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I’m Daina Lepaopao, the third child in my family and a second year student at Cebu University of Technology Tuburan Campus. In my first year, I joined Technorise  under the College of Technology and graduated with a Bachelor of Industrial Technology in Electronics. As the Executive Secretary of Technorise and now the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Student Government, my college journey has been a mixture of changes and realizations. Even though I’m separated from my high school friends, I’ve embraced new experiences, met different people, and found that in the midst of short-term challenges, they are long-lasting memories. Progress for me is marked by the small steps I am taking on this journey.

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As a grown woman, my deepest fears have a veil of darkness that causes paralyzing fear, and stops me from breathing. My partner and parents understand, make sure a flashlight is always nearby, and acknowledge my ongoing efforts to face and overcome this fear. Other fears that plague me are the fear of failure, the prospect of disappointing my parents, and the uncertainty of whether our aspirations align with the set paths, which show up strongly as we navigate post-graduation life challenges and ponder the answers that may be difficult.

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As the pressures of life increase with age, we meet people—some stay, others become valuable lessons. Though temporary, the memories last. My family has always been my inspiration despite misunderstandings and injustices. I owe them my life, unaware of the sacrifices I made for my growth. Proud of how my parents raised me, emphasizing humility and instilling in them the idea of helping those in need. My supportive family and partner fuel my determination to live a life aligned with my aspirations.