan Quezon City and food is so good. I really like the part where it’s all about eating foods. At exactly 1:00pm we started to move for the next Company to visit which is IBM located at Ayala Technohub. Quezon City. International Business Machines is a multinational computer technology and IT consulting corporation. The company is one of the few information technology companies with a continuous history dating back to the 19th century. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software and offers infrastructure services, hosting services, and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM has been well known through most of its recent history as one of the world's largest computer companies and systems integrators and is one of the largest and most profitable information technology employers in the world. For me after visiting all the companies IBM is one of an interesting company to deal with because it’s more about software and they introduces many different faces of application in the fields of technology. It’s just sad because we have only few hours to listen to his lectures and I hope I can have some time to listen more. After the seminars with the two companies we had the shopping time in Trinoma and since we have many left overs that we kept and we saw beggars outside the mall so we decided to give it to them. And then after the long tiring day we did checked in in Kabayan Hotel, EDSA, Pasay City and at last I we can rest and take a warm bath.

What I learned?

I learned of the new invented software in IBM in Bluemix and it’s pretty amazing and also the Accenture that deals with the different outsourcing business.

What I liked?

I like how they have shown to us the willingness to lecture and tell us more about their companies.

What I didn’t like?

The chosen companies to visit are pretty good the only thing that disappoint me is the time allocated in the IBM.

DAY 2

PLDT & Ideaspace

In the second day of our field trip we visited the PLDT which located in Mandaluyong that stands for Philippines Long Distance Telephone Company and the ENOLA. I really sleepy in that morning when we arrive in the company and when we starts the seminar a shown up and she introduced herself to us. She is a good speaker because she catches my attention which wipes out my drowsiness during that day. First she has discussed the history of the PLDT from the very old up to the current. Actually PLDT is one of a kind that helps many people especially to communicate with a long range distance with our love ones. After that we are able to know there different inventions that were very useful to many people. It is pretty amazing on how they make it and get the idea just to serve us. Filipinos are really awesome indeed on how they form and plan for the best. And then we proceed to the convention hall I think, there’s another speaker who spoke to us regarding with the purpose and the important of PLDT in the field of communication and one of the funny thing that happens out there is that almost every one of us got sleepy. And then they show us the very important part of their company it was like a monitoring room that able them to know the current status of their service I think. After the long sleepy day we had our lunch at the bus. I was really hungry back then that I was able to finish my foods and the drinks. I just realize that even if you just sat there and listen to them you still got hungry. The next target company is the Ideaspace Foundation located in  Dela Rosa St. Makati. There we are able to meet those people who became successful because of their idea that was given an opportunity to continue. Even if how small or how did you came out with that idea it would doesn’t matter as long as you are willing and determined to pursue the goal of finishing your idea. And then we had our fun time to roam around in SM MOA. It was really cool and I hope I had more time to try skating because I really wanted to try it but sad to say we lack time better luck next time.

What I learned?

I learn many things especially during the visit in PLDT it was also said that the signal can also be connected under water through those wires and if there might be any problem they will know it and fix it.

What I liked?

Are the facilities in the PLDT.

What I didn’t like?

Is the last speaker because I felt really sleepy and I hope He can be more entertained on the way he discussed.

