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In front of you is a girl named Janeen Violette G. Dacanay, a grade 12-Dajani STEM Pre-Science student of the Ateneo de Davao University.

Enough of the 3rd person narrative!!

Born on the 15th of January 2008, I am a 17-year-old student who aims to reach my dream of becoming a successful Pedia-Onco one day. I love the color yellow, music, matcha, and picking up different hobbies, which is currently writing!

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Other than drawing, writing for me is its own form of a work of art. From romantic poems to today's top story, writing for me has allowed me to express both objective and subjective ideas, with words that reach the depths of one's mind and soul, to be read and understood in ways it sinks in like a rock sinking into the deep ocean. Words for me are filled with so much wisdom, they act as the paint on the canvas that is our brain, and fills it with so much knowledge and variety.

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My dearest family!! This is my mom and dad who work very hard to give me and my brother the greatest lives they can provide for us, and instill us with values that shape us into beings who can conquer the world. To the right is my dearest older brother who is one achiever and goal-getter as well, the drive is in the genes, I might say!

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Here are some of my dearest peers who are on the same boat as me to a prosperous future. I am happy and incredibly grateful to say I have these guys' backs as much as they have mine. These people inspire me to explore my unique endeavors as they grow in their interests.

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These boys are a few of the many pups we have at home! Because of them, I choose not to consider myself the youngest in the house. The dogs are the real babies here.

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The Dream that Keeps Me Awake Than Sleeping

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The Dream that Keeps Me Awake Than Sleeping

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Oh, to be a doctor. A goal I have always wanted to reach- to save lives, especially the lives of children and cancer patients. I have always thought that within the sick, there are potential heroes of our society, which drives me to help them live so they are able to live out their purpose. Surely, I may not know what the future holds for me on this path, but I know I want to keep on going until I arrive at my destination.

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1. I love roses!

2. I have multiple nicknames: Neen, Ninin, Ningning, Ninya, Neenski, Neeners,Neens and many other neen-mixes

3. My favorite character: Belle from Beauty and the Beast- A strong, intelligent, and compassionate woman

4. My love for picking up hobbies has led me to learn a bit of 4 different musical instruments: Ukulele, Guitar, Piano, and Kalimba. I want to learn more about the drums next, though!

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Current MBTI: INTJ (as of July 2025)

Blood type: O

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Chinese Zodiac: Year of the Rat

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1. Quality time

2. Acts of Service

3. Words of Affirmation

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One word to describe me as a baby: Maiyakin. All of my family members would attest to this statement and would emphasize the number of rivers I would fill with my tears.

A common trigger I would have is when I am put down onto the bed when I sleep, or when I am carried by a family member that isn’t my mom, dad, or Ate ge. This trait of mine reflects Erik Erikson’s ideas on how the infancy stage develops the trust or mistrust of a being to others; shown with how I had a hard time trusting others or my surroundings, resulting in endless waterfalls and concerts.

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Little Neen stood by her nickname, "Ningning," as she bravely shone with no shame or doubt. Erik Erikson's stages of Development emphasized how the stage of early childhood is where a person develops the virtue, "will" to bravely face or do things on their own. In this stage of my life, I explored multiple activities with the support of my family. A core memory would be how I modeled for SM kids! My parents always remind me how I was a standout- pose here, fly a kiss there, I was a natural! Other than this, my parents could always get me to sing or do anything, and that I do it with my own willingness and initiative.

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Erik Erikson said that in this stage, a person is to develop their initiative in doing tasks. When I was 4, I was taught how to successfully cook my first Michelin Star delicacy- Scrambled eggs! I remember I would always wake up and cook my late Lolo eggs for breakfast and join him to eat right after. Other than this, I also learned how to cook pancakes and every other basic breakfast meal. I may have experienced a number of small burns, but my parents taught me that those burns will not stop me from making even greater tasting eggs, this stage taught me that it's okay to make mistakes, it's okay to get hurt, as long as I learn to do better next time.(Sadly, our old small Samsungs have played their last jingle long ago, and I no longer have access to those cooking photos).

