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I am from Team Osa, and I am greatful for everything

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I am from Team Osa, and I am greatful for everything

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Pandemic made me realize that I have plenty of things that I need and that alone is sufficient for myself. And for that, I am greatful for everything I have and everything people has to offer to me.

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I am from Team Eng'g Chem Lab and I am happy.

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I am from Team Eng'g Chem Lab and I am happy.

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There are a lot of words that can be used to describe how it feels to belong to this team but I chose the simple word "happy." I am happy simply because of all the kindness and concern that I receive in the workplace. I am happy to be able to serve and know that I am contributing something for the good of others. Lastly, I am happy to have met a new close friend because of belonging to this team. Recalling all the little things that I have received all throughout my student assistantship in this team brings joy to my heart.

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I am from Team MDBL - EdTech and I am being the best version of myself

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I am from Team MDBL - EdTech and I am being the best version of myself

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Things have been quite challenging, given the circumstance. It is not an easy feat to continue doing what you're doing in the way that you have from before since things are inherently different. This proves itself in the way our work is far from what we've come to know. But overcoming these will prove to be fruitful in the end and I would gladly say that the things I have learned from this new set-up has allowed me to continuously strive being the best version of myself.

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I am from Team Osa and I keep learn to encoding-As i continue to learn, i make my work easier and a lot of work is done

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I am from Team Osa and I keep learn to encoding-As i continue to learn, i make my work easier and a lot of work is done

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Encoding was my favorite skill to learn out of all of the others. Despite the difficulties, I gained a great deal of knowledge to help me with my assignments and completed them on time, allowing many jobs. And all I've learned I'm willing to share with others.

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I am from Team UST Museum and I feel at home.

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I am from Team UST Museum and I feel at home.

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I've been assigned at the UST Museum since my first semester as a scholar. Yes, working while studying was extremely exhausting, but the people I am working with and the things that we do for the Museum makes it all worth it. Heading on to the online set-up made everything harder since my assignment in the Museum was more on interacting with guests and doing office work. However, now in the online setup, we still make the most of what we have. I am forever grateful and blessed that the UST Museum has really been like home to me, near or far.

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I am from Team MDBL - EdTech and I am braving each day.

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I am from Team MDBL - EdTech and I am braving each day.

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I feel proud that I have braved four years of college as a scholar despite all the difficulties we all have been through. And now that it's almost over, I can't help but be thankful for everyone who has helped me gain the courage to conquer every day. I learned how to cope better and be functional -- to look forward to tomorrow even for the simplest things.

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I am from Team AB DEANS OFFICE and I am grateful!

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I am from Team AB DEANS OFFICE and I am grateful!

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It's not easy being a working student while juggling all the responsibilities as a graduating student. However, I can say that being a scholar is one of the most memorable achievements that I have had. I have not only gained experience and skills, but I also met friends and even family along the way. I will forever be thankful to the University, to AB, and to God for this opportunity.

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I love how Team OSA welcomed me when I started working virtually. Working online made me feel anxious at first, but this team helped me cope with these fears. I am happy that I gained another family within the comfort of my home! <3

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I am from team OSA and I am feeling loved

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I am from team OSA and I am feeling loved

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As a graduating scholar, currently studying in the College of Nursing, I am feeling loved by my schoolmates, siblings, and friends. As a student during the pandemic, I have adjusted to the setup that we have now which is online learning but at the same time, I am really happy to be back in the hospital for our duties.

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I am from Team EE laboratory, and I am always grateful.

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I am from Team EE laboratory, and I am always grateful.

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I remembered years ago, I kept on praying to be approved for this scholarship. I must say, I am still in awe of how amazing the Lord's plan was. I went through a series of difficulties, we all are, for once and multiple times in our lives but he is always right there at the end of the day-responding to our prayers in ways we couldn't even imagine. One of those answered prayers was to be a Thomasian Scholar, of course. Sure it comes with great responsibility but with the right people, I am able to do impossible things and that's a great power that not anyone has. I'm very much grateful for the opportunity to continue our scholarship amidst the pandemic.

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I am from team SMDPS, and I am open to any opportunities. 

