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‘A dream come true’: About 12,000 UST freshmen welcomed with traditions, P-pop concert

10

Aug

By Robb Nigel Moya and Ann Jenireene Gomez

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‘A dream come true’: About 12,000 UST freshmen welcomed with traditions, P-pop concert

HEAVY RAINS delayed but did not stop the welcome rites for about 12,000 Thomasian freshmen who got a first taste of what it feels like to be part of Asia's oldest existing university. The Welcome Walk, which marked the beginning of the college journey of the first year students, pushed…

Anton: “Sobrang saya kasi matagal-tagal ko nang pinangarap ‘tong moment na ‘to”

05

Aug

By Robb Nigel Moya

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Anton: “Sobrang saya kasi matagal-tagal ko nang pinangarap ‘tong moment na ‘to”

FIRST GLIMPSE How do you feel as the opening act performer for the Thomasian Welcome Party 2023? “Sobrang solid kasi nakaka-excite lang, ‘di ako masyadong kinabahan. More on na-excite ako na for the first time mata-try ko mag-open act, lalo na [for the] freshies, magandang experience siya, so na-excite ako…

CW freshies: “We felt the school spirit, the Thomasian community”

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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CW freshies: “We felt the school spirit, the Thomasian community”

FIRST GLIMPSE On a scale of 1 to 10, how is your experience of the Welcoming festivities? And why? Kaisha: “It’s a 10 for me, probably since this is one of my first ever school functions and everything has been exciting, wonderful, and memorable… and I am looking forward to…

Ari: “Nakapasa na ako sa dream school ko”

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Ari: “Nakapasa na ako sa dream school ko”

FIRST GLIMPSE On a scale of 1 to 10, how is your experience of the Welcoming festivities? And why? “10. 10, for sure 10. Well-prepared lahat ‘tas maayos yung weather; hindi siya maulan, ‘di naspoil at tsaka maayos yung mga pakulo nila.” What were the highlights for you during the…

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Vini: “Naiiyak po ako, honestly”

FIRST GLIMPSE On a scale of 1 to 10, how is your experience of the Welcoming festivities? And why? “10 out of 10 po. Kahit nakakapagod, pero enjoy [pa rin] and it’s good kasi it’s a celebration for freshies.” What were the highlights for you during the Roarientation? “Probably all…

05

Aug

By Ma. Irish Fery

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Vonn: “Finally, Thomasian na ‘ko”

FIRST GLIMPSE On a scale of 1-10, how is your experience of the Welcoming festivities? Why? “I would rate it 10 kasi matagal nang inaantay ‘to since nasuspend nga [ang event] and here it is nangyari na so it’s so fun.” What were the highlights for you during the Roarientation? …

Sofia: “It is a new adventure and journey for me”

05

Aug

By Ma. Irish Fery

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Sofia: “It is a new adventure and journey for me”

FIRST GLIMPSE On a scale of 1-10, how is your experience of the Welcoming festivities? Why? “Since bagong experience ‘to for me, syempre solid 10 out of 10.” What were the highlights for you during the Roarientation? “‘Syempre ang highlight po is ang infamous Welcome Walk sa Arch pag…

Red Cross volunteers: “It is our passion to help”

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Red Cross volunteers: “It is our passion to help”

FIRST GLIMPSE Patricia:“Thrilling experience siguro is ‘yung thought pa lang na mami-meet namin ‘yung freshmen this year which is very surreal, knowing kami yung ganito dati. Also preparing all the flyers and freebies for the freshmen is our way to introduce Red Cross to them and to welcome them in…

Kasandra: “I hope na ma-fulfill lahat ng dreams mo simula nung pagkabata”

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

Kasandra: “I hope na ma-fulfill lahat ng dreams mo simula nung pagkabata”

FIRST GLIMPSE How are you feeling right now that you can call yourself a ‘legit’ Thomasian? “Sobrang saya po kasi dream school ko po ito eh, talagang pinaghirapan [ko] po lahat. Punong-puno ng manifesting prayers.” What do you think is the most exciting part of this year’s Roarientation? “Meeting new…

John: “Make the most out of the next four years”

05

Aug

By Giannah Erin Ochoa

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Faces of Dapitan, Features

John: “Make the most out of the next four years”

FIRST GLIMPSE What is your message to all new Thomasians this year? “Since they’re entering a new phase in their lives, it’s always a good chance for them to try to, as much as they can, make the most out of the next four years, that’s number one. And then…

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‘A dream come true’: About 12,000 UST freshmen welcomed with traditions, P-pop concert

Anton: “Sobrang saya kasi matagal-tagal ko nang pinangarap ‘tong moment na ‘to”

CW freshies: “We felt the school spirit, the Thomasian community”

Ari: “Nakapasa na ako sa dream school ko”

Vini: “Naiiyak po ako, honestly”

Vonn: “Finally, Thomasian na ‘ko”

Sofia: “It is a new adventure and journey for me”

Red Cross volunteers: “It is our passion to help”

Kasandra: “I hope na ma-fulfill lahat ng dreams mo simula nung pagkabata”

John: “Make the most out of the next four years”

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