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MARIE ANGELINE M. PAGULAYAN, Associate Editor
What comes next?

year in UST’s Journalism pro- tions. But as I am writing this col- Dr. Songco, Ma’am Jo, Sir Allan,
gram, I realized that it is how umn, I can say that I am happy Sir Arman, Sir Bunny, Ma’am Aa,
you spend your college life hon- with my decision and it was re- Ma’am Thelma, Ma’am Nikki,
ing your skills and knowledge ally worth the risk. Not only that and Ma’am Len, thank you for
that will determine how well- I learned how to write better as being my “nanay” and “tatay” in
equipped you are once you get a future media practitioner, but the OSA. To my co-scholar volun-
out of the walls of your alma ma- also got a better understanding teers, thank you very much for
VER the long years of ter. One’s academic standing will of the twists and turns of being such a fun working experience.
studying from pre-school be a factor for future employ- part of a college publication. To the “best girls and boys”
Oto college, what can re- ment, but it is the skill—espe- I would like to thank my co- that I met in my college life, Kri-
ally be in store for us in the real cially when applied in practical editors, Jenn, Nickky, Cam, Eli, sha, Bea, Bettina, Cha, Bianca D.,
world? situations—that will count big. Azer, Angel, Sooey, and Ardi, Bianca O., Denz, Pam, Ashley,
Every year, colleges and uni- Graduating from college is and our publications adviser, Sir Rome, and Peevi, thanks for be-
versities produce graduates who indeed a big achievement, but a Nestor Cuartero, for the expe- ing my college buddies through
are willing to make a difference greater challenge awaits us out- rience of working with people its many ups and downs. The
in their respected fields. But with side the portals of the University. like you. Congratulations for we laugh-out-loud moments and
limited opportunities in the in- There will be no quizzes and ex- were able to stand by our goal to bonding experiences in the LRT
dustry, landing on one’s “dream ams to deal with, but the years “keep the Flame burning” with and Tan Yan Kee building will
job” becomes a major dilemma of learning will be put to test. the four issues we have pub- certainly be missed.
for fresh graduates. Graduation is the fulfilment lished. To 4JRN3 batch 2012, thanks
In the article So you’ve grad- of all the hard work that we To this year’s staff, thank you for all the hilarious classroom
uated college...what’s next for had as students and the ticket for your cooperation in mak- moments. For four years, we
you? Eight critical issues facing to achieve our life’s greatest ing those issues possible. I wish have seen each other grow, im-
new grads published in quint- dreams. you all the best and may you prove, and dream; work on diffi-
careers.com, its first paragraph To my fellow batch 2012 keep this publication burn even cult projects such as film making,
says much about life after col- graduates, congratulations to us brighter. broadcast news, magazines, and
lege: for a job well done! To my Tomasinoweb (Tom- others. I hope we can have more
“Some students see college *** Web) family, where I discovered “Wendy’s Baconator Day” in the
as a major goal, when in reality On a side note, when Jenn, not only my potential as student- future.
it is simply a stepping stone to our editor in chief, gave us our leader but also my patience and To my parents and three el-
other future life achievements. assignments for this final issue, I time management skills, thank der sisters, Ate Precious, Fran-
Part of the adventure is really felt a bit nostalgic realizing that you for all the good times, and cislyn, and Princess, I am grateful
figuring out who you are and I am already down to my last the bad ones as well. I would not for all your love, understanding,
what you value. For a typical semester as an Arts and Letters be able to handle my position as and support in all of my endea-
twenty-something, graduating (Artlets) student. president without your help and vours—both in academics and
from college is the final move (or I remember the time when I support. I will surely miss every- extra-curricular activities. Most
leap) into adulthood,” the article received an email from ate Rose- thing in the organization—laugh- of all, thank you for always be-
stated. Ann Dioquino, the former editor ing moments in the organization lieving in my capabilities. All my
But as reflected by reality, in chief of the Flame, about my room, writing project proposals, achievements are for you.
some graduating students and appointment as one of the asso- attending meetings, and organiz- Above everything, all thanks
even fresh graduates are still ciate editors for this publication ing events. to God for all the blessings He
uncertain about their plans af- year. To my Becarios de Santo To- has given me. Thank you for all
ter studying. Some might pursue I was having a snack break mas (BeST) family, thank you the talents, skills, and knowl-
post-graduate studies, enter law in my on-the-job training when for making my college life the edge you have bestowed upon
school, get married, or even go I opened my e-mail. The mes- BeST experience I had. To my co- me. The challenges I faced and
abroad. Some of us might even sage read, “Attached is a letter senior officers, to our junior and the achievements I have are all
have a change of heart—choice personally addressed to you, re- senior trainees, and to our junior because of You.
between career A and B. garding the Flame. Do not worry, officers, thank you for being my With the long list of people
In the article, it was stated it is not bad news... (with smil- “kapatid” in school during my that I would like to thank, this
that career experts predict that ing face in the end)” and the at- four-year stay in the organiza- page might not be enough. Still,
“an average person will switch tached document had a filename tion. Being the public relations thanks to those who made my
careers (not jobs) four to five “Promotion_AE2.” It was really a officer is not an easy task, but I college life a memorable one.
times over his or her lifetime.” big surprise because being an really had fun doing it. Wherever life’s journey may
What is important here is to editor of this publication never To the Office for Student Af- lead me to, I surely have good
know your passion and to assess occurred to me. At first I was fairs (OSA), thank you for mold- memories to bring along. As
your skills. hesitant to accept the offer given ing me to become a better stu- Adrien Brody puts it, “This has
*** that I am also holding positions dent through the experience I been an amazing, amazing jour-
Since I stepped into my final in two university-wide organiza- had as a student volunteer. To ney!” F
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