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I am from team SMDPS, and I am open to any opportunities. 

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The pandemic has closed many doors and opportunities for us. It has negatively impacted and disrupted us in some way. But the pandemic has taught me that we must create our own opportunities where there are none. We don't just wait and sit for the opportunity to come to us, these are chances that we create for ourselves with hard work and determination.

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I am from Team Purchasing Office, and I feel blessed!

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I am from Team Purchasing Office, and I feel blessed!

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Currently an inactive scholar, but I’m really grateful for all the memories and things that I’ve learned at the UST Purchasing Office pre-pandemic. They really cared for me and treated me as part of the UST Purchasing family. I will forever treasure all the happy memories and time we’ve spent together in the office! I went through a slump when the pandemic started, my mental health started to deteriorate, and thankfully, I managed to bounce back after a few months. Now, I am already a graduating student and I will be forever a proud thomasian scholar!🤍

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I am a SMDP Scholar from Team 2, and I am grateful to grow.

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I am a SMDP Scholar from Team 2, and I am grateful to grow.

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Learning through the online set up is truly challenging. It fills me with a different form of stress and exhaustion, compared to what I commonly feel during face to face classes. But regardless of the hardships, I still feel grateful to be able to continue my studies. I am blessed to be given the opportunity to learn more in the program I’m under. And I am happy that after all the hurdles that I have conquered, I have grown and am still growing.

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I am from Team SMDPS and I am learning. 

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I am from Team SMDPS and I am learning. 

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We've been in the same situation for about two years now and I must say until now I am in the process of learning and getting to know myself, my classmates, and co- scholars.

More so, if there's anything I want to share that I know would deeply help you today and in the long -- it is God's presence and our everyday prayers who would give us constant peace and unending grace.

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During my stay in the office, I never felt that I was an ordinary scholar. In the office they taught me how to be a true scholar. I realized that scholars/working students are very special and one of a kind. We are strong and independent people. We juggle our academics and work duties. It requires a lot of hardwork and perseverance. So cheers to us, who are working for our better future and better version of ourselves.

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I am from Team MdBL / EdTech and I am the strong one — I glow 'cause I know what my worth is. 

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I am from Team MdBL / EdTech and I am the strong one — I glow 'cause I know what my worth is. 

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We should ✨ manifest ✨ and BE stronger than we will ever be with every problems that we encounter in our lives. The pandemic, the shift to online classes, and other various pressures that all of us experience in the present — we stand and motivate ourselves to fight, survive and have a brighter future. As we face more challenges in the future, I am here to tell you that you can fight every struggles that you face along the way and you can do more, be more. Face all of it with your strong will, confidence, and a bit of your charms. We can all do this 💖💪

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I am from Team UST Registrar and I am learning.

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I am from Team UST Registrar and I am learning.

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Being a working scholar under the UST Registrar provided multiple opportunities for me to improve my interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities, multi-tasking competence, socialization, and working under instances of pressure. I am still learning, especially that the COVID-19 pandemic brought forth a new working dynamic which I had to adjust to, as well. I am also thankful for the people at the UST Registrar for being patient with me and helping me learn from my mistakes.

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I am from team mdbl - edtech and I am chilling~

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I am from team mdbl - edtech and I am chilling~

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I feel alright. I am very thankful for the opportunities and learning experiences!

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I am from team MDBL - EdTech and I am ready!

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I am from team MDBL - EdTech and I am ready!

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Nobody lied when they said the online set-up is exhausting. But I am still here, ready to take on every challenge with a positive mindset and put on the hard work in everything I do🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

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I am from Team OSA and I am continuously learning, and growing.

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I am from Team OSA and I am continuously learning, and growing.

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The online setup during the pandemic is really hard and challenging. There are so many things that hinder us to do at home, but we still need to move forward and do our best.

Personally, I'm struggling to balance my classes, orgs, and work, but I continuously learning to adapt and adjust with it. With this experience, it enables me to become more responsible student, and allows me to continue to grow and mature as a person.

I am always thankful for UST and OSA for the opportunity given to me as a Scholar, and with the live help desk, I am also able to help and serve my fellow thomasians.

