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The best part of studying in IGAD last semester was meeting my course mates and spending time with them through our general subjects.

Particularly, I enjoyed our class and group discussions. I felt as though everyone had a multidisciplinary approach for each subject, offering different perspectives that span across multiple interests to connect to the lessons we had, letting me learn beyond what was presented within our virtual classrooms.

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The most challenging part of studying in IGAD in the last two semesters would be the change of pace from Senior High School.

We had more freedom and control of our time, though we had as much tasks and deliverables. For me, this posed as a challenge because it was a big adjustment from high school life that rigidly decided our schedules for us.

I could no longer rely on constant communication and guidance from my professors (although readily available, independence was encouraged) - the quality of my work had to depend solely on me, or my group mates and I, and our own understanding of the instructions given.

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I feel that professors could be more thoroughly oriented on how to use Google Workspace tools, specifically the following: Google Classroom, Google Forms for quizzes and exams, as well as how to record class lectures on Google Meet, so that their usage of Google Workspace tools for schoolwork can be clearer and more streamlined.

I would also prefer that our scores and professors' feedback on our deliverables be given back to us within our subjects' respective cycles. This way, we can properly gauge and expect what our grades will be by the end of the semester.

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For my course mates, I feel that I have a good relationship with them. I am glad to have them; we support each other through the hardships we face both within and outside of College life.

For my classmates from different programs, I feel that I can get along nicely. While there can be difficulty communicating with people I don't know as much as my course mates, I appreciate that we are all able to work toward group activities and common goals without much conflict.

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Nothing else! Thank you for giving us a space to express our insights. :)

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The best part was meeting new people who have the same interests, passion, and commitment to be agents of change as mine. Aside from group discussions/collaborations in classes and meetings, my coursemates and professors encouraged me to expand my reach in helping. They presented me various organizations that would help me gain knowledge about various communities and experience in different roles.

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As a freshie, I find it challenging to study in a new environment with new people online. It felt like I did not grasp the whole experience and there were lessons that I might have missed. The online setup in a new environment dragged my confidence and will to learn down; it was as if I was just submitting my tasks for the sake of good grades rather than actually learning and aiming for my goals.

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Even better if my pressors:
- provide feedbacks and grades before cycles end
- minimize design on their reading materials
- Conduct more collaborative activities

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Before attending my first day of class last academic year, I had thoughts of just isolating myself since my coursemates and I would just communicate online. However, they proved me wrong because aside from the entertainment they provided me, they were there as friends who motivate/encourage, build established relationships, and go the extra mile to make me feel that I am an important part of their lives not just as a student.

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The best part of studying in IGAD last semester was getting to know my classmates and learning about their advocacies, hobbies, interests, and even reasons as to why they chose this course.

In addition, I enjoyed collaborating and interacting with our seniors through ODHEA and am hoping for more activities in the upcoming SY.

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Personally, I found the adjustment from SHS into college with an online set-up most challenging. Building relationships with my course mates and fitting in to the environment MC are what I found the hardest. In addition, the independent learning system that being a college student follows is new to me because I was used to in-depth supervision that was given during our high school years.

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For our professors, they are well-knowledgeable in the areas that they teach and some give generous grades which I think is helpful especially in these unprecedented times. However, I would appreciate if they give us back our grades and feedbacks early so that we would know what we have to improve on and to have more collaborative activities with our block mates.

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I am very grateful to know and to be able to connect with my classmates. Not only do they help me catch up with our academics, they also serve as my friends even outside MC.
Even though fully online, we have shared laughter, cries, and even rants. They also encourage me to do my best and you wouldn't feel like there is classroom competition.