Let us Help the Victims of Ondoy, Pepeng & Ramil

On the past few weeks, our country just experienced 3 typhoons that made so many people suffer. Many people lost their houses, vehicles, appliances and some even lost their lives. This situation is very sad. These people are now beginning their new lives with nothing. Let us all help these victims rebuild their lives. We can help them through simple donations. You can donate your old clothes, foods, blankets and medicines. There are so many places where you can give your donations. A simple thing from you, can make them happy . .

Journal Entry #10

1. Cite one experience wherein you have experienced negative peer pressure.

I experienced a negative peer pressure when my friends told me not to attend a class.
2. How did you react to it? Why?

I joined them because at that time, I am not in the mood to attend the class because I'm hungry and I want to eat.
3. How did you feel about your reaction/decision?

I feel nervous on my decision because it was my first time to do that.
4. What have you learned/realized from your experience?

I realized that I should have attended the class because I was not able to learn our lesson and aside from that I spend so much money.

Journal Enry #9

1. How do you describe a responsible person?

A responsible person is the person who do his/her work with willingness and righteousness.
2. What are your responsibilities a) at home, b) in school c) in your community?

a.) At home I am responsible for cleaning my own room and helping on doing household chores.

b.)In school I am responsible for listening well to our discussions and respecting the people around me.

c.)In community I am responsible for maintaining the cleanliness through simple ways and respecting people

around me.

Journal Entry #8

a. What challenge did you take?

Tell the Truth
b. Were you able to do the challenge? How do you feel about it?

Yes, I was able to take the challenge. I feel good about it, because I did not lie and I did not commit a sin.
c. What have you realized/learned from your experience?

I realized that you have to always be honest, because as the saying goes "The truth will set you free!"

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Journal Entry #7

Review the results of your personal health assessment and write your realizations and plans about your health in your journal.

After I review my personal health assessment, I found out that I am healthy. According to my evaluation I am physically, environmentally and socially healthy. I realized that I have to take care of myself more to maintain my health, because health is wealth!!

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Journal Entry #6

a. What challenge did you take?
Get a high score in quiz or seatwork.

b. Were you able to beat the challenge? How do you feel about it?

Yes, I was able to get a high score in our quiz in MATH011. I feel very happy and satisfied.

c. What have you realized/learned from your experience?
I realized that if you want to accomplish anything you have to be determined and responsible on doing it.

"An Inconvenient Truth"

"An Inconvenient Truth" showed me the envronmental problems that our world is experiencing. For me the most striking scene in the movie is the melting of glaciers. If this thing continues, then the water level will increase and it will be dangerous for us. While I am watching the movie I feel sad because it really shows that our world is starting to detoriorate and it is mainly because of human activities. After I've watched the movie I realized that as a citizen of the world I should help prevent these problems thorugh simple things like throwing garbages on right places and as much as possible avoid using non-biodegradable materials especially plastics.

Journal Entry #5

The Most Challenging Thing I have ever Accomplished

I've done so many things before, but I think the most challenging thing I've ever accomplished was when I was able to make a cake all by myself. It was an orange chiffon cake. The reason why it is challenging is that it was my first time and I just learned baking by watching my mother doing it. It is really an accomplishment because my cake tastes good!!

Journal Entry #4

1. Looking back at the list of your positive characteristics and qualities, what do you feel and realize about it?
When I looked back on my list of positive characteristics, I felt happy because it was like I evaluated myself and realized the characteristics I possess. I realized that having those characteristics is maybe one thing that my friends like about me.

2. The Golden Rule says “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”
a. Given the following situations, how would you like to be treated by your teachers and schoolmates:
- when you have given wrong answers to the questions during recitation,
For my teacher, in case it happens to me, I hope he/she will correct me in a good way, for my schoolmates or classmates I hope that they will not laugh at me, but instead they can also correct me in a good manner or just keep quiet.
- when you are expressing your opinion during class or group discussion;
In this situation I would like my teacher and classmates to listen to me and if ever they want to say something on my opinion I will also listen to them.
- when you are giving suggestions during group work or presentation;
Here, I would like them to listen to my suggestion and let them analyze it if they will accept it or not.
- when you commit mistake;
When I commit mistake I would like them not to make fun of me, but instead tell what's my mistake and help me correct it.
- when you don’t like doing what they ask you to do and
I hope that they will listen to me and won't force me to do it.
- when they want to give you their comments or suggestions?
I would like them to give their comments or suggestions in a good manner, in such a way that they won't hurt my feelings.


b. Considering the given ideas on how to treat others with respect, what can you commit to yourself in terms dealing with the MCL community: teachers, students, employees, security, maintenance/janitors and canteen personnel?
I will treat them nicely and won't make fun of them.

Journal Entry #3

If you will have one outstanding virtue, what would you want it to be? Why?

For me, the outstanding virtue that I should have is perseverance. Because if you apply this virtue in everything that you do, you will be able to finish your work with excellence.

Journal Entry #2

1. How was your first week of stay at MCL?

My first week at MCL was good. I had fun. I made new friends and got a chance to see my former classmates again.

2. Describe your professors. What are traits do you find positive in each one?

At first I thought our professors were strict, but as I met them, I noticed that they are not. I think they are jolly and nice people.

3. Describe your blockmates/section. What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of your section?

My blockmates are easy to get along with and funny people. We help each other, especially in our assignments. I think that's the strength of my blockmates, as for the weakness, as of now, I can't think of any weakness we have.

4. How do you find your courses? Which ones do you think are easy and which ones do you think are a little bit challenging? Why?

Right now, almost all of my courses are fine with me. I'm not yet having a hard time with them except DRAW021. I think this course is really challenging because I am not good in drawing. I have to improve my skills in order for me to be able to pass this course.

5. Do you have any adjustment you feel you are going through or must go through? What are they? Cite examples in terms in your academics, emotions, and social environment.

I think I have to practice drawing so that I won't have a hard time on DRAW021.

Journal Entry #1

1. How does Values Education work to your advantage?

Values Education works to my advantage in teaching me good values. I believe that this course will help me develop my personality as a good college student. Through this course my mind will be set on the values that a college student must possess, that will lead me into a brighter future.

2. After you have processed your first few experiences at MCL, in what way this will help you achieve successful adjustment in college?

I think that my first few experiences here at MCL will help me adjust in my college life easily. These experiences will help me face the reality that I am no longer a high school student but instead a college student.

3. Making Transition from High School to College

High School

• We stay at only one room
• Class is for one whole day
• We have too many subjects per day

College

• Every subject we have to transfer to another room
• Class is just half day
• We only have few subjects per day