"Explore IIT" — Seniors Guide Freshmen through the Academic and Cultural Richness of CASS

Iligan City — At the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), the annual "Explore IIT" event took an enlightening twist this year. Seniors from the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) played the role of dedicated tour guides, welcoming incoming freshmen to their new academic home.

While seniors held signs to lead the way, the focus was clearly on introducing newcomers to the critical aspects of CASS. Students were led through important campus landmarks, including lecture halls, the library, and collaborative spaces specifically designed for student engagement.

The tour provided comprehensive insights into the life at CASS, complete with personal anecdotes and tips for making the most out of the college experience.

Seniors took the opportunity to share essential advice on academics, social life, and extracurricular activities. Freshmen soaked in this collective wisdom, grateful for the chance to learn from those who had walked the path before them.

 For the seniors, the satisfaction of helping to ease this important transition for their juniors made the day equally rewarding.

The "Explore IIT" event serves as a cornerstone in the college’s efforts to create a nurturing environment focused on academic excellence, cultural richness, and community engagement. As these freshmen take their first steps into the world of higher education, they do so with the full support of a community that is eager to see them succeed.

This unique welcoming event highlights CASS's commitment to

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Meet Jem, a dedicated BS Psychology student at MSU-IIT. She has excelled in journalism and visual arts since grade school. Starting as a radio broadcaster, she became a feature writer in grade 4. Recognizing a gap, she taught herself editorial cartooning and became the school's cartoonist. In high school, she added layout artist to her roles, winning contests along the way. Jem also thrived in visual arts, winning awards as a poster maker. Her skills in Adobe software helped her school publication succeed. Now a working student, she balances freelance work and school while aiming for excellence. Jem's talent and leadership led to her appointment as Editor-in-Chief for CASSayuran for the academic year 2023-2024.