Technology has enclosed itself in everything I do. Health, communication, education, information, and entertainment – there is no aspect of our life in which its impact is not apparent. 

          Traditionally, communication was carried out through personal meetings, handwritten letters, phone calls, and faxes. But, with technology it enabled me to know a person’s day to day life through their social media status and post. Instead of making a phone call I prefer to chat with the person online through Facebook and other social media platform. Even important conversations are made through video and conference calls instead of personal meetings. Moreover, I can move to the other side of the world and live away from my loved ones yet allowing me to be in real time contact with them.

          Education is another aspect of our life. Technology has helped me grow over the years, it has helped me to learn and to continue learning. The horizon of education has been extended beyond what we could have imagined. 

          The educational system has totally changed. When I was younger, I used to share handwritten notes with friends. However, through technology I just save everything on a computer, take pictures of the lectures, record the lectures and share it via email or messenger. Even the virtual classrooms or online classes are more popular nowadays. I can quickly obtain information and knowledge on any subject with the help of technology.

          I used to purchase my reading materials from a bookstore but most of the books are already available online as an e-books so there is no need for me to go to the bookstore. 

          With the technological advancement, I can do things with just one click. I used to leave home for shopping, banking, hotel and flight booking tickets, dining, and purchasing groceries. Now, everything can be done so fast when using an online platform which has made my life easier.  

          Technology has made some benefits to my life as well as disadvantages. It has also deprived a lot of things like personal meetings, mailing greeting cards, and handwritten letters to our loved ones. Today, I am more dependent on technology as it has created lots of opportunities for me and the future generation. 

 

As time passes by, technology is still changing my life and I wanted to highlight some of those experiences that I noticed the most. First, from using the telephone to chatting with my friends through social media. When I was in grade school, I used to call my best friend using our telephone for hours. She became my classmate when we were in grade 1 but then she studied at home starting grade 2, so in order to catch things up with each other, I always call her. Now, I will just use my smartphone to send a text, call, or even log in my facebook and chat my friends to communicate. It is very convenient because I can send some stickers or GIFs in order to express my emotions better, I can even send files right away, I can also send pictures easily, and I can also talk to them via video messages, or voice messages. 

 

Second, when I was in grade 3, my mom bought me a kitchen set that I always play at home. I used to play that because it feels like I am really cooking. The hardest part was to clean those up every time I am playing it. Then, when I was in grade 5, I was given my PSP. I downloaded there my favorite games including cooking mama where I can play virtual cooking. No things to clean up, but I achieved the same happiness. During that time, I realized how playing was elevated in another level. I spent most of my day playing with my PSP.

 

Third, during my grade school, our teachers in English and Filipino will always require us to bring a Filipino-English dictionary. So my father bought me one at National Bookstore. It was heavy to carry every day since it’s a thick dictionary but it was more complete than the pocket dictionaries. Now, I downloaded Merriam-Webster application on my phone and when I need to search for the things I do not understand , I will just type the word and it will give me the meaning right away. I can also use web browsers if I am connected to internet for a better and wider vocabulary. 

 
Fourth, before physical books are the only option to read. Now, we have those e-books that we can download from the internet. Physical textbooks are still way better but for someone who wanted to be practical, e-books will do. With these, you do not need to spend money in order to read. Especially to those in the field where reading is a must, e-books are more convenient and practical. 

 

Technology made my life easier. It helps me a lot with my work and I can’t imagine my life without it anymore. Tons of reports and research works are very convenient to do. Though with all these things, we should keep one thing in mind. Technology is there to make our lives easier but it should not influence us to be lazy and dependent to it. 

 

During my ages 5-10, Technology only allowed me certain aspects of comfort. This aspect of comfort was my privilege to ride a vehicle, a vehicle that allowed me to travel a certain distance with minor effort and short time. This privilege was not enjoyed in the past, cities had to develop their own way of education due to schools being inaccessible due to distance. The improvement of machinery and engineering allowed distances to be shortened, and accessible. From one tip of the island to the other, a vehicle, you can ride. Traveling from continent to continent in the shortest amount of time, an airplane, you can fly. Distance was becoming a Superficial aspect, creating bigger connections from around the world, but little did we know that as much as technology progressed, the superficiality of Distance brought out a blur as to what connectivity really means. 

In my teenage years, the development of social media in the internet has boomed. Friendster, Yahoo Messenger, & Skype, the pioneers of social networking, were three different programs with different functions that allowed each other to prosper, But the birth of Facebook created a whole new platform of Connectivity, which trumped these three pioneers. Facebook allowed you to view profiles, chat, and video call all at the same time with multiple users. Facebook allowed me to stay in touch with friends, relatives, and loved ones, even far away. With this, I used it to communicate with my cousin that lived in Canada, and still maintained a relationship with him. I also used this to communicate with friends who live in Cagayan De Oro, despite me not being able to go home in certain days. Facebook showed me how distance was already superficial, how distance was only a physical aspect which could be overcame with machinery. Distance was no longer a problem, and Connectivity was apparent. But as the years progressed, Facebook became a norm, became a need to everyone, and despite having the people right in front of them to talk to, Facebook was still a priority. This concept of connectivity with multiple people, also became superficial. We were connected but distant at the same time. Late night dinners, became a dinner without talking. Connectivity was already not a privilege, but a distraction as to what is becoming a social liability.

All in all, my life was impacted with how connectivity in this apparent world was blurred. Distance was already a superficial aspect in our life due to connectivity not being an apparent problem. But this connectivity, allowed us to connect with people only in virtual realities. My late-night dinners with friends became something that was showed off in stories, and a tapping contest as to how many words per minute we can type. Long- car rides where we can appreciate the radio became a quiet one where people listened to their own music using headphones. Things that which I enjoyed, a long car ride from our house to Camiguin with my parents, & A Late-night dinner with friends who I haven’t talked to in a very long while, all became a blur due to the existence of these “connectors”. So connectivity in the end, became a superficiality 

I grew up in an environment where I was shielded from exploring new things as they were deemed dangerous for my age. Even going to the basketball court just a few blocks away from our house to play with the other kids was not an ordinary scenario in my childhood years. Don’t get me wrong, I did play outside our house but only the LITERAL outside of my house. My friends tend to ring the doorbell on our gate themselves as some sort of permission to have me play with them outside and we did enjoy playing within the vicinity of my house. These experiences tie to the fact that I was always too shy to approach other people first as I see everything as strangely unfamiliar. I get to interact and converse with people through time but initiating a conversation was never my forte.

Contrary to one of the primary purposes of technology today that is to communicate with people from far away, I was introduced to using technology by a game. I remember the first time I ever used the Internet was to access a Narnia game as I was a huge fan of the movie. My mom would let us use the Internet for a few hours and re-orient us to the real world. My siblings and I were very civilized when we eventually had our own access to the Internet. We would tend to schedule our “computer time” and strictly follow it so as to avoid fighting over it and to play all the games we want. We saw technology as the holy grail of our childhood but seeing as how technology evolved now, I don’t think it’s true for me anymore. 

As a student, technology really provided me with everything. I had access to all these sites that aided me in my homework, research, and thesis. Not to mention all the advanced equipments we can use now and applications I could actually download to make my life easier. These may be true but technology also became an avenue for people to blindly criticize and shower the world with negativity. It makes me sad to think that some people see social media as a means to cause damage to other people without having to confront them personally. They always say that communication is key but doing it through abstract online messages? I don’t think so. 

This gave me the motivation to maximize the use of technology not for my personal grudges but for the benefit of the greater good. I think that the baby steps I take even by the simple act of avoiding posting spoilers from a good movie could make the online world better for everyone else. As much as I use technology to connect with other people, I never forget the essence of personal interactions. Having seen the bad side of using technology made me realize the good things I could do to minimize its cruel effects. Technology, especially that on the aspect of using social media, has helped me connect with people better but more importantly, it helped me see how badly our world needs positivity in today’s age. 

     In today's world, things are rather different. Because of technological advancements, communication has drastically improved. In today's world, we are capable of contacting people from all around the globe, and a repertoire of all human knowledge is openly accessible. 

     People in this time often resort to the convenience these technological advancements provide. Our generation - generation Z - had lived our early lives without advanced technology. Back then, there were no smartphones, tablets, or laptops, but a bulky desktop, Nokia bar and flip phones, and internet that doesn't allow simultaneous usage of landlines. Our growth was parallel with the development of modern technology.

