Yesterday was my last official day as a student. And we ended it with another truly unforgettable party.
Let me say that I am really the one who pushed for such party. Honestly, I don't know why I even sacrificed my finals and org accomplishment report for this. Maybe because I just love my classmates so much. *wink wink
Nevertheless like what I've said, everything was worth it.
There's just one thing I failed to do, and that is to prepare a good speech.
Kay dito ko na lang ibubuhos :P
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I entered Lyceum without a great extent of expectations. In fact, I enrolled in a course I am completely unaware of. My ultimate goal is to finish the course and graduate, just how my high school went. However, the four-year ride was completely different. From a life of mediocrity in High school, I didn't expect that an excellent life in college is waiting for me. Four years of taking risks, series of humble achievements, and a great deal of opportunities, my life was changed. Conversely, I also encountered disappointments, failures, and mistakes, but instead of dragging me down, it pushed me. It pushed me to do better, aim higher and keep trying. I may not be graduating with flying colors, but all that I learned, all that I experienced, and all the amazing people I've met, weighs more than one gold medal.
Being in the Dean's list for five semesters and a consistent member of the honor class, I believe that somehow I've proven my worth in the academic field. When I had the news that (because of only one subject) I am no longer qualified for honorable mention, I cried. I thought that everything will stop right there and I wouldn't be able to recover and get back on my feet, but I was wrong. I commend my classmates for having high GPAs, because I also aimed for that, but I realized that it's not always about grades, you have to be well-rounded.
The turning point of my college experience was when I became a president of an organization. It was truly a life-changing moment. It came as a surprise, but like Ms. LV de Guzman passing the FSOE exam, (modesty aside) I dare say that it was likely that I would get such position. It's because I am dedicated, I am determined and I am passionate. Accepting such great responsibility, I had sleepless nights, countless petty arguments, stress, pressure and emotional breakdowns but at the end, every single thing was worth it. From all the sleepless nights, I had successful mornings; from countless petty arguments, I had countless lessons and self-realizations; from stress and pressure, I stepped out of my comfort zone; and from all those emotional breakdowns, I am now a stronger person. Quoting from Mitch Albom in his book The Five People you Meet in Heaven, "Sacrifice is part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to." I've got no regrets for such wonderful organization (of wonderful people) I get to love deeply, the Foreign Service Club.
To this end, allow me to thank everyone who cross and came across my four-year ride. Special mentions go to my superfriends, Anne, Shiela, Irish and Quennie; Ate Joan, Abigail, Jeremiah, Ronell, and Lai; Ate Cathie; 456 Family; FSC Family; CIR faculty, Dean Arcilla, Amb. Villa, Amb. Almendrala, Amb. Villacorte, Mr. Brillantes, Atty. Sakkam, M. Ron, Mr. Sartillo and Mr. Varona.
One of the things that I am proud of, I have a good memory not just for names and faces of the people I know, but as well as for little and even trivial moments I get to share with them, so rest assured, I will always remember.
Congratulations to CIR Batch 2013! To God be the glory!
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IR-456 Batch 2013 Graduation AVP
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