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I am from Team MdBl/Edtech, and I am happy to be with them. 

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I am from Team MdBl/Edtech, and I am happy to be with them. 

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Working from home has really challenged me as a scholar student. We really need to work harder to maintain our scholarship but studying at home and not being with friends make it harder. But luckily, I am with the team that supports us and help us grow. And that, I am very blessed to be part of this family.

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I am from Team MDBL - Edtech, and I am continuously in search for growth and development as an individual. 

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I am from Team MDBL - Edtech, and I am continuously in search for growth and development as an individual. 

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The past two years have been rather difficult and taxing for many of us - scholars, with the change in our routine and schedule, our lifestyle. But the team makes sure that we are not overwhelmed with workload and stuff, and I am thankful for that, especially that I have to balance everything without risking my mental health.

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I am from Team EdTech, and I am feeling blessed. 

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I am from Team EdTech, and I am feeling blessed. 

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Honestly, this pandemic is very tiring and very challenging. It brought a lot of pain and lessons to all of us. There were times that I felt lonely and alone. But I guess I'm still feeling grateful and blessed. Since this pandemic definitely made me stronger than I was before. And I am deeply grateful that I still have my family by my side. As of now, I am still excited about what the future may bring. I hope it will bring happiness and prosperity to all of us.

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I am from team MDBL & OFAD, and I am enjoying the journey.

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I am from team MDBL & OFAD, and I am enjoying the journey.

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I am enjoying the journey as a scholar because the people around me surrounds me with positivity and provides me motivation. Every semester always makes me feel blessed and happy. Our supervisors are always supportive and willing to help at all times. This is why it is easier for me to adjust in this work- from- home setup.

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I am from Team MDBL/Edtech, and I am grateful

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I am from Team MDBL/Edtech, and I am grateful

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This pandemic brought a lot of struggles and pain into our lives, yet I am still grateful. I am grateful for this education as well as the experiences I gained from working for both MDBL and EdTech that I can surely apply once I graduated.

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I am from team OSA and I am taking it to the Next Level!

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I am from team OSA and I am taking it to the Next Level!

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Every day, I try to keep improving in all aspects of study, work, and skill and taking my myself to the next level!

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I am from team AB Dean's Office and I feel loved :>

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I am from team AB Dean's Office and I feel loved :>

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AB became my family and safe space from the first year. As a graduating student,  I am used to going to the office for work and fun after a long and tiring day. I fell in love with stories, food, unpredictable experiences, and growth I always get. As we shift towards the WFH set-up, AB remains patient, understanding, and loving in the uncertainties that this online set-up holds. They help me develop my professional and personal attributes. Right now, my heart overflows with so much love and gratitude as I journey towards dreaming and living.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am trying my best. 

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I am from Team OSA, and I am trying my best. 

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Despite the ups and downs I continue to go through, I am still trying my best in all the things I do in my life. I know that these challenges will strengthen me and will help me grow and mature. During the happy moments, I realized that it's important to celebrate small wins. From accomplishing a simple task to acing a test, it's always important to validate your achievements. On the other hand, during the difficult moments,  I also realized the importance of rest. Take a breather, take a walk, or do something that will make you feel better. It could be watching a movie or ordering your favorite comfort food. Rest is as important as work.

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I am from Team OSA and I am taking one step at a time.

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I am from Team OSA and I am taking one step at a time.

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Its been almost 2 years since the pandemic and online classes have started. With the new work from home setups, it has been a challenge to service our fellow Thomasians and be of service to others. With the guidance of fellow scholars we have learned new things not only from them but also about ourselves on how we can cope to this new environment. Despite the struggles we face, it is always important to step back for a moment, breathe and take things one step at a time until we finish this race a better and stronger person than ever before.

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I am team MDBL & OSA, and I am thriving.

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I am team MDBL & OSA, and I am thriving.

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The past few semesters that have gone by in the time of the pandemic have been very challenging, mentally and emotionally. There were days when I just wanted give up everything because I thought that life was not getting any better. However, due to my friends who continued to lift me up, I was able to find the meaning of living once again. So here I am, trying by best to thrive in spite of the difficulties that life throws at me. And I owe it everything to my friends.

