The eagle will soar. Hopefully, to Canada. XD
Let me start off by saying, I AM CONFUSED.
Yeah, a rockin' intro right there, huh.
Just last week, I was elated upon receiving news that I was qualified for the UWC panel interview. For those of you who don't know what UWC is, it stands for United World College, which offers a course in International Baccalaureate. From what I've been hearing, it's supposed to be this really great program. Ask Dianne Reyes or Tanya Aritao, they'd know. :)
Anyway, like what I said, I was happy. I mean, come on, out of the 200+ in the Philippines who applied for a UWC scholarship, the selection committee only picked ELEVEN to enter the interview. I am so thankful I am one of those few chosen. When I was accomplishing my application form, I couldn't help but feel all giddy, pondering at the thought of studying abroad, and really living it on my own. I wanted the scholarship. I really did.
Not to say that I don't anymore.
I do, really.
But I can't help but wonder, what would it be like if I stayed here in the country, and begin my college life in Ateneo?
Will I be happier? I don't know.
So, out of boredom (and confusion), I decided to make a list of Pros and Cons.
STAY IN THE PHILS / ATENEO LIFE
PROs:
-Well, I'd still be here in the country, meaning I could spend more time with family and friends, all within arms reach.
-Ateneo! :D When I found out I passed the ACET, I started looking forward to ORSEM, meeting my blockmates, schoolmates, and all those shinanigans. I couldn't wait to meet new people, new friends.
-I'll be able to attend debuts. Haha.
-I am in my comfort zone.
CONs:
-hassle of Ateneo-PBT-condo schedule
-Who knows when I'd be getting another opportunity to study out of the country?
-I won't get to live my dream of starting out early abroad
(I guess that's enough reason. Hmm.)
Okidoki folks.
Let us now proceed to the Pros and Cons of the other aspect--the UWC side.
LEAVE COUNTRY / UWC LIFE
PROs:
-Studying abroad. Wow. An international student. I like.
-I've always wanted this.
-New friends, new INTERNATIONAL friends. ;)
-Experiencing a whole new culture
-An open door for many opportunities (Or so I've been told)
-Four months of summer, since if ever I will push thru, departure will be on August pa. :)
CONs:
-I'll be leaving everything behind. My family, friends, my home, my room, yeah you get the idea.
-I won't get to celebrate my 18th birthday with my loved ones. :(
-I'd have to learn how to be independent, even if it means fighting off homesickness.
-Four months of summer. While my other friends are out, starting their college lives, meeting their block mates, listening to their profs, complaining about their sked (haha), and well, most probably blogging about how their college kick-off went. While I, on the other hand, sit at home, and read about it and get jealous of the new fun experiences they're already having as college freshmen. *sigh*
But then again, it's not like I even got the scholarship yet.
I still DO have to go through a *shudder* panel interview next Saturday.
So, for now. I'm left wondering. Waiting.
Because, if I DO get that scholarship, by God's grace, if I DO get qualified, even after all these reasons I just stated, I'm quite decided on what I'm going to do already.
It's just a matter of preparing my body, mind, soul, and well, heart.
Cheers to 2am blog posts. :)
Yeah, a rockin' intro right there, huh.
Just last week, I was elated upon receiving news that I was qualified for the UWC panel interview. For those of you who don't know what UWC is, it stands for United World College, which offers a course in International Baccalaureate. From what I've been hearing, it's supposed to be this really great program. Ask Dianne Reyes or Tanya Aritao, they'd know. :)
Anyway, like what I said, I was happy. I mean, come on, out of the 200+ in the Philippines who applied for a UWC scholarship, the selection committee only picked ELEVEN to enter the interview. I am so thankful I am one of those few chosen. When I was accomplishing my application form, I couldn't help but feel all giddy, pondering at the thought of studying abroad, and really living it on my own. I wanted the scholarship. I really did.
Not to say that I don't anymore.
I do, really.
But I can't help but wonder, what would it be like if I stayed here in the country, and begin my college life in Ateneo?
Will I be happier? I don't know.
So, out of boredom (and confusion), I decided to make a list of Pros and Cons.
STAY IN THE PHILS / ATENEO LIFE
PROs:
-Well, I'd still be here in the country, meaning I could spend more time with family and friends, all within arms reach.
-Ateneo! :D When I found out I passed the ACET, I started looking forward to ORSEM, meeting my blockmates, schoolmates, and all those shinanigans. I couldn't wait to meet new people, new friends.
-I'll be able to attend debuts. Haha.
-I am in my comfort zone.
CONs:
-hassle of Ateneo-PBT-condo schedule
-Who knows when I'd be getting another opportunity to study out of the country?
-I won't get to live my dream of starting out early abroad
(I guess that's enough reason. Hmm.)
Okidoki folks.
Let us now proceed to the Pros and Cons of the other aspect--the UWC side.
LEAVE COUNTRY / UWC LIFE
PROs:
-Studying abroad. Wow. An international student. I like.
-I've always wanted this.
-New friends, new INTERNATIONAL friends. ;)
-Experiencing a whole new culture
-An open door for many opportunities (Or so I've been told)
-Four months of summer, since if ever I will push thru, departure will be on August pa. :)
CONs:
-I'll be leaving everything behind. My family, friends, my home, my room, yeah you get the idea.
-I won't get to celebrate my 18th birthday with my loved ones. :(
-I'd have to learn how to be independent, even if it means fighting off homesickness.
-Four months of summer. While my other friends are out, starting their college lives, meeting their block mates, listening to their profs, complaining about their sked (haha), and well, most probably blogging about how their college kick-off went. While I, on the other hand, sit at home, and read about it and get jealous of the new fun experiences they're already having as college freshmen. *sigh*
But then again, it's not like I even got the scholarship yet.
I still DO have to go through a *shudder* panel interview next Saturday.
So, for now. I'm left wondering. Waiting.
Because, if I DO get that scholarship, by God's grace, if I DO get qualified, even after all these reasons I just stated, I'm quite decided on what I'm going to do already.
It's just a matter of preparing my body, mind, soul, and well, heart.
Cheers to 2am blog posts. :)