What spots in the University did you experience your most cherished memories?
“For me, P. Noval, kasi P. Noval is like my second home na. First year pa lang dun na ako naka-dorm. Hanggang ngayong fourth year, bumalik ako after pandemic because dun ko pinaka na-feel yung university life. Ang daming students, food, and for me, safest place siya around UST.”
How did you prepare for today’s graduation ceremony?
“3 a.m. pa lang pinapapunta na ‘ko ng makeup artist, gumising ako ng 2:30 [pa lang]. Pero before that syempre yung preparation natin ‘yung paghahanap ng damit. Ang hirap because may criteria dito sa AB, like yung knee-length [dress] and 3-inch heels. Kaya as much as possible, sumunod tayo sa rules na binigay ng AB.”
What achievements are you most proud of since the beginning of your college years?
“Siguro ‘yung nakapunta kami sa San Juan, Laur na field school because dun na talaga namin na-apply kung ano yung natutuhan [namin] sa Sociology […] ‘yung natapos namin yung one week dun, natulungan namin yung mga tao, nakapag-interview kami, na-apply namin yung learnings. I think that’s my best achievement here in UST.”
What is one thing you’re hoping for in the future?
“Makabalik sa UST na meron na akong dala-dalang bigger achievement. Because dito ako nanggaling, gusto ko ako, bilang anak ng UST, merong fruit yung pag-stay ko dito ng apat na taon.”
– Joan Fatima Evangelista, sociology graduate
Interview by CALI ASAJAR