Then somehow, amid the academic stress of being a Political Science student, I once again found joy in serving my fellow Thomasian students once again through the OSA LHD.💖💖💖 Thank you everyone!

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I am from team ENG - Physics Laboratory and I am grateful

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I am from team ENG - Physics Laboratory and I am grateful

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I am grateful for all the lessons I have learned and the skills I was able to develop through my duties in our department. Despite the challenges that we encountered due to the pandemic, we were still able to work as a team. It was difficult once we went into the pandemic status. Abrupt changes happened but despite that, all of us were able to conquer it as we found our footing in our WFH setups. I am grateful for the opportunity that OSA has given me and I will forever be thankful for the chance given to me to work with the Physics Laboratory department.

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“Sometimes music is the only medicine the heart and soul needs.“ 

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I am a 2nd year student, and music is my stress reliever. 

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I am a 2nd year student, and music is my stress reliever. 

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Always grateful for good music, because it has always helped me escape reality for awhile and just let go of all the stress that I would feel. Listening to music also makes doing things enjoyable—from cleaning to doing my PETA. Music makes life more fun.

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I am from Team Arki, and I am (trying) to rise above

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I am from Team Arki, and I am (trying) to rise above

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The past two years has been incredibly challenging especially for someone whose main source of physical activity and human interaction is going to school and being with my friends/blockmates; not to mention the increasing difficulty of tasks especially now at my 4th year in architecture and various other pressures outside of our control.

Nevertheless, I try to rise above these challenges through the support of my family and friends (like how they carry my character through our online game sessions). I can and will persist knowing I have people I trust and can rely on.

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"The things that we love tells us what we are." -St. Thomas Aquinas

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I am from Team Educ and UST - BeST (2nd Year SMDPS - VR Scholar), and I am doing great.

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I am from Team Educ and UST - BeST (2nd Year SMDPS - VR Scholar), and I am doing great.

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Despite the challenges I am facing right now may it be to current situation or personal struggles, I am fighting with courageousness and positive outlook. It is very difficult to learn under the remote distance learning because we are unable to show our capabilities in our chosen programs. By reverting this I chose to be busy by working with my colleagues in the organization. Aside from that I tried my luck to be an ESL Teacher and not only  I am enjoying teaching, but as well as I am happy to share my knowledge to my students. I know how difficult to manage your time to organization works, working student, and as a learner instead of stressing out myself I instead enjoyed how to accomplish this things all at the same time. UST College of Education is like my second home they are always with me through my most difficult thanks to our ever-loving dean.

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Together we shall overcome stronger than ever.

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I am a 2nd Year student, and I am fighting.

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I am a 2nd Year student, and I am fighting.

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Being a student during this extraordinary time of crisis, is definitely an unprecedented challenge not only for me, but I guarantee, also for the rest of us. No day has ever passed without any feeling of exhaustion or anxiety. As a person who prefers the outside world to the solitary confinement of one's own home, I find it ever so difficult to learn without the physical-social interactions and support systems that were once easily reachable without the internet. But the hope for this to end is on the horizon which gives me the motivation to brave these daily trials amidst the chaos of the pandemic. Soon we shall overcome. But for now, I am fighting and so do I believe you are too.

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I am from Team Accountancy, and I feel loved. 🥰

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I am from Team Accountancy, and I feel loved. 🥰

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As a graduating scholar, UST-AMV made me feel special and loved whenever I am included in virtual Christmas parties of the office. I feel valued that they are always there to help me and provide a space to learn more. And as I am nearing the end of my college life, I will miss them and will be forever grateful for their contribution to my growth.

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I am team Commerce and I am doing my best

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I am team Commerce and I am doing my best

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The current situation is really draining, especially the only amount of communication we get is through the computer. However, i am truly grateful that despite this tragedy I am still able to study in UST and be with the people I love. Our supervisors are also very considerate with our condition and they are very generous to us and this motivates me to always do my best.