Day 3

In the third day of the trip we visited the Y4it or commonly known as Youth Congress on Information Technology that was established since 2003. It is an annual information technology event in the Philippines, organized by the UP System Information Technology Foundation that aimed primarily at professionals, educators, IT experts, enthusiasts and most especially college students like us who just came from Davao just to attend the said event and it was worth it.  Various relevant and exciting IT topics are presented and discussed during the event and many different kinds of speakers have attended the said event. It was a whole day event and many students gathered from different schools and I really enjoyed the moment especially in completing the activity that they have given to us for the chance of winning many prices. The goal is to complete the twenty stabs from the different companies and they gave freebies and magazine if you like their pages. Fortunately I survived I complete the task and I’m really having fun during that day and then there it was they are calling the lucky number to win prices like cell phone and etc. I was hoping that my number will be announced and sad to say I didn’t get anything from it. It was just the experience I had that would be remembered forever. But there’s also a point where I badly need to go to laboratory malas nga naman! I had a stomach ache and it’s not really good so I asked for a medicine and after an hour I became fine. So we had our lunch at Taste Asia located at SM MOA and it’s the time where we take many selfies and cameras are everywhere. We successfully finished the program and sad to say we only had one day to attend the said event because it’s actually a three days event. How we wish we had more time to travel in Manila and visit many companies that would really give as the knowledge and motivation to still hold on with our courses. After that we are given the time to roam around in Mall of Asia we visit inside and out of the building and it’s really a hard thing to do because of the wideness of the building. We separate into groups and I was with Uy, Charles, Kirby, Syrene, Joan, Donah and Mark. It’s just funny because those classmates that you thought would be boring to talk are also that person who has a good sense of humor. We also tired the free make up makeover leaded by one of my friends and the boys just waited on us to finish and then we go back to the hotel and rest.

What I learned?

I learned many different kinds of aspects as I attended the event. Like how they manage to develop a business that totally made a boom in the industry of technology.

What I liked?

I like the way they have prepared the event and also the effort of gathering different schools to attend in big event. They have also invited good speakers that wil surely give you the motivation to continue achieving your goals in life.

What I didn’t like?

Because it’s a whole event, they should have also made a production number that would entertain the students because many fall asleep during the event. It  is also important to make the amuse the guest with some energizing activity.

DAY 4

One of the exciting moments of the trip is during the fourth day. We wake up early in the morning because we will travel an hour from EDSA to Tagaytay.  One of the companies that I can really say I have enjoyed is the TOSHIBA. It is a manufacturing company for hard disk product and it’s really huge. At the very first event we were able to wear a uniform with the combination of a hat and a suit for the protection of their company because there products are sensitive with dust. You don’t even require entering the laboratory when you wear makeup or any powder on your face. We first discuss about their different branches internationally or local they did really good job in making their company such a successful one. After the tour in their building we had some snacks for our hungry tummy. One also of the good thing that we encounter during that day is that there are few employees that came from USeP, they became or tour guide and it’s a nice thing to be proud of. After that we had our lunch at Max’s Restaurant located in Tagaytay. At the back view of the restaurant you can see the view of Mount Pinatubo and of course it’s time to take selfie because we take every moment we had during our field trip. After eating we had the sightseeing at People’s Park, Tagaaytay City. We had a long walk but we enjoyed it, after we arrived to the top we buy souvenirs for our friends and relatives. There are many choices the only problem is the money it’s the main problem of the student’s like me.  We are running out of time because we still have to go to the Enchanted Kingdom which became one of the memorable moments I had. It was really a fun, fun, fun day for me because I was like a little kid who enjoyed every ride and doesn’t even care if I get smelly or get wet. One of the intense ride that I experience is the space shuttle it was really cool and I wish I could go back there with my family someday. I suggest to those batches who will take the field trip please don’t miss riding in Log Jump.            I swear you will forget all your worries after that trust me. The enjoyment doesn’t ended in Enchanted Kingdom because we still had to go back to tutuban part two and after those activity that we did even if we are so tired we still have the huge smile in our faces. After a long tiring day we still have to pack our things because tomorrow morning we have to check out in the Kabayan hotel and after the visit schedule we will go straight to NAIA airport.

What I learned?

I learned the different process of a developing a specified product like what the TOSHIBA did in creating their business. It is indeed a genius thing in building a company that will still hold on in a long time and still have the competitiveness to be more useful to many people.

What I liked?

I liked the way they disciplined their employees like greeting a warm hello and also into their work. They are more aware of the rules in their company which also help not only to them but to all the people involved in the organization.

What I didn’t like?

I can’t say any negative comment regarding with their company.

