Why did I choose BSEd in Biology: I chose this program because I wanted to become a high school teacher.

About my college education: The BSEd degree program of U.S.T. In Biological Science is a very good undergraduate offering. It emphasizes pedagogy and science content. It is the most difficult major in the College of Education because the students have to balance his/her schedule in studying and accomplishing the requirements in science, professional education courses, and general education courses. Since U.S.T. Is known in science, allied health, and medicine, passing major courses in natural science is not piece of cake.

A BSEd student majoring in Biological Science should be patient, optimistic, focused, studious, and industrious in order to achieve satisfactory grades and graduate with less or no deficiencies at all. Students enrolled in this program should also know how to relate theory with practical applications, and realize that it is hard for them to become a part of the Dean's List. After all, what matters more is the joy of understanding nature, not the selfish goal of getting Latin honor.

My current job: I am a Chemistry, Earth and Space, and Biology teacher in a Catholic university in Quezon City. I teach in it's junior high school level since June 2014.

Prior to my teaching position in the Catholic school, I served as a high school science and values education teacher in a private non-sectarian school for 2 years. In the middle of my first year of teaching, I was able to pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (September 2012).

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes. Everything I learned in college was practical. I was able to apply all the teaching principles, methods, and strategies in helping the students understand nature and the scientific method.

How long did it take to find a job: I graduated on March 26, 2012. It took me 5-7 days before I was hired as a high school teacher in the private non-sectarian school.

Do I recommend studying BSEd in Biology: A teaching job is a satisfying and practical. What you learned in college will definitely be applied in schools. Teaching is both a profession and a vocation; meaning, you earn for a living while serving the nation and the Church ---- all at the same time (hitting two birds with one stone).

A fresh graduate of BSEd Biology may earn Php 8,000 - Php 15,000 per month depending on the school and region.

A licensed teacher may earn more than 15,000 pesos per month in public schools, big Catholic schools, and international schools.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: They should be 100% of their ambition to become a science major. They should be good at all subject areas, but should focus on understanding earth and space science, biology, chemistry, and physics. They should have a true love for science and their commitment to the field will eventually lead them to their desired success, whether in teaching, research, or medical practice.