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Despite the challenges that I encountered, here I am, still surviving. I have many things to be thankful for; one is being able to study. It allows me to continue working on my dreams despite the hurdles brought by the pandemic. Last year, I was given an opportunity to be of service to my fellow Thomasians through live help desk. I would say that it was challenging to balance both the academic and work schedule. However, this experience allows me to become a more responsible student. With this, I will continue to celebrate these little blessings that I have right now.

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“Reality is not neat, not obvious, not what you expect.” – C.S Lewis

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I put this quote not in the cynicism of it but in all ways reality is so much more of what we make it to be. Reality is messy, and mysterious, and unexpected and that is all what makes the beauty of it. The opportunity to work with OSA is one of what I could say is a very real thing. I am not the loudest person and I prefer (or at least used to) keep in the most quiet corners of the room. I must say this opportunity has led to new and wider connections that helped me choose to be kinder and more understanding to the people that surround me. We may not all know each other that much but we are bonded by the determination to realize our dreams. I want to say everyone deserves a hug for putting in the extra effort, going the extra mile, to serve. And I thank OSA for teaching me, introducing me, one of the many great lessons one could learn in life, being a servant.

Here's to growth, everybody. Keep striving! I will be all cheering you on. All is worth it in the end.

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Online classes has been a struggle for me because I can't separate my home, academic, and work responsibilities. As this is my last semester before graduating, I can say that I am getting by with this set up.

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I am a 2nd-year student and I am trying my best.

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I am a 2nd-year student and I am trying my best.

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Hello! The reason why I’ve said that I’m trying my best is that during this pandemic, there’s so many challenges that I’ve encountered. With that, I got discouraged to do anything and put in mind that “I will just submit the requirements that are needed in order for me to pass even if I did not learned something”. But I know that was wrong so today, I am trying my very best to bring back the old me who has a determination and perseverance in doing everything. I’m just hoping that there will be a person who will be proud of me at the end of the day no matter what.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am continuously learning and have felt a sense of fulfillment.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am continuously learning and have felt a sense of fulfillment.

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I am currently a graduating student from CFAD. Online classes may have been quite hard of an adjustment for everyone, even the professors and personnel. But I found working in OSA as a fulfillment rather than a requirement. And although I may not have experienced it face to face as much as I would love to, nevertheless, I have equally learned from our online setup from my fellow scholars and administrators/staff.

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In my 4th year of being with OSA, I am forever grateful for being a part of it because it provided me opportunities that made me strong, independent, and wise. It motivates me to strive hard and work under pressure but still enjoy the process. It gave me memories that I will continuously share with other people.  <3

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I am from Team 1 SMDPS Scholar, and I am thankful for all of you!

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I am from Team 1 SMDPS Scholar, and I am thankful for all of you!

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Online set-up is not easy. But all the efforts of the staff and scholars that guided me all the way through made me inspired to work harder and do my best. I am grateful to be accepted as a scholar and be able to continuously learn and grow as a person. I will bring all these knowledge and experiences I gained from OSA and UST with me forever as my inspiration and motivation.

This time has been very draining, not just me, but to most of the students as well. I want everyone who reads this message to know that I am with you, and we can do this.

Cheers to our countless efforts and sleepless nights for greater achievements!

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"You make me feel special. No matter how the world brings me down. Even when hurtful words stab me. I smile again 'cause you're there."

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I am Team SIMBAHAYAN, and I am feeling special.

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I am Team SIMBAHAYAN, and I am feeling special.

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Becoming a San Lorenzo Ruiz Scholar during my college life will always be special to me. Especially with the pandemic we are facing right now, to remain a scholar is a special blessing.

My SIMBAHAYAN Family will forever be special to me. They embraced me for who I am, and they helped me grow and become a better version of myself.

I'll forever cherish the special people I've worked with, and the special moments I shared with them.

Stan TWICE and SEVENTEEN!

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I am Team MdBL, and I am thriving well and thankful everyday. 

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I am Team MdBL, and I am thriving well and thankful everyday. 

