Thomasian Life: An Essay
It’s more fun in UST
It has been two years and a half since I started going to the Pontifical and Royal, University of Santo Tomas. Through that time, I can say that it really is more fun in UST, though full of ups and downs.
Back when I was in fourth year high school, I never thought that I would be able to pass the entrance exams here in UST. I have read and heard many comments that it is very hard but luckily and thank God, I was able to study here. Within my years of studying here, I have experienced a lot of fun things, made a bunch of friends and created a number of happy memories. I remember on my first day here as a Thomasian freshie, I almost got lost because our building is very big and has many rooms. Now, when I think about it, I just at my laugh at myself. At first, it was hard to adapt to the environment of the school but little by little, I was able to. There, I met new classmates and friends, most of them are cool, smart and rich. One of the most memorable thing during our freshman year was our Welcome Walk where we crossed the arch of the century, something that every Thomasian must be able to do.
There are a lot of things you can experience other than the Thomasian Welcome Walk. One of these is the Paskuhan held every year. During Paskuhan, concerts, performances and most importantly the awaited fireworks display happen. It is like a Christmas party but for the whole university. It is a time where all students gather and party together. Another is the thrill of the UAAP, it is a time where the university competes to other colleges. Papal and Royal visits are also one of the great events that you’ll experience here in UST. It’s just been a few weeks ago since Pope Francis visited the university, and I was able to see him in person. One of the grossest thing you’ll probably experience here is the unstoppable flood, where going home is a huge problem and cockroaches are all over the place. So just a tip, always bring an umbrella and a pair of
It has been two years and a half since I started going to the Pontifical and Royal, University of Santo Tomas. Through that time, I can say that it really is more fun in UST, though full of ups and downs.
Back when I was in fourth year high school, I never thought that I would be able to pass the entrance exams here in UST. I have read and heard many comments that it is very hard but luckily and thank God, I was able to study here. Within my years of studying here, I have experienced a lot of fun things, made a bunch of friends and created a number of happy memories. I remember on my first day here as a Thomasian freshie, I almost got lost because our building is very big and has many rooms. Now, when I think about it, I just at my laugh at myself. At first, it was hard to adapt to the environment of the school but little by little, I was able to. There, I met new classmates and friends, most of them are cool, smart and rich. One of the most memorable thing during our freshman year was our Welcome Walk where we crossed the arch of the century, something that every Thomasian must be able to do.
There are a lot of things you can experience other than the Thomasian Welcome Walk. One of these is the Paskuhan held every year. During Paskuhan, concerts, performances and most importantly the awaited fireworks display happen. It is like a Christmas party but for the whole university. It is a time where all students gather and party together. Another is the thrill of the UAAP, it is a time where the university competes to other colleges. Papal and Royal visits are also one of the great events that you’ll experience here in UST. It’s just been a few weeks ago since Pope Francis visited the university, and I was able to see him in person. One of the grossest thing you’ll probably experience here is the unstoppable flood, where going home is a huge problem and cockroaches are all over the place. So just a tip, always bring an umbrella and a pair of