Day 5

 On the last day of our trip we visited two schools the first one is the Ateneo de Manila University on Dept. of Information System and Computer Science that is located in Katipunan, Quezon City. Upon arriving in the University we are welcomed by the facilitator and guide us into the laboratory room. After a while the speakers arrived and discuss us about their course guidance. I feel really sleepy during that day and all I want to do is to sleep. It was just really funny because our tour guide Kuya Al fall asleep and I can hear him snoring he’s really tired I think. After a long time of speech she was able to introduce to us some of their gadgets that their using in the lab. It was really amazing because they had their oculus rift, Google glass and so on. It only shows that they can really afford buying such thing that could really help their students. One also of the things that amaze me is their fast connection of the internet because it’s so cool and I wish our school would have also the opportunity to enhance our connection regarding with the internet. One also of the things that I’ve noticed during the tour inside the campus is that they have allowed the freedom to do things they want as long as nobody will be hurt. I saw one of their students eat breakfast outside the room which is not a normal thing if you are in an area where many people can see you. Most of the students also talks English and I’m sure I will really have a big problem talking to them. After that we take a look with their merchandises and it’s expensive and I can’t even afford to buy one. We suppose to have a lunch at Jollibee but we just prefer to eat on a place that we wanted. We also visit the merchandising store in UP since our next target is the UP on Dept. of Computer Science which is located in Diliman, Quezon City. After an hour of waiting the bus to arrive we are able to take pictures with the Oblation statue by Filipino artist Guillermo E. Tolentino, a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering of oneself to his country. Then we finally arrived in the UP campus and were able to visit their different laboratory they have also introduces to us there on going thesis study. It also seems that they are really focused on what they’re doing and their perseverance to do such thing. After the school visit we also went to Resort World and had some tour inside. For the very last day of our trip I don’t like to go home yet I want stay more days but sad to say it’s time to say goodbye Manila, I will surely miss those moments that I spent during those days.

What I learned?

I learned many information in UP Diliman regarding with their thesis on how they planned and manage it from the very start of implementing their ideas. The Ateneo De Manila also shows their ways on how they perform and use equipment for their studies.

What I liked?

During the visit in UP Diliman what I liked is the way they handle their plans in making their thesis and the Ateneo De Manila that allows us to use their school equipments and let us experience the high level technology that doesn’t exist in our school.

What I didn’t like?

What I don’t like during the school visit is that the speakers aren’t prepared that much.

APPENDIX

What can I recommend for the improvement of the advance seminar program of USEP?

            The handling process of the field trip is good and it was planned well by the officers and the organizers, there might some instances that problems occur but that’s part of the process. What I can recommend for the improvement of the advance seminar program in USeP is that they will choose companies that would accommodate more on hands on activity because if we only focus in seminars I think some of the students might get boring or become less interested on the topics that will be discussed with the speakers. Performing hands on activities will really help the students to learn more because it allows them to perform and enhance their capabilities.

My advice to those who will take their advance seminar program in the near future.

My advice to those who will take their advance seminar program in the near future is that they will understand the benefit that they can get if they choose Manila of course it depends on the decision of the parents because not all of them can afford the expenses. I would also advice to them to perform all the activities that are required in taking up the subject because at the end they will be one who will suffer and enjoy every moment of the field trip because it only happens once in a life time in spending time with your friends and get to know them more.

DAY 1

Accenture’s and IBM

DAY 2

PLDT Innolab & Ideaspace

DAY 3

Y4IT at SMX Convention

Day 4

(Toshiba, Tagaytay &Enchanted Kingdom)

Day 5

Pinoy Big Brother, ADMU, UP Diliman,Resorts World & Airport

(FTS) Interpersonal skills

                One of the exciting subjects in our curriculum is taking up Field Trip and Seminars. It is where you can find fun, adventure and sometimes stressful days. All in one pack experience will be there during FTS class. On past weeks we have made the activity very successful by the help of our speakers and officers because aside of taking major activities we are also required to have interpersonal skills which will developed our relationship between our classmates whom we do not know that often.

