With the university back to traditional classroom instruction, many returning students are only experiencing the spirit of the academic year's commencement for the second or third time. This continual sense of novelty piques interest year after year, especially because each new term brings its own unique surprises.
According to the Designated College Registrar, Ma'am Lorelie A. Tare, many fresh faces could be seen on campus yesterday. The online database indicated that approximately 555 first-year students (a number still subject to change) had enrolled in the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS). These freshmen proudly sported their college colors on their first day. Furthermore, it's worth noting that the CASS Executive Council, responsible for the real-time time-in/time-out system, has been more present and student-focused than ever. While some students praised this development as an example of good leadership, saying that a good leader should also be a good follower, others remained indifferent, considering it a mere procedural necessity.
From the perspective of the younger students, this emphasis on compliance is noteworthy, as their attendance sheets are as filled out as those of upperclassmen. However, many seniors seem less concerned with following such protocols. Some argue that most activities don't necessarily require their presence, but that hasn't stopped them from guiding younger students, particularly the freshmen, in becoming integrated into the CASS community.
The system serves as a daily mood setter for students, although it does have its challenges. One area lacking clarity is the consequences for non-compliance and how these rules will be enforced post-event. This ambiguity needs to be addressed to give students a fair understanding of what's expected of them. While rumors circulate about potential sanctions, these remain unofficial and vague. On the flip side, the absence of clearly defined penalties might actually encourage greater student participation and enjoyment during the opening week.
In summary, it’s a time for worrying less about liabilities and focusing more on making memories.
About the Authors
Justine Fernandez
Justine Mae G. Fernandez is a third-year BA in Psychology student at MSU-IIT. Writing has been one of her outlets for expressing a piece of her mind on specific topics given, embodying the values of always writing to express and never solely to impress. She has prior campus journalism experiences, specifically in editorial writing (both in collaborative and individual write-ups), from grade school to her senior high school years. In her going three years journey in the CASSayuran, despite the given challenges of adjusting herself to college life (in general) as she had to juggle her studies and write articles from time to time, it has been her breather away from academic all the way motto at the same time reconnect with pressing concerns in the real world. At present, she serves as an Editorial Head of CASSayuran.
Jenny Rose Capri
Jenny Rose Capri is currently a junior BA Political Science student. She adheres to a quote that says, "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly." With the courage to leave her comfort zone and take part in serving CASS and the IIT, she is always ready to speak the truth and continue living with unbiased eyes.
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