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At this time in my life, my intellectual intelligence began to flourish. Erik Erikson emphasizes that this stage of life develops a person's sense of pride in accomplishing tasks and abilities, developing one's competence. By the grace of God, I would consistently be on the Honors list. I studied diligently, did each task with the drive to do it great, and joined numerous school-wide academic activities. I took pride in each certificate and each medal I received, knowing how it not only made me proud of myself, but also my family. I am proud to say that my trait of competence is something I have further developed to this day and aim to develop further even outside the academic field.

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This era is my current status as a being, the adolescent stage. Currently, I have explored and tried new things, and since then, I have reached numerous milestones. I was once a mother majorette and was a majorette for three years. I have joined multiple school activities involving cultural exchange, journalism, documentation teams, fashion design, and so much more. I entered my first relationship, met new people, but of course, like everything else in this stage of life, they come and go. Letting go is both so painful and beautiful in this stage. It may hurt to have to surrender relationships and hobbies I once loved, but it beautifully shapes me and allows me to grow, until I time comes I can truly and wholeheartedly answer the question: who am I? This correlates to Erik Erikson's idea on the Adolescent stage in his stages of development: identity vs. role confusion-I explore, I let go, I grow, I find myself.

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Roadmap of my life's milestones and goals

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Roadmap of my life's milestones and goals

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1- I have opted to enter the STEM Pre-Science strand at Ateneo de Davao University because it aligns with the course I plan to take in college, which is Nursing. STEM Pre-Science allows me to explore different fields of science, including life and health, which are relevant to me, as I plan to enter the medical field, where concepts of chemistry and biology are greatly needed.

2- For college, I plan to attend the University of Santo Tomas, taking up a BS in Nursing. Upon extensive research, I view this school as a highly prestigious institution for aspiring Nurses and doctors alike, which drives me to believe it would develop my skills in my chosen profession.

3- As I study Nursing, I plan to utilize my 3rd and 4th years as a student nurse, as these years mark the beginning of our practical experience of being put in hospitals. I plan to familiarize myself with the hospital's mechanisms, scheduling, procedures, and coping with pressures.

4- By the time I finish 4 years in college, I plan to prepare and take my licensure examination for Nursing. That way, I can say I am a registered nurse and reserve the option to pursue the profession further, if I wish to.

5- Post examination, I will proceed to Medical school at the University of Santo Tomas, to become a doctor, and study for the specialization in Pediatrics and Oncology.

6- Successfully, I became a Pediatrician-Oncologist, initially practicing at San Pedro Hospital, followed hopefully by my own clinic, helping and serving young kids.

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Personal Development has been a subject that has led to the progression of my self-growth and discovery. From topics such as Self-concept, MBTI, emotions, mental health, to career pathways, this subject enables me to assess myself better, including my habits, emotional tendencies, interests, morals, and principles, and how these aspects influence my interactions with myself and others in society. Since then, I have been able to develop my self-awareness, which allows me to identify traits that I should continue to develop and traits that I should minimize.

“Everything happens for a reason” is one of the key takeaways from this subject that has enlightened me. The way an individual perceives themselves and the way they interact with the community is rooted in factors such as family background, past experiences, or even genetic makeup. This enlightenment has developed my compassion, respect, and understanding of others, especially those with different views and perceptions from my own.

My favorite topics from this subject are the basic concepts of self-awareness and self-empowerment, as well as the topic of love. The topic of self-awareness and self-empowerment has enabled me to better understand the roots of my behavior, values, habits, and principles, and how they shape me and influence my self-perception and interactions with others. Other than this, the topic of love has taught me that it comes in various ways, which has improved my understanding of it as an adolescent who is starting to build deeper connections with other people in the community. As a whole, these topics are my favorites as they help develop my understanding of myself, others, and my connection to them, enabling me to become a better individual for myself and others.