"But For Me, MAROON & WHITE..." (How PWU Saved My [College] Life)

"Konting push nalang, gagradweyt na ako!" 

One of the many common posts I see today in my Facebook News Feed is this line. Ahh yes... Who doesn't want to feel that graduating vibe? The grad pictorials, the toga rentals, the venue, the grad gifts the pester market demands from their parents... All of them lead to one unforgettable event in everyone's lives: GRADUATION. PAGTATAPOS. Shocking isn't it? Nostalgic, even. You remember the first time you ever experienced school? And now, all of a sudden, you're in your last level, the TERTIARY level, just before you enter the "real" world. I remember before this trimester started (which will be my last trimester), I was walking down the lobby and told myself "Ang bilis ng panahon. Kapapasok ko lang dito ah? Ngayon magtatapos na ako." I also remember how grateful I am PWU saved me from a rather uninteresting and dull college life. Here are some of those times when it really did save me from feeling bored and bemused:

1) PWU WAS THE PLACE WHERE I FOUND MY SWEET ESCAPE FROM THE SORT OF DULL LIFE I EXPERIENCED IN MY PREVIOUS SCHOOL.

* OK, lemme clear things out first: I KINDA DID ENJOY MY PREVIOUS SCHOOL SOMEHOW. But it was honestly dull and stuff. Or maybe I'm biased because I haven't experienced much there. But to be honest, I was able to visualize that early how my life would be in my previous school: it would be less exciting, and I wouldn't feel the warmth of the school. I'd be an outcast, and just go through it. Here in PWU, I've breathed the freshest of airs when it comes to college life. It was fun, exciting, and the energy of the students during activities never runs out. Truly a "sweet escape" for me.

2) PWU MADE ME REALIZE THE REAL IMPORTANCE OF MY DREAMS.

* Ever since 3rd year high school, I've dreamed of becoming a journalist, not because I wanted to be seen talking on TV or something, but the feeling of being in media gives me this euphoric, proud feeling that you would always be in the know and less ignorant of things. Upon entering the school, I was given the widest of views when it comes to the field I've chosen to enter in. It made me realize that my dreams would be much, much better if I focused on it and gave my best. I was given a lot of opportunities to show my potentials, and I must say, I am now prepared to make them all come true.

3) PWU IS THE MOST EXCITING PLACE TO MEET AND MAKE FRIENDS.

Yeahp. I'm going to be proud in saying this, but PWU is the best place to balance school and social life. In here, you feel like you belong. I made friends easily here, and the loyalty of each other does not crumble in any way. I always get giddy when going to school, because this is where my friends are. (In fact, this is where I found my two awesome besties!) Truly, if you feel down and have no friends, hop on here! We'll all be your friends!

Well there you have it. They might be few, but still, they're the reasons why I will always have PWU in my heart. This is the place where I found myself, where I was able to realize and learn a lot of things about life, and where I was opened up to limitless possibilities for my future. *sigh* Only a month to go and I'll be leaving my dear Alma Mater. But my promise would always, always be fulfilled: all colors will be brighter than any, BUT FOR ME, MAROON AND WHITE.