     Personally, I try to minimize my use of these developments for communication. I seldom text, and I often ask people first before resorting to using search engines. I try to harvest the advantages of both. I see technology as something that helped me become less skittish. It has developed my confidence when I was growing up, allowing me to share my artworks, shots, and insights that I couldn't have shared to a bigger circle of people otherwise. I had also taken part in several discussions with strangers in social media, hence, effectively making me more social in some aspects. Although, it had also made me more comfortable in engaging in social interactions virtually rather than in person but not in a serious magnitude.

     I see the development and use of gadgets and other technological devices as highly beneficial with moderation - I do not agree to toddlers getting handed tablets for play, for example. Technology, like everything else in life should have its limits. 

Faculty of Pharmacy

Department of Biochemistry

4CBC

 

I grew up with technology within reach. Having brothers who were already adept with technology at such a young age, it wasn’t hard to follow them. It wasn’t hard to familiarize myself with technology of today because of my upbringing. 

 

I’ve learned so much from using technology, specifically phones and laptops. Technology has helped me learn what the current trend is inside and even outside of the country. It helped me learn about music that was still not known in our city in the province. It helped me communicate with other people, make use of notes that other people have put online and subsequently applied it to classes, have found people to look up to and people famous enough that I somehow grew up with. I have gained knowledge about courses or short courses – just anything that gives extensive and just-enough information about certain topics and whatnot. 

 

However, it was not all fun and games when I was exploring technology. Although, I have found a place where there were a lot of facts and news outside of the classroom, I have rather grew tired because of the toxicity that technology at some point gave me. I took a break at some point in my high school life from using technology because I wasn’t reacting well to it, which goes to show that even though it makes things convenient for me, it still has its downsides, although I have since made use of technology especially now that I am in college. At one point, I was able to share my thoughts on an advocate because of a book club I have found online. It was so good and fulfilling to be a part of something that discusses and celebrates such people. Technology has made it possible to make me a part of that. It also allowed me to access and learn about different cultures and histories in the world which helped me learn about people, be compassionate and emphatic of these people. And this is a part of what made me the person I am now; these things have a played a part in molding my personality and being a social being.

Today I find myself asleep while clutching my phone and waking up the next day unlocking it as soon as I open my eyes. Today I spend more time indoors and watch movies or random videos to fill my boredom. Today we could talk with my father and even see him face to face as long as we want as if he was with us. Today I don't even see magazines or newspapers in our house! Every project that needs to be done? Printed! 

Personally, technology has served me well. It has been integrated in my daily life that living without it could be difficult. I remember my mother restricting our computer use when I was in elementary especially when the exams are approaching so that we would focus on studying but now, my studying meant using the computer (or in my case, a laptop)! The technology that is known as the internet, gives us access to unlimited information. Whenever I have a hard time understanding the lessons covered in a certain subject, I simply look it up online to look for references that could help me. Most often, professors also use it to disseminate announcements or provide copies of their presentations or references. The internet also provides an avenue for people to share their thoughts, knowledge, and skills to a wide audience. Photography is a hobby of mine, and social media platforms allow me to share some of the photos I took. Recently, I’ve developed an interest for cooking so watching recipe and cooking videos online have been very helpful. Technology in the form of a blender, oven, food processor, and induction stove has also made cooking a lot easier and interesting.

The emerging technology also means new responsibilities.  Humans are intelligent beings thus, we have the capability to think of new ways to use certain techs other than the purpose they’re designed to do. Techs are often associated with negative aspects such as its capacity to harm and destroy but technology itself is innocent. It is the individual’s intent that makes us label technology as ‘dangerous’. Also included in the new responsibility from technology is the waste and pollution. There are always new technologies introduced which, at times, make it quite overwhelming for us. We tend to impulsively buy these new techs without considering its practicality or use in our life that when we get tired of it, we just don’t use it anymore. There is also a tendency to buy ‘upgraded’ technology even though what we have is still in perfect condition.  Also, some of the techs can be detrimental to the environment so we should learn to control and, as much as possible, avoid the use of such technologies. 

Technology definitely shaped the world that undeniably changed the way we are living, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s all good and no bad or no good and all bad. Taking advantage of these techs require balance, control, and a purpose. We should always be conscious of our choices and be mindful of the consequences of our actions.

When I was in High School, I slowly started making friends, I became more outgoing and I also became more active in sports. That was also the time that I received my first cellphone which was not even a smartphone. I became active on social media since that was our means of communicating for projects and homework. Being active in school activities became harder because of the pressure in our school. Academics was always the priority. During the latter years of High School, I was given a smartphone. This was the only piece of technology that I really used. I had a game boy and PSP before, but I seldom use them. 

College started and technology was already advanced. Fortunately, I was able to keep up and learn the basics from several equipment. Honestly, I was also one of the many people who were always using their phone anytime and anywhere. I already had my own laptop, but I only used it for school work. Sadly, I had no TV during college since I was living in a dormitory here in Manila. That is why I would always get excited when I was going home during the weekend because I was able to watch again. As time passed, I used my laptop to watch several shows and movies since I learned how to download some of them and asked copies from my classmates. This made me really happy because somehow, I was still able to watch from time to time. 

Growing up as a kid, technology wasn’t really amusing and important to me. As long as there was television, I was fine. It was when I grew up that technology became useful to me and became a part of my life. Up until now, the only technology that I carry with me is my phone. My laptop was only used for school and watching. At home I only used the television. I think that this was okay because growing up, I got to experience the best of both worlds. I wasn’t a stay at home kid, I became outgoing, and I wasn’t stuck in my room playing video games all day. I am very thankful that I grew up this way. Seeing kids today made me realize that I grew up just fine. Children these days would get so hooked on technology and forget what being a kid really feels like. Technology can become both good and bad in my opinion. It is up to us on how we control ourselves and how often we use them. I think that we should keep it balanced because nothing beats interacting with people who are in front of you than on a wide screen.

To end my entry, I leave you with this picture of Hawkeye/Robin hood when he was still a kid. A kid who appreciated life inside and outside of the house. Sadly, this cute kid grew up, but I heard that he still watches a lot of shows and cartoons on television. 

Of all the technologies that I’ve said, there are lessons in life that I have learned like being sociable to others, the essence of teamwork in the gameplan techniques, learned to accept defeat by my friends and when I failed the mission. I also learned to stand up again and make vengeance to improve and successfully complete the mission. I learned to carefully say and post in social media so that others would not hurt. Lastly, I learned to control using our technology that we have and avoid doing these excessively which would lead to harm in our health and our personality.

It is evident how technology played an important part to my life most especially for communication and educational purposes. However, the downside is that I have less interaction with the people around me. I treat my phone as an essential part of whatever I do, and I always feel like I must have it with me. I realize how much I spend my time on social media giving more attention to how people react to what I share online, and I tend to forget that it is much better to communicate with my family and friends in person. This way I get to bond with them and have priceless moments – just like how I remember the days when I was a kid.

This was how technology affected and shaped me as a social being. And if you ask me if I consider it as a friend or foe, I say both. It provides easier way to live life, which is good. However, let us not be slaves to the entertainment it gives us. It lies within us to control our use of technology and how it would affect us, the people around us, and our lives.

I realize that over the years technology has influenced the way I do things positively in terms of delivering fast and accurate results which is a big improvement compared to doing it manually.  With technology, I learned to do things at a different level and it allowed me to perform multiple tasks just by tinkering into my desktop and keyboard, hence I believe that with technology, my output has become a lot better while using my time and effort efficiently. 

  

Technology is now interwoven in my life. It is now indispensable for me to use  computers and the Internet to complete schoolwork, projects, and to conduct research. It helps to accelerate the learning process for students like myself because it creates a more efficient learning environment. For example I can do research much faster than I could if I were to go into the library and search for references. Without the Internet I wouldn’t be able to view my thesis mates posts until our next group meeting. Moreover, technology is also an important part of my life for reasons other than just academics bcause I also listen to music through spotify and Youtube. Technology is also important to me for enjoyment purposes such as playing computer games. Technology is also important to me for communication purposes. With smart  phones and built in video cameras on computers my family and friends are just a click away. When it comes to the way we communicate, modern technology has had an impressive influence. Modern technology has made it possible for the discovery of many multi-functional devices like the smartwatch and the smartphone. With all of these revolutions, technology has also made our lives easier, faster, better… and more fun. For all these reasons technology is invaluable to me and without it my life would definitely be very different. 

