BLOGS I VISITED

Joan Spring Gozum- STILL, WE RISE!

Rona Marzan- restricted area=)

Mary Almex Manalastas- giVing yOu LetTer

Ella Atlanta Enriquez- one day preparation

Crisanta Mendoza- Lazy stuffs...

Melford Cunanan- KUWENTONG AYALA KO TO

Joowon Yoon- THE CAMPUS JOURNALISM IN AUF IS DEAD

Michelle Jane Martin- 22 SECRETS BEAUTIFUL WOMEN KNOW

Renddy Rose Rodriguez- SIMPLE THOUGHTS THIS VALENTINES DAY

Rissavilla Verrana- Sugar Coated "Champoys"

Michael Angelo Tiotuico- Mistaken Applicant

Jennifer Lois Marquez- Desperate for love

Christina Pangan- Am I really asking too much?

Vanessa Comeo- proud to be ABMC3

Archie Sangalang- second last blog

Marianne Cruz- ABMC 3

Gean Nazer Mendoza- PROUD gean

Mary Kathlyn Samson- Campus Journalists Should Not be So Harsh

Fridiane Anne dela Cruz- Another sad new year (christmas break

Joyce Ann Matitu- Two thumbs up for the 12 senatoriables

Lawdenmarc Decamora- Sweet and Sour Valentines

"you all guys shared something to me, through your cyber blogs"

INSIGHTS FROM ALL THE COLLOQUIA

"Learning is better if you learn from all different people, not just from your teacher and classmates, but also to those people who are excelling in different fields."

That statement is what I really learned after all the series of colloquia that we’ve had. And, I think this statement is very true. Sometimes you learn a lot when you listen to people who are very well excelling on their chosen fields. I don’t say that it is better to learn from them than to learn from our teachers. My point is just if you have theories learned from your teachers and if you have additional lessons from these people who are excellent, then learning becomes more comprehensive.

Like us, Mass Communication students, what we did really have helped us to at least become whole rounded professionals in the future. As Mass Communication students and future media practitioners, it is very important for us to know a lot of general information and general field. That is why I am commending this activity because it really has contributed a lot to us.

The colloquia could have been better if all the assigned organizers really prepared a lot. These are supposed to become serious and formal discussions but I have noticed that some of the organizers did not prepare a lot and in turn, the colloquium did not become nice and informative.

I think the colloquia will become more interesting if there were a number of guests per topic that were invited in the class. At least, if they are many, then there will be a greater possibility that there will be more thoughts and ideals that will be shared to us and be talked about.

MEDIA AND POLITICS…BUSINESS AND MILITARY

The media really has a very significant role in the Politics. This is what the invited speaker; Jay Sangil has shared us during his talk about media and politics, wherein I served as the host.

I learned that it is still on the person if he will be accepting bad money if he works as a journalist. Yes, there would be possible offers for this but it the journalist will choose not to take these offers, everything will all turn into the right flow- he will become a moral agent of the society.

I also learned that sometimes, the media is making the people become confused in terms of politics. It reports a different thing that is why the people are becoming confused whether which is right and which is wrong.

In business, I learned from the speaker that he still believes that there is still a greater hope for the Philippines to once again rise and have a glorious day. This could happen right now he said. Now, that there are still these youngsters who will save this country.

In military, I enjoyed listening to the experiences of the speakers when almost their whole lives were put into danger just to fight the crimes that are existing in this country.

IT’S STILL INDEED A COLLOQUIUM

When I listened to the colloquium wherein the speakers were Pong and Isa, I really did not find it a serious one compared to the other colloquiums that were organized. Perhaps, because the topic that is about to be discussed was entertainment. But still, in fairness to Isa, who spoke about fashion, I learned some suggestions from her in dealing with fashion and style.

On the other hand, when business was discussed, I was really encouraged to ask questions because I really am interested in putting a small business on day. And, in fairness to the speakers, at least they have shared some tips for me on how to start it and on how to deal with the possible problems that might appear.

During the talk on sports, I enjoyed following the executions of Ms. Roxy, the speaker for sports and recreation in her nice moves for Tai-chi. For this speaker, I learned how to protect my health by proper exercises and proper approaches to the calls of your health.

A TALK ON MED. TECH.

Because of my experiences about my mother who died last April, I was able to raise a lot of questions to the speaker who is a Medical technologist at Angeles University Foundation- Medical Center.

I asked questions about the cause of death of my mother and I also asked some of those that I think are wrong that are happening nowadays in the medical field.

I only realized something for this colloquium. You really could speak a lot if you have a past experience which could be related on the topic being discussed.

Like me who have had an experience about my mother, I was really very interested in listening to the speaker and this has also made me to ask some questions to her.

A TALK ON PHILO. LITT.. AND EDUC.

The first colloquium that we’ve had was the talk on Philosophy, Literature and Education.

I am somehow interested during the first talk because I really love listening to this invited guest that we’ve had, Mr. Jay Pajarillo. He was our teacher during our Ethics subject and I believe this is a very intellectual person. I enjoyed on how he gave his sentiments about the topic and on how he answered the questions raised both by the emcee, classmates and even Mrs. Bautista.

I also enjoyed listening to the talk about education by Mrs. Luna. Aside from the fact that I know her personally I also know on how she has surpassed all the struggles she has encountered in her life. That is why I know listening to her would be very contributive to my knowledge and skills.

I had a good time in listening to the invited nursing student who talked about Literature. I enjoyed it because I did not like poetry, which was his main topic but because I loved listening to the speaker and on how he boasted his skills in poetry.

In the end, an open forum which was started by my classmates happened.

CAMPUS JOURNALISM, DEAD?

Last Tuesday, we have attended a talk about the state of campus journalism in Angeles University Foundation.

The assigned group invited the staff of the Pioneer, AUF Official Student Publication and the editors-in-chief of every college paper, namely the Allimed (CAMP), CAS Ideas (CAS), Tradewings (CBA), Datalink (CCS), Teacher’s Pen (CED), Perspective (CE), and Nuscene (CON).

Each editor was given the chance to speak their mind regarding the state of campus journalism in AUF and the challenges they face as campus writers.

The editor in chief of the Allimed, Ms. Sarah Marie Kotowich said that the state of campus journalism in AUF is dead.

I must agree with Kotowich because that is what’s happening in AUF. Freedom of speech is being suppressed from the students because they can’t freely write what they wanted to express on papers. Basically, they are afraid that the Administration may reprimand them and get no support anymore.

But I guess, to make campus journalism be relived again in this University, campus writers must do something to resolve this problem. There are a lot of ways as said by the adviser of the Pioneer, Ms. Heather Bautista to express their liberal minds, without them sounding to be libelous and sarcastic.

There is still time to be freed. Let’s make the move and enjoy the gifts of campus journalism.