Achievement Unlocked!

Finally, after 2 and a half years (5 semesters) in the postgraduate program, I finally got a master's degree! I have already completed all the requirements in graduate school last October 2013, but it was only on April 26 that we had the graduation ceremonies.

In the first 2 years of studying, I tried my best to balance full time work and school. However, I had to work part-time so I could focus on my review for our comprehensive exam and our final project (something like thesis).

since my family is abroad, I got my friend/classmate, Rona to go up the stage with me

Thank God, I survived! I'm now a Master of Technology Management from the University of the Philippines Technology Management Center (UP TMC), UP Diliman. I'm so thankful to my family for the support, and of course to my professors who have really taught me well. I can't imagine having paid for my own education. It felt so good! It's indeed one of my best investments.

my mentors: UP TMC Director Cruz, Dr. Posadas, Prof. Imbang

Dr. Roger Posadas - Philippine Father of Technology Management

My project adviser, Prof. Glen Imbang

I will surely miss graduate school, most especially my classmates who turned into good friends. Graduate school wouldn't have been the same without them.

batchmates :)

friends :)

my graduate school "barkada"

my closest girl friends in school, Mayette and Rona

Anyway, I really felt that this master's degree added value to me, most especially in the corporate world. It helped me land my current job as a full-time business consultant in one of the top technology companies in the world.

So if you guys are still deciding whether to take up masters (or MBA), don't think twice about it because besides the fact that it appraises your value, it's also very fulfilling personally. And if it's within the career that you wanna pursue, go for it because it is really applicable in the work environment, most especially when it comes to decision-making.

here comes the mandatory photo with the sunflowers

Jule, Leo, Me, and Mai (and I'm the youngest! haha #proud)

Just wanna share my post-graduation meal, which was treat to me by my friend, Irene from Iloilo City and her husband, Alex from London. It's my first time to try Todd English Food Hall at SM Aura, and I would say that it was a great experience! I love the food, the service, and the ambiance.

my fave: Crabonara

I forgot the name but it's a clam pasta and it's yummy!

S'mores :)

choco lava :)

me and Irene

It was really a celebratory weekend for me because my birthday and my graduation happened in two consecutive days!:)

xoxo,

city girl

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Bakit UP?

I just want to share the video presented at the UP Freshmen Orientation for the Academic Year 2012-2013. This video really got me nostalgic. I really miss my college days!

I've been a UP student since high school. After my spending my pre-school and grade school days in a Catholic school, I applied and passed the entrance exam at the UP Integrated School in 2000. Then I went to college in the Diliman campus at 2004. I spent my first two years in college at the UP School of Economics, taking up BS Business Economics but decided to shift to the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG) where I took up BA in Public Administration, and graduated in 2009. Still not done studying, I enrolled Master in Technology Management a the UP Technology Management Center last year (2011), and I am expecting to graduate by next year (2013). 

So imagine, how much UP has shaped me. It has greatly influenced my knowledge, skills, practices, and attitude. There's always that someone in me who wishes to be lined up with the best people of the different fields (in and out the country), just like those who were in the video. I will always be thankful and proud of my Alma Mater.