Technology is something that I really think is important to our society and I have been lucky enough to have had good resources to allow me to have the opportunity to learn how to be literate in technology. 

  

As illustrated in the figure, Technology evolves, as as it evolves there more we find more convenient ways to get many things done in a day without too much hassle and this is one of the great benefits of having new technology. 

Technology became an important part of my life growing up when we migrated to Singapore back in the year 2010. The long distance between me and my grandmother to whom I am very close with was not easy. But the use of technology has made it somehow easier. Calls could be made thousands of miles away, even though at first it would only last for a few minutes since the cost for such call wasn’t cheap. Later on the use of Facebook has made things easier since chats could easily be done with a few clicks. The technology in video calls were also a life saver for not only you could hear your loved ones but also see them. This made the distance smaller, emotionally. 
 
 Being in another country was not easy. However, the use of technology made me at ease. Directions, locations, and even translations are much easier thanks to the advancement in technology. Directions need not be asked to another person, Google could do that.  Looking for new food to try? Bunch of reviews online could give different perspective and choices on food places.

Nowadays, technology has helped me in learning more about other things that may interest me. Especially in the field of biochemistry, technology plays a big part in researching new information that could be beneficial when understanding a new topic. Research papers could be easily accessed through the use of technology. One could even connect to scientists across the globe vie email.

Technology may be said to take away time from reality, yet for me, this brings me closer to reality since not only do I know of the things that are close to me but even other events occurring around the world. The power of technology must be exploited in a way that people could benefit from it. Of course, control and management within one’s self must still be done because anything that is too much is generally harmful.

Therefore, I can say that technology has made my life way easier than I think how it would be without technology. Technology is something that I will always be grateful for as it has shaped me to a better person.

4C-Biochemistry

Faculty of Pharmacy 

 
Because of technological advances, our world has evolved so much which in a sense that the present generation is so much different as compared to the past generations. For me, technology serves its purpose when it is used in a proper way since its primary goal is to solve problems to alleviate our conditions. It has benefited a lot of people including me for instance.  

Way back when I am in grade school, technology for me is just something that is used for communication, transportation, and entertainment. We used to have television for my entertainment since I do not have a cellphone or laptop until I moved here in Manila for my secondary education. Because of that, I can say that I have more time with my parents since, after their work, we used to gather in our living room after we had our dinner then watch our favorite TV series and talk on how our day was. But now, I can say that it is not what it used to be since all of us have our own gadgets like cellphone, tablet, and laptop. We tend to focus more on our gadgets and do surfing on Facebook, watching videos on Youtube, or chatting with other people through Messenger. From there, I can say that technology helped me connect with the people away from me but unfortunately, disconnect me to the people who surround me. And I feel guilty about that. Moreover, I can say that as compared to those kids nowadays, I was able to enjoy my childhood. Because back then we used to play different Filipino games like patintero, taguan, tumbang preso, piko and many more. That time, it was not just a play but more importantly, I was able to find friends and socialize with them. It helped me to meet different kids and develop my qualities like patience and sportsmanship. Sadly, kids nowadays spend more time using their gadgets than go out and play. Using their tablet, kids can dress Barbie in different fashionable clothes and if those clothes are lock, they can pay for it and download afterward. But before, what I only have is a paper doll. Thus, as a kid without so much technology around me, it helped me enjoy my life to the fullest, develop my qualities and know more myself as a person.

As I move here in Manila, that is the time that I realized how amazing technology is. When given homework, with just my laptop and the Internet, I can be able to find the answer. Also, I can see my friends and classmates enjoying their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and many more. But for me, I am contented with only Facebook (up until to this day) and a lot of people keep on asking me why only Facebook? How can we know what’s up with you? And one of the answers I gave to a friend of mine is, “Ask me as simple as that.” In my own perspective, we do not need any social media to know what is happening to a person. For me, having only Facebook and no Instagram and Twitter, motivates me to go out with my friends to catch up with them if given the luxury of time. This is because what my friends are posting may sometimes the opposite of what’s the reality.
 

Overall, I realized how can technology make our lives a lot easier by making everything so convenient. I admit that I have become so much dependent on technology since of course who wants to take the curved roads when in fact you can have the straight one. Technology has immensely affected the lives of the people, but for me, I have the control as to what extent I want these technological advances affect me in any way possible.  

However, as time passes by, everything started to change specially during our high school stage. All of us were enrolled to different schools which lessened our playing time. Technology started to play a role in our everyday routine. Some of us obtained a phones and computers and since we’re new in using gadgets, we were amazed of what they can do. Some of us preferred to just watch movies or videos online and play computer games instead of going out on the streets. The passion of playing outdoor was little by little faded.  Through social media, we just often communicate online instead of meeting face to face. The friendship we built was still there and I know it will never be broken but the bonding we used to have somehow decreased because of advancement in technology. 

Indeed, technologies contributes a lot in our daily life. It helps us communicate with the people far from us. However, the problem is that the people who are just beside or near us are being forgotten. The bonding that we must have with the people near us is fading. For me, the friends that I have during my childhood stages are the best friends among all the friends I have because we have strong foundation. The friendship was made without the presence of technologies. It just proves that if we just give enough time to the people around us rather than to technologies, the relationship would be strong. However, it’s just that technologies come in the way as time goes by. We are still friends but the bonding we used to have is no longer present. For me, my childhood stage is definitely one of the best years in people’s lives.  

Today, I am already a biochemist student and technology became now my partner. During my internship, there were various latest equipment (spray dryer, AAS, GC-MS, dissolution apparatuses and the like) which I tried that made my laboratory tasks easier. Manual works which are very laborious, are being simplified by technology. With just few clicks on the computer, your samples will be automatically analyzed. Moreover, when I was introduced to mobile phones and internet, both of them served as gates to bigger things. Searching on Google and learning on the internet was new to me that time. It is like a one stop shop where you can search for anything and you can do anything. More importantly, it became my number one way of communicating with other people. It lets me connect to certain people like my family and friends even we were far apart.

The rise of internet really changed my way of living. Social media gave a huge impact and build who I am now. Through this, I can somehow express myself. Everything has changed now. The old Pia, who is very shy, rarely go outside and do not really know how to start nor maintain a conversation, is now a grown-up person. I can show people who I really am. When I use Facebook or Twitter in my gadgets, I can freely share posts that sparked my interest – cats, memes, anime for example. Or Instagram if I want my friend now how my day was. People can see part of my personality based on what I share online. In addition, it gave me a chance to talk with my friends through chat and gets us updated with things happening in our lives. However, I would still say that it doesn’t represent me in full. My accounts are public but what I post online is limited and curated. It is not because I don’t intend to show my true self. I do maintain multiple number of accounts that show different parts of myself and converse with different sets of people about different things. I guess, this is how it is now. This is my life. 

 

            At one point, I got addicted to the television where I started to wait for shows that I’d like most. This affected me by staying at home more often in the afternoon than playing outside with my friends. As I learned to be entertained by the television, I valued the television more than anything else. 

 

            I got older and I depended more on technology. Social media became popular and I was more occupied in the realm of technology. I forgot the value of going outside to meet your friends; instead, I talk to those people through the use of a virtual screen than in reality. 

 

            Technology, today, is part of our system. We depend on it for communication and to obtain intelligence. Technology provides me with a lot of information and connections yet, I become too dependent for it.

Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age
The child is grown, and puts away childish things.
Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies.
-Edna St. Vincent Millay 

What is childish to children now is what we have now as adults...

Technology is about 90% of who I am. A rough estimate.

My dad got into the hobby of selling floppy discs, UV screen protectors, electric transformers, family computers, and was even once a foreman for pc hardware during the technology boom, I assume about 2006. As a girl who previously dropped her interests in playing Barbie dolls, I acclimatised to the wholly array of foreign technology that was made available to me. As every other kid with an inquisitive nature, I questioned how these devices operate and longed to operate them myself before my dad gathered the strength to trust me with anything expensive as these.

          How could you not embrace something that has everything? This machine had a calendar, a calculator, a keyboard which is an easy alternative to writing, writing programs that will never make you run out of paper, a search engine that finds words in less than a second, and more features that I can’t even count. Moreover, the constant advancement of technology within a span of a few years is a testament to humanity’s genius, their continuous adaptation to change.

