About my college education: My college education was so much fun because I have spent it in Saint Louis University Baguio City. SLU taught me to learn independently which I am very thankful for because I can work with very minimal supervision from my bosses in my workplace. Our mentors would leave us a topic to research and analyze, and we would usually discuss them in class. At first I was cynical, hesitant and skeptical about their strategy because I was used to the “spoonfeeding” technique that my high school teachers applied. They would always give us everything that is why when I met my professors, their methods really surprised me. Aside from that, I was also uncomfortable and unconfident to speak in front of my classmates. Not later did I realize that those techniques practiced and honed my critical thinking skills enriched my English communication proficiency and boosted my confidence and esteem. Moreover, SLU taught me to work with speed and good quality. Professors would set us deadlines which we should meet or else they would not accept our requirements anymore. At first, I thought that their rules in beating the deadline and screening thoroughly our requirements were tough and that they were pressuring us too much. I only recognized the importance of their strategies when I started working. My bosses expect from us both speed and quality which I deliver without so much effort because my professors already prepared me for those. I also acquired good interpersonal relations with other people because of many cooperative learning activities that my professors incorporated in their teaching methods which allowed us to discuss ideas and opinions with people of diverse culture (the students of SLU came from different parts of the Philippines and abroad) .

My current job: I am currently working as a lecturer in Cagayan State University-Carig Campus. I teach language and communication subjects.

Am I using what I learned in college: I have learned many practical things from Saint Louis University but the one that really assisted me in my professional career is the one shared to us by one of our professors in one of our major subjects which is "Do it once, do it right". She would always tell her students that good opportunity may come only once so we should try not to commit mistakes. She would always emphasize the importance of meeting deadlines and the submission of almost perfect requirements. Now that I'm working as a teacher, I am applying what I've learned from my professor. I can say that her mantra is effective because I got favorable results from the evaluation conducted by my supervisor and my students.

How long did it take to find a job: It only took me two months after graduation to land on a job.

Do I recommend studying Communication: I would recommend Bachelor of Arts in Communication in terms of employment opportunities because nowadays, with the rise of big local and foreign industries in the countries, the need for communicators to market those businesses and act as liaison officers also rise not to mention the booming demand for journalists and media practitioners not only in broadcast and print media but also in social media. Being in the media industry is fulfilling because it has lots of action. It is never boring. It pays high as well. Jacque Manabat who graduated from SLU is now a regular TV reporter in ABS-CBN just like Sol Abduraman who is working in GMA TV Network.