One of the advantages of enrolling in a large university is that you get a lot of choices—choices of which campus to apply to, for instance.  These days, it’s not uncommon to see various courses spread out across different university … Continue reading →

In the old days, schools would print out copies of their application forms for students to fill up and submit.  We still see that today, although many schools also offer a convenient online option that allows students to submit applications … Continue reading →

There’s a mind-set going around that if something is more expensive, it must be good.  That’s not necessarily the case, though.  It’s also possible to come across something of good quality that doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. … Continue reading →

A former classmate of mine decided to attend the University of Asia and the Pacific way back in 1995.  It was only years later that I understood how critical that year was for a school that previously served a purpose … Continue reading →

You know the drill:  study or review for the entrance exam, apply at the college in question, pay the fee, get the schedule, take the test, go for the interview, enroll.  That’s how the system works for most universities out … Continue reading →

When my father graduated from high school, his next step was to go to Metro Manila to study at the college of his choice.  It’s understandable, considering the city is where the action is—at least most of the time. Though … Continue reading →

When I was in high school, one of the most important lessons I learned was that of delegating tasks.  With the 1001 things we had to do everyday, it made sense to assign certain group tasks to individuals who were … Continue reading →

One of the lessons I never forgot from my high school classes was the maxim “structure determines function.”  While my teacher referred to inventions at the time, the principle may apply to universities as well. One such case is Mapua … Continue reading →