          In fact, humanity progressed with technology. It is a double-edged human advancement that shaped the history of our entire world. Technology started from rocks to various mechanisms that resulted in war, peace, and even the betterment of living. Technology is one of the factors that determine the superiority of one country or one society from another. 

I embrace technology to a fault. To be precise, I got into science from enjoying various games and online articles about nature, space, and warfare and would not have known Biochemistry if not for it. I learned several languages through the introduction of the cultures of other countries via the internet. I’m aware of the happenings around the world because of the internet. My views and philosophies centre around the utilisation of technology to improve the quality of life. 

But hey, if you haven’t guessed it yet, internet isn’t the only technology around.

Technology isn’t just about phones or computers or even our telly. It’s about every advancement we have right now. It’s the what that improved the way we live or even moved civilisation forward. It’s a weapon. Depending on the entity who uses it, it can be used for good or for bad. I’m probably just rambling about, but surely technology being a key factor in who I am made me testify all these stuffs.

''Technology is one of the driving forces behind civilisation.''
- Excerpt from the game, ''Sid Meier's Civilization VI''

 

Some says technology is a distraction, which is half meant, wherein drowning on social medias can make you away from the supposed-to-be-done things or deadlines. But sometimes this makes you happy because of the memes that we see, the videos that goes viral and all the hilarious stuffs. In line with this, technology shaped my life as a biochemist, basically research. research. research. this is our life. Because of technology, I was able to learn and grasp knowledge and information about the things that circulate around the world. I was able to understand the lesson that the teachers were not able to explain it thoroughly. through the help of technology, I was able to answer the unanswered questions and was able to pass my subjects. and because of technology, I don’t feel bored and makes me more eager to live longer and appreciate the beautiful things that God had created. Most importantly, because of technology, I am able to communicate with my family which makes me feel relieved if I’m always informed about their situations. 

 

Nowadays, as long as you live, technology really matters.

 

3NUR1

 

 

Growing up, just the thought of these 2 words bring blind fear, for someone like me. Growing and up, are two simple words combined together to form a very complex, crazy and wild experience. Oh how i wish growing up was as simple as sleeping and waking up the next morning, and tadahhhh!! you are this very normal person, but that just isn't how life is, that just isn't how growing up is, and in order to grow up you have to go through some rough patches, some difficult times, some crazily wild situations, because can you truly call yourself a grown up, without that much experience? 

 

Growing up wasn’t easy for me, as well as I’m sure it wasn't easy for you too, as a child I was very weak, sickly, I had to go in and out of the hospital, like it is my second home, I missed out on a lot of things, what I didn’t miss out on, was regular trips to the hospital, regular tests, labs and diagnostics, frequent meetings with doctors, as they try to find out what was wrong with me, I surely didn’t miss out on headaches, stomach aches and vomiting. As I said sickly. although I am very thankful that I got over that phase within one to two years, needless to say they brought upon unfavorable consequence, for example how my parents were so afraid to loose me, they’d keep me in the house all day, left alone with all the toys but no one to play with, as my sister was allowed to go outside and I wasn’t. she went on adventures on her own for the two of us, every night, she’d tell me what happened and I would sleep dreaming of her experience as if it was mine. I guess my parents got so scared that they almost lost me, to the point that they were willing to sacrifice a few of my experience just to keep me safe, and I understood that, because sickness doesn't just affect the ill person, it also affect the people who loves her too. Being a child who is always in the safety of her own home, I experienced the world through technologies, such as television, computers, video games, they were my only companion in that lonely castle, they showed me and made me experience what I couldn’t in real life, so technology is a big part of my life, it has become a substitute for many things in my life, such as friends and experiences. Technology I would say for my part has done more good than bad, it plays a big part of my childhood and even now as adults technology is still a companion, in the form cellphones, laptops and many more. Technology has even taken forms in social medias, and it basically run our lives. Today, almost everyone is holding on to their cellphones as if it is holding their whole life, and it does, somehow. People spend so much time on their phones, its as if their living their whole lives in it, we are so busy trying to live wild and crazy experiences through our phones, that we forget that there is something much more bigger than what we are holding, there far more experience in the real world. I have learned to value real life experiences because as a child I was deprived of it, and I know how much fun these technologies are, they bring you life in small screens, they bring you experience through scrolling, I know it is far more convenient, but trust me real life experiences are far more worth it. Those post wont give you enough satisfaction until you’ve finally lived it. Stop trying to half live things, because growing up is far more crazy and fun outside of these technologies. Technologies have their benefits but only to certain extent, don’t confuse what you see in those small screen and reality, those are too different things and experiences. Go live your life, stop waiting for it to happen, cliché but true, don’t sit around and wait for experiences in that small screen, live and find it!

Abuzo, Febby Anne T.

4C-BC

Faculty of Pharmacy

 

The way I lived my younger years was actually a mixture of traditional and modern touches. This is because I grew up having three siblings who spent their childhood during the 90’s/millennial and this influenced me on how I spent much of my youth. 

Reminiscing my childhood now, I can say that I was an outgoing kid who always wanted to play outside with our neighborhood friends. I remember that I always find an excuse to be able to go to the house of my childhood friends by asking them to ask permission from my mom or my grandmother. However, as years go by, modernization is inevitable hence the elevation of technology in my life. I was in kindergarten when I had a grasp of my first owned cellular phone, and it is solely for communication purposes. I grew up having my own yaya and that is one reason why I needed a phone, to contact her. This is the time when I am introduced to the world of technology. 

Due to the advancements of technology, a lot of things such as portable gaming gadgets and personal computers entered the scene. My brothers owned PlayStations and my sister had Nintendo Game Boy, them being the good older siblings to me, they willingly taught me how to use them and actually allowed to play with them. Touchscreen smart phones became a trend like an epidemic disease where teenagers, even 10-year-old kids wanted to have. Being part of this generation, I also wanted to go with the bandwagon. As time goes by, I observed that my world revolved around my phone and laptop. I used them both for my personal pleasure and for my studies. Schools now tend to use technology in different ways, hence students like me need to be oriented about technology. Because of media, I became more aware of the things around me especially to the important events and current issues that will affect the general public. Updates, forecasts, news, projects and public announcements became easier and convenient. With technology, I also learned how to speak up my mind and be articulate with my opinion and my stand in the society. Having stated the benefits, surely these upgrades have their cons. Addiction to these gadgets and technology itself locks us to a virtual world. Our actions will be limited and making our lives dull because of loss of physical activity which will surely have a bad effect on our health. We tend to depend on virtual talking, and because technology is worldwide, it is really dangerous because of social medias that treat us like an open book where privacy is least considered. Moderation and guidance are two keywords that will make technology beneficial to our lives. 

Usage of technology is never harmful unless we do it excessively. We should never rely our everyday living on gadgets like our lives depend on it. We should never forget that physical activity is important to stay fit and healthy and engaging with other people is a must. Right now, I enjoy the leisure and comfort of technology, but being honest I already experienced the toxicity brought by it. I am now training myself to use my gadgets in moderation because I know this is not the only thing in the world, that making friends and meeting people personally will never be replaced by video chats and online photographs. 

When I was in grade 6, I remember my teacher using so much visual aid printed in bond paper. It gave me a hard time because I can’t clearly see some of it but now most of the school has projector because it’s easy and not wasteful. Before I had my first cell phone, there was an incident that I go to school even there is a typhoon because there is no announcement of cancellation of classes in the television and in the radio. When I got to school, the classes have already been suspended and apparently our class president disseminates the announcement through message on the phone. This really gave me a hard time.

Technologies surely change me as a social being for the good. Without the use of technology, our life will never be easy. Without technology, this entry may be passed but my professor will sure have a hard time reading it as I have a terrible penmanship. Technology helps us to overcome barriers especially in learning and communication. I can talk and send a message to anyone anytime; I can even do banking on mobile and other things. In the laboratory, instead for manually computing for the right numbers, the computer will calculate is for us.

Technology improves the scientific field especially in medicine. There is 3D printing technology, our genome can be sequence to identify genetic diseases and it even got the humanity to explore the vast universe. Having technology to our side is simply amazing.

 (Photo: Katie Bouman (left) with drives of black hole data and Margaret Hamilton (right) with her codes she wrote that helped put a man on the moon.)