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During this pandemic, I was able to developed my skills and discover traits that I have within me. I was able to thrive in this uncertain situation and not just survive. Just like the bamboo tree, I became resilient and adapt quickly to my new environment. Along my journey I am very thankful to all the challenges I encounter, the sleep I lost, the people I met, the pressure I found and the laughs I get. Because of these I was able to experience something that taught me lessons that I will surely treasure forever. I am ok and always looking at the bright side and always grateful for the blessing I received. I just always remember that there is nothing impossible if you work hard, pray and trust God.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am in progress.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am in progress.

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There are a lot of changes I have to adjust to since the pandemic. It is not the best time, but I also learn to enjoy things even through the online setup. I still need room to grow but also open for new things. OSA has been guiding and helping me in my stay at the University, and I am forever grateful to them for allowing me to learn and grow despite these difficult times.

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Khalid - New Normal (Official Lyric Video)

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I am from Team Registrar and I am motivated! 

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I am from Team Registrar and I am motivated! 

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Despite being busy with both of my academic and work schedule, I always find time to listen to music while working to be motivated. With that, I listen to ENHYPEN and SEVENTEEN as they bring out the burning desire in me! ⚡

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I am from team EdTech and I am trying my best.

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I am from team EdTech and I am trying my best.

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All we gotta do is try. :)) Sometimes anxiety takes over me, but through a great support system, I can manage both the work from home set-up and my online classes. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. :)) I was glad I take on the challenge of working from home as a SLR scholar.

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with the current status of our lives, we all needed to adapt in order to survive.

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I am from Team EdTech, and I am filled with motivation.

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I am from Team EdTech, and I am filled with motivation.

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The pandemic has been challenging. There had been many abrupt changes in the ways I had to handle things and I slowly learned to adapt to the circumstances. I was honestly knocked off-balance and overwhelmed many times, however, I believe that in the end I'll make it and everything will be alright. I am thankful for the opportunity given to me as a working scholar and that UST never gave us up despite how difficult the times have become. When I recall such acts of kindness it gives me enough courage to carry on and try harder.

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I am a SMDP Scholar from Team 3 and I am teachable.

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I am a SMDP Scholar from Team 3 and I am teachable.

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The greatest lesson UST has taught me is teachability – to always be open to learning. As a future teacher, this means the world to me. I am genuinely grateful for the University's kindness to students who need help and want to grow. I have only experienced the OSA Live Help Desk but I learned a great deal from it, and I look forward to learning more.

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Being a student in a midst of the pandemic, I must say it is hard. We experienced new and difficult things and we introduced a new skills that I couldn't expect that I will achieve and have. I am grateful for the opportunity both face-to-face and online setting, without this experience, I cannot see myself to grow more and be mindful of the reality of my future.

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I am thankful for all the opportunities given to me, and I hope that I can make use of these opportunities given by the University to better serve the Thomasian community. The pandemic is hard for us all, but by helping each other, we can be better together 💖

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I am Team MdBL, and I am always growing personally and professionally.

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I am Team MdBL, and I am always growing personally and professionally.

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The pandemic has influenced our lives in ways no once could imagine or even predicted. Today, it is considered to be the most challenging aspect in the society we live in but as we move forward, we are continuously learning to adopt and adapt. It is truly undeniable that taking online classes and working from home are not the best setup. Time management is hard especially with health and safety concerns as well as the virtual fatigue we experience on a daily basis. Despite the challenges, time and time again has shown us that we can and we will always push through.

As a scholar who is taking her internship this semester, I am eternally grateful to Team OSA, my MdBL family, and every SLRS scholar for teaching me so many things, helping me further develop my organizational expertise and non-stop encouraging me to be the best version of myself. Every single one of you is a reminder that "I can do it, I will do it."

Let's all continue to grow personally and professionally!

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I am from Team CTHM, and I am surrounded by good people who nourish my growth <3

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I am from Team CTHM, and I am surrounded by good people who nourish my growth <3

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Currently and gratefully in my 3rd year with CTHM! I remember being in my freshman year, tons of moments where my mere freshie self was having such a difficult time to adjust from being a highschool student to being a working college scholar.

At that time I wasnt always successful in concealing my struggles. My supervisors, my ma'am(s) and sir(s) would at times see me arrive at school or go about my daily duties in such a messy and clumsy state. at worst days, they'd see me shed a tear or two.

