If you’re one of several thousand people hoping to take and pass the UPCAT, you’re probably feeling a little nervous about the whole thing.  It’s all right to feel that way—a certain amount of stress makes you want to do … Continue reading →

Back when I was in college, I remember sweating and plodding along with a few thousand other students just to get my application form.  The Internet was in its infancy then, and we had little choice but to suck it … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever lined up at the University of the Philippines (or any other learning institution, for that matter) during registration period, you know how horribly long the queues can get. The good news is that the institution has made … Continue reading →

There once was a time when you actually had to show in person at the university in order to file your application.  With the functionality that the Internet offers, however, online applications have become a convenient reality for many students. … Continue reading →

What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the term “IT professional”?  Technocrats who spend time in front of their computers all day?  Off-worlders who speak an entirely different language?  Socially-inept geeks who socialize better with technology rather than … Continue reading →

While some people gravitate toward careers that involve managing people, others tend more toward more computer-related careers.  There’s something about the technical field that resonates within them more than any other profession does. What exactly can a promising young person … Continue reading →

It’s easy to think that training in hotel and restaurant management automatically leads to careers in either of the two establishments.  Despite the course’s name, however, reality isn’t quite as limiting.  Other businesses that involve accommodations (lodges, resorts, bed-and-breakfast places) … Continue reading →

My mother once said that you can never go wrong with food gifts.  Perhaps that’s why some people opt to own or run dining establishments of their own—it’s a way of giving out something they know is good. As with … Continue reading →

As a student, you’ve probably encountered a lot of teachers—some good, some not so good.  Have you ever given any thought to what makes teachers either good or bad? Training is one thing; individual differences are another.  There may be … Continue reading →

Have you ever been grateful for something good you received that you wanted to return the favor?  That may be one of the reasons for choosing a career in education, besides the fact that teachers will always be needed. Before … Continue reading →