                Many of my classmates don’t know me by name they only knew me by my face appearance. If we meet by instance we only smile each other which is a little bit awkward by my side. So having been into the said the activity we have change the way we interact with each other which became a good benefit to us. It was Monday July 21 in this current year we are able to perform the activity, I was also excited because finally I will meet new friends who became strangers at first. I woke up early in the morning and prepare all the materials that will be used during the interpersonal skills activity. I was assigned to bring marker which will be needed to perform a specified activity. On my arrival at social hall my classmates are already busy preparing the materials like designing the stage and for the presentation of our sessions. Then after that moment Mrs. Emily Madrona, the University Guidance Counselor had arrived and helped us to arrange the set up. After a while our professor has arrived and became the signal to start the activity performance. First things first we had opening which was lead of one of my classmate.

                Interpersonal communication is the most important kind of communication. It happens when two individuals are in a close proximity to each other, and they are able to provide immediate feedback to one another. Interpersonal communication is the way we express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas to the people around us. Interpersonal communication is something you need to do well as it affects many aspects of your life. Interpersonal skills are a learned skill that can be improved with knowledge and practice. What makes these skills necessary is that they allow you to express your thoughts, feelings, and any information quickly and orderly. These skills can help you understand someone, and can even help you make an environment that is open to effective communication. The three steps to effective interpersonal communication are the following: acknowledging the individual, send a message, and affirm. Competence in interpersonal skills can be assessed both through general interpersonal interactions and non-verbal communication. Both general competence and non-verbal competence are very important to the way that we communicate and have great influence on the message that we relay to those with whom we communicate.To evaluate the personal overall competence in interpersonal skills, I am going to focus on adaptability, conversational involvement, conversational management, and attentiveness. 

                Adaptability, which is the way we change our behaviors towards the said situation like participating during the activity, to be appropriate for different interpersonal situations we had this six factors: social experience, social self-possession, social confirmation, appropriate disclosure, articulation, and wit (Canary, Cody, &ump; Manusov, 2008, p. 506). Social experience towards different people is the idea that we have participated in social interactions before, and because of this we are able to develop communication skills on our own that teach us how to interact in certain situations. This is pretty standard for most people, including myself. Although with every conversation I have with my classmates I learn something more about communicating and how to be a good communicator, I would suggest that I have had enough social interaction in my life to at least guide me through most interpersonal situations. I am typically a shy person who doesn’t want to talk to many people especially if I only knew them merely once. But with the lesson that I was able to adapt I change my perspective in life to be more approachable with my fellow classmates, schoolmates and so on. Social self-control is our ability to keep calm “perceive situations accurately.” Sometimes we feel nervous in some situation that we have doubt on the decisions that were able to choose. I  feel that I am not alone when I say that for some reason, the moment someone puts a camera in front of me I tend to become more a bit awkward, but even in situations where I feel semi-uncomfortable, I am still able to keep my composure pretty well without much struggle. Social confirmation helps communicators adapt to their partner and notice their partner’s efforts of self-presentation. In this factor, you would adapt to your partners self-presentation goals in an attempt to understand them better and communicate more efficiently with them. If you can adapt to their goals it will allow for a more organized pattern of communication.

                We have also performed many sessions and before we have started we are able to divide ourselves into groups. The first activity was giving opinions about the contributions and expectations regarding with the said activity. My group mates cooperate very well and we are able to answer the questions that were given to us. Of course we can contribute many things regarding with the activity one of this is our participation which everyone can deal with. In participating with activity we are being engaged in interpersonal communication. Another is ideas, of course being in a group activity everybody can share their notions as we speak and interact to each other. Many concepts will occur and each one of us can create the best conclusion that fits to the question. The last one is the expectation, we almost have the same aspect regarding with word expectation and it is to be closer to everybody and can develop deeper relationship and it is friendship. Friends bind people in a bond of love, mutual trust, understanding and loyalty. It is a relationship which involves mutual self-respect, trust, loyalty and affection. Good friends enjoy each other’s company, share the same interests and are loyal to each other. Just as it takes patience grow a garden, in friendship, too, first a seed is planted and then it has to be taken care of, nourished and watered, daily. One has to tend it with love and care. The importance of friendship cannot be undermined because we cannot survive without good friends. It is a very important relationship in the emotional life of every human being. A friend, who supports him only when it is convenient, is called a “Fair-weather-Friend”. By the help of this activity we can also be able to grow friendship that might be one of the best experiences during the Field trip and seminars subject.