Department of Biochemistry
 Faculty of Pharmacy 

 

I was born in the year 1998, growing up with little to no gadgets at all. I played out on the streets: Chinese garter and badminton to name a few. As I go onto my teenage years, technology has greatly affected me.  There were lots of gadgets for games that my grandparents bought me. These gadgets kept me busy playing inside the house for years with my siblings. And as the internet emerges and the trendy social media websites were invented, I have become less socially active. I always stayed at home busy changing my background in Friendster or playing games in Facebook and other online gaming sites which I think made me an introvert that I am today. I had trouble talking to anyone, even small talks. Although given this circumstance, technology has helped me a lot that outweighs what it [partly] made me become. I know now how to intelligently use the internet and other tools. 

 

               Technology has a great impact in my life. It influenced my life in a good and bad way. I spent hours and hours scrolling through Facebook, liking pictures on Instagram, reading tweets on Twitter and watching stories on Snapchat just to be updated from people’s lives. It became toxic. I compared myself and my life to them. My insecurities started to grow until to the point I don’t know myself anymore. I realized that I used technology in a wrong way. I used Facebook now just to share memes, funny videos and news that is important now in our society, I opened my Instagram to appreciate the power of photography and reading tweets now just too be aware of what is happening to our society and to be open with other people’s opinion and rants. 

 

            Technology makes our life so easy. It turns our imagination to reality. Making impossible to possible. It helps you get out of your comfort zone. However, technology makes human forget to enjoy life. People tend to crave the things that will make them happy just for a short period of time and not for the long run. 

 

            At the end of the day, technology has a big part of our life.  It is everywhere. But we should not let technology eat us alive and be a follower of it. We can still live in a world that can use simple things to survive like building a fire using some woods. Technology is just a tool to make us live easily and comfortable but not a tool to escape life. 

 

Faculty of Pharmacy - Dept of Biochemistry 

4C - Biochemistry

Technology is said to be the collection of techniques, skills, methods and processes used in the production of goods, services or accomplishments of objectives. In a simple definition, we can say technology exist for us people. It can make our works easier, give us satisfactions or pleasures, and technology exist in our everyday living. Technology evolves as the generation emerges to the future. New discoveries and inventions exist as we go to the future. For example is the current communication platform that we use, cellphone. It doesn't exist in the past where letters are only use for communication, but now, we can communicate in just one click even we are in the different parts of the world. Talking about technology is broad, but for me to be specific, I love games. 

Games have been a part of my life since childhood. Actually, I play games like "taya-tayaan", cards like "Yugi-oh" and also board games with my neighbors and also in school with my schoolmates. I also played "barilan" with them because I love guns heheheh. And it is so fun to play with others that let me brings closer to them. I created friends because of playing with them. It also gives me skills especially on how to be strategic and witty, and games also rules that needed to be obey which I can also apply in the community.

During my puberty stage, gaming technology also has been developed. Computer as a platform for gaming has been discovered, also online gaming. Due to my interest in games, I played different games like "DOTA", "LOL", "CS-GO" and "PUBG". I became fond in playing these games. I also gathered different friends even we just met because of these games. I became socially active due to games where I learn several things in the gaming world that I can also apply in this world.

Me, as a gamer, gaming become a part of my life. It is not just about playing games where people say that we cannot learn anything from it. I can say that they are totally wrong because one aspect that I learn from gaming is the term "DISKARTE" where it boost my ability to think and what to do in a current situation. Now, many millenials play games for a living and actually, they are succeeding because we are already near the future. Also the technology has also been developed where cellphone can also be used as a platform for gaming. But, I'm not saying that we need to make games our only world. Technology, even it is not game, can be a pros or cons on the way we use it. Just use these technology for the right and the betterment of this world. The world is a wonderful place with different resources and it is becoming more and more wonderful because of new technologies being discovered and invented. 

This is a picture of me during childhood playing toys and me playing DOTA with a friend, Rudnie.

 

I grew up as someone who was only allowed to play within the premises of our garage. Sleepovers and visits to my friends’ house seldom happened. Though I was not as liberated as the other children in our neighborhood, I was able to enjoy riding a bike, playing pretend, and running around with my pals. At the time, technology was most influential for me in the form of television. I would usually wake up in the morning excited to watch Make Way for Noddy, Blue’s Clues, Rolie Polie Olie, Looney Tunes, or Bear in the Big Blue House. My passion for music was also encouraged as I practiced singing over cassette tapes and instruments. Back then, technology paved a way for me to develop my hobbies and interests. 

 

When I was in elementary, I normally spent hours playing games using either the computer or my Gameboy. As I became older, I invested more time in watching foreign films and television series. The onset of social networking was evident during my teenage years. I joined Friendster and eventually switched to Facebook. It was exciting as I got to interact with actual people as opposed to programmed characters. YouTube easily became one of my most visited sites as well. I would rummage for music videos, choreographies, celebrity interviews, variety shows, and tutorials. As a generally reserved person, I appreciated technology in a sense that it allowed me to freely express myself, sometimes with anonymity. 

 

I would say that technology has served me well. I am able to do school-related tasks digitally and not have to worry about convenience. I can communicate with my relatives and share my experiences. I can  engage in my interests and come to develop a liking in new ones. Certainly, there are numerous benefits to technology, along with disadvantages – the gravity of which depends on the user. Technology was made to improve the lives of people. I personally think the purpose remains. Its ugly side only emerges when we decide to abuse it and allow it to affect us in ways beyond its primary cause.

Bonifacio, Remuel Brian L. 

4C - BC 

Department of Biochemistry 

Faculty of Pharmacy 

University of Santo Tomas 

A prevailing idea amongst everybody is a world where all those futuristic machineries, innovative 

sciences, and extensive information seen in movies are grasped upon our own hands. This future 

technology is, without a doubt, one of the greatest image we could’ve ever unfolded and would 

make life as easy as pie. Imagine technology doing chores for you, grooming you, and creating 

anything you wanted; this mere concept changes not only how we sought to live but also how we 

perceive this world. 

I came where technology is not that contemporary, living as how people got to live with less or 

even no technology. I still remember the experiences me and my brothers have when playing these 

silly Filipino games (‘taya-tayaan,’ ‘ice, ice, water,’ ‘langit-lupa,‘ basketball, badminton, and 

many others) outside the house. Or those moments when we willingly played impersonation of 

other people. Or on occasions where we would actually waste paper by crumpling it and selling it 

as ‘meat’ or something one can eat. Those were the times Filipinos haven’t had the luxury of 

technology yet; and for me, those were the times I encountered all my scars from playing. 

Technology’s role in the society is not about it being bad or good because it’s neither. This is 

because of our perception of technology. Yes it made our lives easier; but in another perception, 

one can say that it made us more lazy. Similarly, our mobile phones are strikingly the best 

invention for this generation; however, it affected their communication with their loved ones. Is 

this the fault of technology? Or the ones using these technology? As a ‘millennial’ myself, I would 

consider how technology had affected me in numerous ways, both good and bad, and how I cope 

to live with its evolution. In a decade of its innovation, technology has lessened my interaction 

with the society, and even family. It even made me dependent on it such that I can’t live without 

it. However, these past few years I was able to compensate for all of this. I became wary of my 

social interaction and a person as a whole. I would even consciously know when to stop using my 

phone and control the times in using it. Technology has changed my life, and everybody’s lives, 

with ease. With that, it is indeed an innovation of excellence in this generation, but its rapid 

progression would have negative effects on people’s interaction to one another, and the society as 

a whole. 

Sei A. Moriyama
 3 NUR 1 
 College of Nursing 

Technology has helped me to travel, to communicate, and to live in comfort.  It is like the new way of thinking or doing the normal things differently, better and much faster with less hassle and at a much affordable rate. Technology makes my life more convenient and easy, not only in my personal needs but also helped me in maintaining my health, and I’ve seen how technology saves lives. But unfortunately, Technology needs energy, which leads to pollution and global climate change. Computers and the internet allow for things like much easier identity theft. Technology like video games and TV help make us less healthy.  They allow us to lose touch with other people as we stay at home and entertain ourselves electronically. 