I am such a lucky scholar being able to say that these people, my higher-ups who have already achieved so much in their careers, would remind me to take care of myself better and prioritize my own growth more than anything else. They would treat me as an equal, and give me as much respect as they would give any other colleague.

Despite the endless demands of work, they never cease to be gentle and understanding supervisors whom I have always looked up to. Will forever be thankful for having these people in my life <3

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I am from Team OSA, and I will give my best to the worth that I got.

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I am from Team OSA, and I will give my best to the worth that I got.

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I am grateful to be given this great opportunity. And will give my best until my last day at UST. As student during pandemic is extremely hard and really challenging to new changes. Changes that I thought I could easily adapt, but no everything is hard. But I believe we will overcome this situation and become better person in the future. We just need to hold on for a while.

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We can all agree that the pandemic has had a significant impact on our lives, as it has on mine. Sometimes I feel like I'm losing hope and ready to give up, but there are things that keep me from thinking that way, and I'm also convincing myself that better days are ahead of me, so I just need to hang in there and wait patiently.

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I am from Team OSA and I'm giving myself time to grow and improve at my own pace. 

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I am from Team OSA and I'm giving myself time to grow and improve at my own pace. 

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This pandemic taught me the importance of appreciating and giving myself time to grow and take care of myself. I want to feel less burdened or under pressure, so I like to take small steps at a time.

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I was from mdbl. I honestly loved working there but yah, pandemic happened. I might not be as happy as I used to, but I am okay on how things are now (as if I have a choice ;-;). I am okay because working is not so bad. I am okay because work now is not draining. I am okay because even if things didn’t turn out as I wanted it to, I’m still grateful for my scholarship, my work, and the people I’m with. (imy mdbl sb)

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I am from Team OSA and I feel the possibility of all those possibilities being possible is just another possibility that can possibly happen (Lee, 2019).

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I am from Team OSA and I feel the possibility of all those possibilities being possible is just another possibility that can possibly happen (Lee, 2019).

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Kidding aside, I feel like working at the virtual front desk is unpredictable. We confront different questions and people almost every day. There are also days when we only have one client or no client at all. There were times when we have that sigh of relief as we wrap things up, but suddenly a client will come in bearing questions we know nothing about. The possibility is just endless.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am having fun.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am having fun.

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Being a part of the OSA team doing work and service for the university helps me stay productive as a scholar, therefore, gives me so much joy. Not to mention, the fun that comes with having workmates and supervisors that I can call my other family helps so much in these trying times.

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Juggling acads, work, and life is not easy, especially now that bigger responsibilities in life are approaching. As much as the future is terrifying, the experience and opportunity that the University and OSA are providing serve as a stepping stone as I face the real world. Working as a scholar has trained me to maintain a professional attitude and cope in the corporate world. I am continuously thriving holistically and I am eternally grateful for OSA.

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to keep myself sane by watching my favorite K-Pop groups. STAN LOONA!

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I will forever be grateful to the OSA family for giving me the opportunity to work with them. It makes me happy to think that somehow I am able to help and give assistance in little ways.

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I am from Team OSA, and my playlist keeps me sane. 

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I am from Team OSA, and my playlist keeps me sane. 

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An ideal work from home setup includes the presence of good music! When accompanied by the sounds of your favorite artists, you’ll come to realize that work can be fun after all.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am gratefully growing.

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I am from Team OSA, and I am gratefully growing.

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I’m thankful for all the opportunities to grow and learn in OSA🤍

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Work from home set-up wouldn’t be suitable for me without a coffee beside my device. Coffee helps me unleash my full potential during work hours.

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I am from Team OSA, and I trust the process.

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I am from Team OSA, and I trust the process.

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This pandemic has tested our patience and capabilities. Waking up may seem like a chore nowadays, but we should always remember that we have a goal in life and this will not happen if we will not work for it. Personally, this situation really challenged me and it has really been a struggle juggling school, orgs, work, family, and social life all at the same time, but I always believed that these doors wouldn't be opened for me if it is not for me. Now, I lessen the pressure I give on myself and enjoy this journey because every day is a learning opportunity and I trust my process.