Appropriate disclosure refers to the amount of information that is shared in the conversation especially during our interpersonal skills including both the breadth and depth of subject matter. In our conversation, I think we both did very well with this particular concept. Our range of disclosure was quite appropriate for an eight minute discussion between acquaintances. I feel that if any deeper information would have been disclosed, one or both of us may have felt uncomfortable with the situation. The ability to express our thoughts clearly and accurately is known as articulation. Sometimes, especially in situations where I am not 100% comfortable, I tend to jumble my words and say things such as “everything under the books” but for the most part, I can accurately express the thoughts that are in my head and generally, with correct phrasing. But I do have times when it seems that the words in my head are not necessarily the ones coming out of my mouth. This is an area where I could improve by making sure that especially in situations of stress or discomfort, such as a job interview, that I am properly articulating my ideas. In our conversation, we had some amusing interactions, like the sharing the stories of our life, I was amaze of the different story that my classmates told us. It was just amazing in how it happens for only nine hours of talking and listening but for the most part, our conversation was devoid of much humor. I would consider myself a witty person in most situations and I feel that it really can do wonders to lighten up a conversation but in our particular situation, it didn’t seem to play a big role. While my interpersonal adaptability is not perfect, I believe that in most social situations I am able to adapt quite well. In this specific situation, my articulation could have used some work and I certainly could have added in more wit, but overall my competence for adaptability is very high.
Conversational involvement is another criterion used for assessing interpersonal competence. Conversation involvement is simply how involved we are in our interactions. Three important concepts of conversational involvement are attentiveness, responsiveness, and perceptiveness. Attentiveness is listening and focusing on the conversation and your interpersonal partner without “being preoccupied with your own thoughts”. Responsiveness is the ability to know what your role is and know what to and what not to say in your interaction. Perceptiveness is being aware of those who with you are communicating are perceiving you.

                Before explaining our answers each group must have a name so we end up naming the group as “Girls over Uy” since his surname is Uy. He also became the leader of the group. Every group was able to make the unique name base on their own reasons why they choose it. After those scenarios we have perform the next activity and it was paper clip story, Mrs. Emily Madrona has told us to create an object that describes ourselves. At first I was having hard time thinking about what object will describe myself so I end up choosing slippers. I also struggle on the clip because it’s hard to create slippers using those clips and after how many minutes it end up like a sandal. It’s really funny how we make things true that clip. Some of my group mates made a box, cocoon, handkerchief, infinity sign, tree and a stone. We just had a fun time laughing to our handmade work. Then we are asked to combine it all and create a story on how we made it that way. I chose slippers because it’s like comparing to me of what I have been through many different places and experience hardship and success. We had many ideas on how to combine our master piece but we end up on the idea of putting all those paper clip on the box. It’s like describing ourselves in one place where in different personalities was able to interact. We are being unique in our own way as we live into this world and as we live we create new things.

                But what’s important at the end is that we made a strong relationship towards each other. We may not be that close one but at least we are able to spent time together. Of course one of my favorite activities is the games that we were able to play. It is really fun, fun, fun and fun! Especially the game “You belong to me” corrects me if I’m wrong but that’s how I remember the name of the game. It’s really amazing and made a remarkable moment together with my fellow classmates. Life is a made up of a collection of moments and at least I already had one with them.