Experiencing the difficult times when technology was still starting to upgrade, you really need to make an effort in accomplishing your work. Especially when I was still in my elementary and high school days, we rarely use computers in doing our homework, we still need to search for it in the library, and borrow books. Nowadays, including me, prefer to use e-books, because it’s lighter, faster, and convenient whenever I want to read it I can just use it anytime I want. Another example was when there was still no LCD, we used to have a big old version of “LCD”, they use a transparent plastic paper in writing there visual aid and it flashes on the board, I can’t really recall what it was called, but it was really hard to see and understand their lesson whenever they use it. But I hope that with all the advantages that technologies have provided us, it won’t backfire and make our lives in danger.

John Kevin P. Corpuz 

BS Nursing 

3Nur-1 

As I grow into a man I am now, technology has been alongside of me and it has not failed its purpose to me as a growing young adult. Throughout my life I have been oriented with the technology around me and I utilize it to help me finish all of my tasks and priorities a lot easier. Technology for me, is everywhere. It helped me, my friends and family to communicate, travel, and live life easier. It has brought convenience. Technology has made me evolve as a human being and it brings me knowledge, it helps me make discoveries, and learn truths about my surroundings and about the world. It has kept me updated about what is happening around the world that I am not experiencing. Technology is inevitable at it will continuously grow and evolve. It grows alongside human beings. Technology is the very definition of human evolvement and to live with it as it grow is a blessing for each and every one of us. 

Department of Biochemistry

4C-Biochemistry

Living in Samar province in Visayas was quite simple and peaceful. During my childhood days, technology like gadgets and smartphones was not yet trendy in our town. The only way for us children to spend our free time was to watch tv cartoons or play outdoor and indoor games like tumbang preso, “ibo”, patentiro, luksong baka, jackstone and other sports games. I spend all day playing under the sun with my older brother and neighbor friends. And when I’m already tired, that’s the time to watch my favorite cartoon series in television. That was my life cycle when I was a young. 

However, this was change when the day my father bought us Gameboy, a gadget where it was famous when I was in grade school. My daily routine was changed and I spend my time playing this gadget throughout the day inside our house. I seldom play outdoor games with my friends. That was the time that I became a bit lazy and less active because all I want to do is to play the Gameboy.

When I entered High school, my parents gave me a smartphone for me to use in school to communicate with my classmates whenever we have our projects or other things that makes me updated on the events all the time. By using this smartphone, my friend list was expanded by meeting new friends in social media like in Facebook and twitter. This new technology was so convenient to use and that it makes communication easier than before. 

As I used this technology, I am more aware on what’s happening on social media. It helps me to socialize more. I spend time all day browsing, surfing, livestreaming, scrolling on social media apps. Time by time I starting to forget to spend my time to myself and to my family, which is a bad effect if we use it abusively.

As time flies, technology improves, as technology improves, our way of living makes more convenient and comfortable than before. We have to use it properly and not abusively.

I basically grew up on the streets, running as much as I'd like, sometimes even on my bare feet, riding a bike with my friends for a few hours, and playing various traditional games, tumbang preso and patintero to name a few. My days back then would end by this scenario where my mom literally have to hold my hand and drag me only to force me to go home. It was only until I reached grade 5 that I learned there was an artificial world characterized by rapid changes, where kids are born "digital natives". I was literally technology-illiterate before that and when I experienced it, it was at that time when I understood how technology and communication went hand in hand. Technology, basically, became an outlet for communication and a medium to express ourselves. I just woke up one day reaching for my phone and scrolling through my social media accounts. In no time, I've found myself using technologies to engage in community and home events, participate in classroom activities, and  interact with others. Avoiding screen time is possible, but only for certain events.

Technology has changed the very experience of childhood, that's for sure. And just like everything else, its effects are complicated, with both pros and cons. I cannot say that it left a negative impact on my development or on how I grew up. The world of social media gave me a relatively independent space, where I could freely be myself and have my "alone time". It has definitely helped me in various ways. Furthermore, I was taught how frequent it is to be used and for what means only. If I'd be saying that it has become a necessity, some people would argue that they can live without it, however, that's not entirely the case these days. We need our laptops, even our smartphones, to get things done. It also has proven its importance in science and research. Thus, for me, with the correct environment and adequate guidance, technology has been beneficial. Moreover, I was glad that I got to know the very experience of childhood, which probably might not be the case for kids these days who got introduced to technology after the age of 3. 

 

Despite this however, technology is also something which could be considered “evil”. I have seen relationships come and go because of how technology worked in their lives. I have seen technology being used to hack, cause harm and inflict pain to people. I have seen how social media influenced the beliefs of society on what’s “acceptable” and “unacceptable”. I have seen and heard suicide survivor’s sentiments on how they tried to end their life because of hate comments and bullying made possible by technology. So in a sense, most people would view technology as “evil”. 

 

Having seen both sides, I have come to a conclusion similar to that of the quote; technology is neither good nor bad. It is about how we make use of it that matters. Personally, I view technology as convenient and beneficial. It has touched me as I was able to see my late grandfather even if he was on the other side of the world before he passed away. I got to see with my own eyes how he would react when we would show our faces on screen, and despite the regret that I was not able to feel him or even hug him before he passed away; I was thankful that at least I was able to see his smile before he died. I was thankful as I knew he heard me when I told him I love him. 

In retrospect, technology is all about how we use it and thus, the responsibility is on our shoulders. We could use technology to spread either hate or love to people, socialize or isolate ourselves with the world and save or kill dreams and passions. Whether we use it for the good or for the bad depends on our conscience and actions making technology a powerful tool to either connect, build and save lives or kill, destroy and ultimately end it.  

It is rare to not find technology in the society nowadays, people are carrying their cellphones all the time and the most common type of leisure or entertainment is listening to music and watching soap operas, drama series and movies, and through what means? Technology. Why not right? Very convenient and very fun! Indeed very fun that we forgot the true value of socializing and interacting with other people. Technology has its boons and banes, yes. I know for the fact that it helped me in my path as a student, so let me recall my interactions with technology in the past, did it really changed me as I was growing up? 

My family is a very traditional and frugal one, although we have television sets and radios, we rarely use them. We never had a cabled TV, so as a child, my source of entertainment are my dolls and kitchen sets. Although I get very excited when I go to other’s house and watch cartoons there, I think I rarely asked for a cabled TV, I preferred playing with my toys and other kids. When I first went to school, in my elementary days, things have been evolving too fast and the use of cellphones is a common thing that time. I always borrowed my mother’s phone to play ‘Snake’ and ‘Bounce’, I even asked for one, although, my family being frugal, thought giving a kid a cellphone made no sense. Computers have been a thing too that time, having one means you have the access to internet or the web. That time I don’t know how to use it, we have a computer set at home, however my mother didn’t really think of exposing me in this type of technology. My first encounter with the computer is through school, we were taught how to use Paint, Microsoft Office and more educational applications, it was fun, I thought! So I used our computer at home, until it broke down not long after I started using it. My sister, being in high school that time needed the computer for her school works, our computer wasn’t replaced immediately, my mother thought that there are emerging computer shops out there, why not just go there and rent, it would be very convenient to us because we won’t spend much money. So my sister go there, thrice a week, and I go with her. I surf the internet, discovered a lot of things, made Friendster, made Facebook, added some friends, soon I added some relatives – it was fun. I wished we had one so I won’t be renting for just an hour or two. Having no computer also means I have to get out to do homework that required research on the internet. At first, I used encyclopedias on our house, however I discovered that the internet is a great tool for doing homeworks. Later did I know that having no computer at our own home is very beneficial for me, I didn’t get attached to technology that much (that time). I had fun, but I was restricted because of my resources. I still prefer interacting and socializing in person. 

In high school, it was rare if you do not have cellphone with a camera, so I forced and begged my mother to buy me one, I just needed to communicate I said. I convinced her and got my first phone! It was the ‘qwerty’ phone with all the letters of the alphabet in the keypad. Even though I as excited to have one, I rarely use it, I made social media accounts but thought it was boring so I don’t use it that much, up until now. However not having the phone nowadays is I think a social suicide, phones can almost do anything! From being a decent camera, a music pod, a mini library for ebooks, and for class notes. Many people can’t live without it, and I think I’m one of them, it even saves you from socially awkward situations. You can take away any other device from me but not my cellphone. Was I technologically dependent now? Yes. I need my laptop for research and doing thesis works, I need my phone for everything. It made my life so much easier, I think technology had greatly made its impact on my life and has more advantages than disadvantages. And I don’t think that it made me unsociable, because as I’ve said I do not use social media that often and I still prefer talking to people in person. Social media for me is just for communicating with people far away from you and not for daily interactions. 

