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Last April 2018, I had the privilege to be a member of the DLSU Women's Football Team. It has been my dream for a long time - especially after witnessing my seniors succeed in the team. They were the very first people I met in University. They were so welcoming. I immediately clicked with the seniors and my batchmates.

Most of all, they were the people that brought the best out of me. Not only did they challenge me, but we also faced challenges together. Being part of this team redefined the term "sisterhood" for me.

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After experiencing my first UAAP, I got injured. This is actually my second time getting ACL. Honestly, it was really frustrating. This is the worst injury an athlete could ever get because the recovery time is long and tedious. I did not want to go through the same thing again. However, I decided to push through with it again. I can't see myself not being active.

Thanks to the team and the support of the DLSU physical therapy staff, I was able to recover. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to return to the pitch. COVID prevented me from playing.

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As Lasallians, we are taught to use our talents to serve others. For our NSTP, we held a sports clinic for the kids in the barangay. To be honest, I was not that excited about it. Firstly, I just came from an injury. I wasn't sure if I can perform at a highest level. Also, I am not that fond of kids. However, within hours, I found myself having fun.

Despite our huge age gap, I was able to connect with the kids through a common interest - which is sports. We were able to bond through football. It was an honor and a privilege to teach these kids. Hopefully, they still remember me!

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COVID proved to be a really difficult experience. I missed my friends greatly. I was so happy I was able to have a picnic with them during GCQ. They were the happy pill I needed during a tough time. I found comfort in the fact that we all missed each other deeply. I can't wait to have another picnic with them. I promised I'll bring a charcuterie board!

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My friends and I have always been passionate about addressing relevant social issues - especially climate change. We would spend hours talking about the possible solutions to climate change. When we saw the opportunity to write a policy paper about it, my friends and I decided to join. We participated as two teams.

In the end, we bagged the awards. I am so proud of my friends - especially when I think about the effort we put in our work. We are truly Lasallians pursuing excellence. Most of all, we are employing our learnings to create a more sustainable world. I do hope more opportunities like this come.

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These are my friends since high school. We didn't exactly cry during graduation because we always knew that we were gonna stay friends. Although, it was sad to think that I wouldn't be able to see them everyday. During college, I barely saw half the people in this picture. It's either they go to a school that's far away or they are swamped with work. Nonetheless, we do make it a point to see each other often. They are the people that keep me grounded.

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One's Lasallian Journey is not complete without a post about thesis. Last term, my friends and I were able to accomplish our thesis entitled, "It Runs in the Family: A Study on Intergenerational Occupational Mobility". Honestly, I consider this as one of the greatest challenges in my life for three reasons. Firstly, the study was difficult to pull off because our country did not meet the data requirements for the model. Secondly, I was responsible for the data collection and processing - even though econometrics is a weakness of mine.  Lastly, Dr. Bombit was in our panel.

Thanks to my groupmates and mentors (especially Dr. Dacuycuy), we were able to accomplish the paper. My thesis experience became my greatest achievement. We were able to unravel patterns that contribute to the persistence of poverty. Also, it was even nominated for the best thesis award. This was a transformative experience that greatly contributed to my career and personal development.

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Data Science - COVID Edition with Prof. Widom

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Data Science - COVID Edition with Prof. Widom

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As an economics major, it is imperative that you know how to work with data and manipulate it to achieve results. Since my friends and I had so much time in our hands during COVID, we decided to sign up for a data science short course with Professor Widom.

After a few weeks, I was more confident working with data. It was able to put what I learned into practice. I am very thankful to my friends for convincing me to do this. It is a very relevant skill to pick up - especially considering the 4th IR.

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My friends have always been passionate about social issues. Last summer, we decided to join an international conference where students from all over Asia come together and discuss sustainability. It was a fun experience. Despite the difference in our nationalities, age, and disciplines, we were able to collaborate effectively to solve wicked problems - such as climate change and poverty. I am really thankful for DLSU and OVPERI for accepting my friends and I for this program.

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While the world was on the brink of entering a pandemic, my friends and I had dinner with a few Japanese delegates. They became our friends after collaborating for a paper. I believe our common goal and advocacy is what bridged us.

It was so fun connecting with them. Although we have different nationalities and experiences, we still bonded. I look forward to seeing them again!

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After a tough decision to forego football, I decided to become more active in organizations. During my third year, I joined the batch government as an executive for the marketing and creatives department. Honestly, I just wanted an outlet for creativity. For me, this was a learning experience.

I've been so used to creating art for myself. I did not have to deal with criticism and revisions. However, in EXCEL2021, I experienced this. At first, it was hard to deal with, but I soon learned that it is part of the process. In the end, my outputs never looked better and I appreciate those that helped me create it with their inputs. The picture I used for this post is the that reached the most people on Facebook.

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Seminar @ Tahilan Residence & Study Center

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Seminar @ Tahilan Residence & Study Center

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For LCFAITH, we were tasked to attend a prayer meeting regularly to strengthen our faith. The motto of our university stresses the importance of religion in personal development. It was a fun experience because I got to do it with my friends. Also, the members of the Tahilan Residence & Study Center were so nice. They imparted so much wisdom. Actually, some of them were around my age and attended UPM. It was an enlightening experience.

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Similar to my EXCEL2021 post, I joined the DLSU EconOrg after deciding to forego football. It was an enriching experience. Not only was I finally able to connect with the members of the School of Economics, I got the opportunity to collaborate with professionals for this event. The theme of this event was to celebrate women in male dominated industries.

To be honest, it was an eye opening experience. Turns out, gender inequality in the Philippines isn't as bad as the ones seen in other countries. I met so many accomplished women from this event. They kept mentioning how their journey up the corporate ladder was not hindered by their gender. Thanks to EconOrg, I had a platform to share this. It is important that women my age and younger ones know this.