SAMASKOlloquiuM: A Peek into the Future

Having to meet the Masscomm graduates was indeed having a peek of the future. We met 10 AUF alumni who graduated from our course and we get to see how their lives had evolved from being students to being working men and women. It indeed excites me to listen to their after-grad experiences and coping-ups. And it made me feel like I want to work already.

Here are some of the significant learning I absorbed from my peek into the future as a Masscomm:

Even if something is not your field, if you are willing to learn it, then you’ll do great in a job! You must grab opportunities that come your way.
- MELFORD CUNANAN

Capitalize and focus on where you’re good at.
- MICHAEL TUITUICHO

Practice speaking English, it is needed in the real world.
- JOOWOON YOON

Be confident. Be your self. Don’t try to project an image just to impress.
Have your mind set on what you really want.
- PONG MANIO

Find a job that will make you feel fulfilled and make you grow.
You can make money if you go for higher education.
You must be able to “sell” yourself – implying that you must be a people person. You know how to convince people to believe in you.
-FRANCES PASCO

You’ll need what you are studying right now.
You really learn from mistakes. And experiences are your edge in looking for a job. Not your resume or the person itself.
-KAREN SORDAN

Re-asses your life – what you want to take…you got to do what you have to do…work it out…maximize your talent…love your work…what you have…
-RR SICOY

If you know you have the passion, go for it, God will make a way.
-JEFFREY GOMEZ

Don’t use any body, use your own abilities, and believe in your self.
Aim, and then work hard for it.
It’s not luck, its hard work.
-MARIFI CABATINGAN

Prioritize your writing.
It’s not always Manila, its not always money.
Learn to give back.
-PETER ALAGOS

Those are just some of the interesting things I’ve learned from the guest speakers. Though the temperature inside the venue is freaking hot (due to blackout), all in all, the SAMASKOlloquiuM is fun and worth it! Good job!