Behind my success of being an educated learner is innovative technologies by superb designers. With the use of modern machines and devices, it really shaped the minds of every learners not only academically but globally upright individuals with the help engraved in these technologies. As I grew up, these available technologies helped me in guiding the holistic development to equip me with the needed skills and talents essential for my lifestyle. 

 

Living in this world equipped with several technologies, I think it really helped me being an educated person. However, they say that a man with the much knowledge is a knowledgeable man, not an educated one. The educated man is a manner of lifestyle. He is living with the flow of today’s generation with the use of modern technologies. But, what really defines an educated person? What does someone have to know in order to be considered one? The number of technologies he has? The size of his vocabulary? The number of books he has read?

 

To be educated in mind while using just enough technologies in a better way is a great advantage in life. Success is not far from those who are educated with these things. Having so much gadgets does not mean you’re empowered. We can be capable of many things not just technologies. And if we are overeducated in using those technologies, life will be complicated and chaotic.

 

To be honest, technology shaped my life for being a much more educated individual. Being educated helps individual to learn solely social experiences in his life day by day. With the social interactions that I had, it helped me to be educated who considers not only what I think but also what I feel for others. To be one is to function well not only mentally, but also emotionally. In making life decisions, I followed what is morally right. In example, when I use social media to interact with others, I make sure to it not to offend or upset others’ feelings because I believe an individual is educated if he has a good judgment and has the ability to establish, maintain and improve lasting relationships. Knowing how to rapport with others and how to get others to trust and respect them make us educated persons. 

 

If we’re capable of enduring and persevering, then I guess we’re called to be educated. But, we must also have to keep our life in proper balance. Everyone must be in order. Everyone must use technologies in a right manner. Be flexible to it. Be accountable to it. Pursue lifelong learnings with these technologies for it makes us educated which is an essential prerequisite for living our lives into the best and the brightest. 

College of Nursing 

3NUR1

Our intelligence gives us the ability to adapt to our constantly changing environment. At this point in time, technology has paved its way to make a dilemma between human beings and their actions. The innovation of technology has been at its peek in the 21st century and it has made quite an impact on society and the people revolving in it. For one, the internet allows people from all parts of the world to express their thoughts and ideas that would not otherwise be heard. People today can connect with relatives from miles away and still feel like they are right beside them even with just a single click. 

As a nursing students, we were always taught that our practices in the clinical area are all evidence-based and that everything had a rationale. Technology is essential for us to be aware of the recent innovations and practices in healthcare. I believe that technology in nursing is crucial to patient care and improving care giving outcomes, in terms of how optimal and efficient care is being delivered. However, even with the advances in technology, there are still drawbacks especially in terms of communicating effectively. Patient interactions are greatly affected by the advancements because we got so used to writing everything down and expressing what we feel in front of a computer or a phone screen that the thought of communicating face-to-face sometimes scares us. Creating care plans for our patients are what nursing students dread the most, it's become so difficult to come up with on the spot care plans because of how reliant we've become with the internet.

Generally speaking, technology makes our lives easier and it makes such a huge difference with the way we do our jobs. Technology will continue to evolve specially in the medical field. And as more innovations are made, more lives will be saved, and more patients will receive assistance.

As I reflect on the question, many memories flash from the past and I remember all the sleepless nights I spent with my laptop playing my favourite game and browsing through my twitter. I was not allowed to use my gadgets during school days but I would sneak in my mother’s room at night to use her laptop while she is sleeping. Technology allowed me to know the people around me more because of the social media platforms like twitter. Twitter kept me updated regarding on the life and whereabouts of my crush when I was in grade 7 and it made my heart skip a beat every time there is a new update bout him. It enabled me to know him better but unfortunately, technology also broke my heart because it is where I first saw him announcing his girlfriend to the public. He posted a photo of his girlfriend with a caption saying hoe much he loves her and during this time I also started following the life of his girl. Eventually I moved on with this guy because I realized that he really loves the girl because I always see him posting about his girl. Technology also helped me moved on because I would search some inspiring quotes and post in on my twitter account or sometimes I use my iPod to listen to music which really encompasses how I feel. My iPod helped me release all the pain in my heart and it also helped me regain my normal self. As I am typing this short story, I cant help but laugh at myself for the things I did before but I do not regret anything because I know that I will not be my present self if I did not pass through that stage. As you can see many thing happened in my life and social media played a vital role in these scenarios. Many people would say that technology ruined the humanity but if you think about it, it is not technology that ruined our society rather it is us who ruined it. We have to use the technologies around us with carefully and with integrity instead of blaming it for the negative things happening around us, especially in the social media applications of our cellphone, iPad, or laptop. I can say that I can do anything with the help of technologies because it made my life easier and it improved my lifestyle. All things may become harmful to us if we do not handle it with care so all we have to do now is change our perception regarding technology and start using it with integrity to avoid unnecessary problems. I am very thankful for all the inventors of the technology around us because it really helped me a lot in all the aspect of my life. Technology already became a part of me, whether it made me cry or happy, I would be forever thankful for technology. 

Without a doubt, technology has made a major impact in my life. While some people may say technology has a lot of negative impact, especially for those who did not grow up with the use of social media and cellphones, for me, technology has a lot of positive impact. With technology, it is easier to communicate and keep in touch with people especially those who are overseas. We can easily call our friends and family overseas because of the internet, cellphones, computers. Instead of sending a letter, we can use these things to send messages and it will only take seconds. It is also easy and very accessible to get information about the social issues because of news, radio and friends who you can keep contact with. Technology has changed the ways of education and learning methods. If there is no technology, it will be hard to get data, information and knowledge easily. Because of technology, online schools were created. People can apply to online courses and can do degrees by only using the computer. Tablets and laptops are also used in class to take down notes and to search for lessons. Over the years, technology revolutionized our world and created a big impact in our lives. Technology has made amazing tools and resources, putting useful information at our fingertips. 

When I was a kid, I used to play outside and interact with other kids. I remember I had so many friends back then and we would play the whole day and go home when it is already dark. I would always spend time playing with my toys and reading books. I was already in the 4th grade when I first got my computer. From then, many things have changed and I noticed how it also changed me as a social being. Back then, I used to like playing with my friends until dark. Now that I have my first gadget, instead of playing games outside my home, I play games on my computer instead. I used my computer more than I read my books and play with my friends. My computer became a comfort zone to me

Without a doubt, technology has made a major impact in my life. While some people may say technology has a lot of negative impact, especially for those who did not grow up with the use of social media and cellphones, for me, technology has a lot of positive impact. With technology, it is easier to communicate and keep in touch with people especially those who are overseas. We can easily call our friends and family overseas because of the internet, cellphones, computers. Instead of sending a letter, we can use these things to send messages and it will only take seconds. It is also easy and very accessible to get information about the social issues because of news, radio and friends who you can keep contact with. Technology has changed the ways of education and learning methods. If there is no technology, it will be hard to get data, information and knowledge easily. Because of technology, online schools were created. People can apply to online courses and can do degrees by only using the computer. Tablets and laptops are also used in class to take down notes and to search for lessons. Over the years, technology revolutionized our world and created a big impact in our lives. Technology has made amazing tools and resources, putting useful information at our fingertips. 

4B-BC

As someone who really loves going out for “galas” with friends whether it would be at a  mall, or someone’s house. I remembered my biggest hindrance of them all: TRANSPORTATION. Since my parents were always busy with work, I did not want to hassle them to drop me off to where I want to go or even ask my yaya to accompany me to commute. 

When I was in highschool, I did not know how to take public transportation aside from taxi cabs. However, I was always anxious about my safety whenever I had to take a taxi cab, I would always text the following to my parents immediately upon entering the cab, these were the plate number, and contact number of the taxi franchise. I remembered getting annoyed with waiting for a taxi to pass by and only for  the driver to  turn me down because he wants me to pay extra than the meter price. 

 Especially, during first year and second year high school, I always dread half days, and sudden class suspensions because I understood back then that my parents could not easily leave work just to pick me up at school. In addition, my school had a very strict policy on students who leaves the campus without their fetchers alongside with their fetcher’s card. I always had to look for a classmate with a driver who was either willing to adopt me for five hours at their house or to just drop me off right outside the campus pass the security. I remembered wishing that a carpool service would be more accessible than calling a franchise to book a cab hours prior. 

 Hence, through applications such as GRAB, UBER, and Hype, I am able to reach the destination where I am going to meet my friends without my parents worrying about my safety and location. Since these applications provide us with all the pertinent details such as the basic information about the driver, plate number and model of the car, and the exact fare price. 

Through technology that continues to emerge and evolve, they were able to find a solution to a problem I had when I was younger. It amazes how a few years back, these applications did not existed. Whereas, nowadays, I can easily access these applications through a click. Even if I wish that these applications existed when I was in High School, I am still glad that these applications are now available and can easily be access by many. Furthermore, these applications, provides more job opportunities and it guarantees the safety of their clients which is vital. 

Over the years, technology has changed our lives in different ways. Nothing is comparable to technology when it comes to improving life. It can affect our life both in a positive and negative way. Technology made it easy and less hassle for us to communicate with other people anytime around the world through our mobile phones, internet, computers and different social media compared to just communicating using the telephone or sending written mails. Technology has also changed the ways of education. My parents used to tell me that in the past, they were not able to get knowledge and information easily for their homework and study for their quizzes/exams. Compared now, we can easily look for information online because everything is on Google. Somehow it positively contributes to education; yet, it negatively affects the students because they would greatly depend on the internet rather than reading books and learn by themselves. And I am guilty on this part because I prefer to search everything online rather than looking for answers by reading my books. Technology also makes life easier for me in some other ways like online shopping, food delivery, transportation and it has changed our entertainment as well.

However, I feel like technology has taken most of my time. At home, when I am free, I used to spend most of my time holding my phone and going through my social media accounts rather than spending most of my time talking to my family and have quality time. I also feel like technology greatly affects my mood, emotions and perspectives in life. Whatever I see online may or may not affect me. With this I can say that technology is too powerful that it can affect people’s emotions. Indeed, technology has already revolutionized our world. Unfortunately, we can never turn back the time when technology still has not entered our life. All we can do is to live the statement: “Technology is the king and human is the slave. But if a slave is clever and knowledgeable enough then they can manipulate the king.” 

4B-Biochemistry

 

My mom would always tell me of how much a friendly little girl I was. They would leave me at a playhouse in a mall, and a few minutes later, I’m already playing and laughing with another kid. Making friends was never a problem for me, but as time went by, I grew more introspective rather than the opposite, which is seemingly being required in today’s society. Some would say I grew backwards. Others would probably understand. So what has this got to do with social media and the constant advancement of technology?

Technology is something which would be difficult to say if it is a positive or a negative influence in our lives. Personally, I think it’s positive, but what makes it a negative factor in life would be how people use it. Technology is a tool, made to make people’s lives easier. Social media, which has grown tremendously over the past decade, breeds different kinds of people. Some would grow more outgoing who shares every little thing in their life, and others who value privacy and only share pieces of who they are without giving the whole picture.

Social media allows us to communicate faster and easier with other people. This helps in information transaction without having to meet personally. Files are easily sent and downloaded depending on the size and site being used. Online sites such as Google Slides and Google Docs construct a more productive work space among students who are involved in group work. Today’s educational institutions emphasize the importance of working together, rather than the “should-be” equally important value of being able to work autonomously. Creating such sites allow everyone to contribute their work without having to wait for one to finish then upload the file to be edited by the next student. Editing at the same time, as well as commenting on each other’s work and suggesting pieces of advice, creates a more productive atmosphere without the unnecessary interaction that only distracts and disrupts the flow.

In spite of the endless positive results of the advancement of technology, what makes it negative for some? For example, the smartphone. Smartphones are multi-purpose computing and communication devices that provide easy access for the owner. The negative side effect of smartphones would be the moment you realize, that while you and your family are sitting at the dinner table, all eyes on your own phones instead of engaging conversations with one another. A negative side effect of social media, which is in relation with the phone, is the image of you that you present into the public being twisted and manipulated into something else because of someone else’s opinion of you. You unconsciously change yourself to fit in. The way people use technology is what make it unhealthy. Nothing is made with bad intentions, unless that is really the goal you are looking for. Some would say the nuclear weapons are for the protection and security of the country, while others would say that violence begets violence and that having such weapons would only lead to meaningless war. The way people use technology is the deciding factor if it is good or bad.

Our generation, the z generation which is also referred to as the digital natives, is born into a world enjoying and reaping at the products of technological growth. One of the biggest problems in today’s generation is cyber bullying. Let us make use of technology for something good, something better. Something that is bigger than the latest Hollywood headline or some public figure’s fingernails. Use technology for the advancement of science and in information distribution. Spread awareness by reporting honest news and facts about the world’s state, economic growth, and public statistics. Raise advocacies timely to today’s era and support one another. Only we can change the world that we will have tomorrow.

Faculty of Pharmacy - Department of Biochemistry

4C-BC

 

It easily makes me nostalgic whenever I see photos of classic toys and games that batang 90’s had. Flashback of countless memories fills my mind and I can’t help it but to reminisce the good ol’ days of my childhood. I remember making my very first saranggola out of broom sticks and used plastics, using my tirador to get a high-hanging Indian mango out of its tree, painting my trumpo with crayons so that it would stand out among my friend’s, counting my teksand pogs by “I-sa! Dala-wa!, Tat-lo! A-pat! Li-ma! A-nim!”,building castles and figures using my mom’s sipit (clothespin) and LEGOs, believing that “kisses” (bead-like shaped thing) get pregnant and multiply when put in water, and racing with other kids using an old tire. I also remember being scolded because of playing outdoors until the evening twilightmay it bepatintero, tumbang preso, luksong-baka, tagu-taguan, agawan base,or langi’t lupa. 

 

Today, technology has paved my way to a new reality. I became too absorbed in using the internet and digital media that it became my habit to check my phone for any notifications first thing in the morning. Nowadays, I usually consume most of my time indoors – binge-watching TV series and viewing movies made available through the internet. The internet has also become my avenue to gain access on millions of digital and online learning materials where I can get limitless information that I needed in carrying-out my home works and research assignments. Since the invention of gadgets like smart phones and computer, day to day communication has been made so much easier which immensely helped me to communicate with my mom in Israel. And with the rise of social media platforms like Friendster, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, I was able to reach out my old friends and made new companionships as well. These digital platforms have also given me the power to share ideas, to advocate the things I stand for, and to be engaged in discussions with other people of different viewpoints and interests and learn from them. 

 

I consider it a privilege to live in this modern era. There is a better level of education, medication, and commerce. Distant places have become closer, connections have become easier and so has life. All courtesy goes to technology. However, it is saddening that the advent of technology has also crippled the mindset, intuition, moral values of people. Technology has catered harassment in the form of cyberbullying, and it is no less toxic than traditional bullying. Personal privacy is also at stake because everyone has the capacity to take photos and video footage on their phones then post it online. Some also assume fake personas for the purposes of scamming, defrauding, or even spreading fake news. 

 

Indeed, technology brings new reality that can change everyone as a social being which I myself has experienced firsthand. Now, it is up to us on how we will balance and handle this new reality. 

Looking back, when things were much simpler – I mean everything’s kind of relatable, made me think “How the hell did we come so far today?”. Seriously, 10 years ago, all I could think of is what kind of slipper should I use to defeat all our opponents in tumbang preso or is my ponytail high enough for it not to get in my way whenever we play Chinese garter? These simple things a 2009 version of me isn’t comparable with the things a 2019 kid would probably think. 

Every generation has its own trend and right now, the world is being engulfed by technology. Everything is electronic-based, everything is automatic. Technology gave people the opportunity to make things easier but it doesn’t mean it is simpler. In fact, technology is complicated. As a pre-millennial person, it was easier for me to transition from the “traditional” to modern than my parents because of generation gap. Some things are somehow relatable, some aren’t. As in the case of games. You’ve heard of VR or virtual reality? It is an experience taking place within a computer-generated reality of immersive environments that can be similar or different from the real world. Modern teaching methods make use of VR to promote interactive and multiple engagements between large group of students in a real or imagined world. Though these were only prototypes, not long after for sure it’ll be one of the most promising teaching methods in the generation. 

You see, technology gives both positive and negative feedback. As there is good, there will always be bad. Everything has its own counterpart. Technology allows faster distribution of information worldwide. Most of the time, these information weren’t reviewed or filtered because there are tons! And the world wide web receives millions of posts every second. These misleading information could cause global imbalance, and social indifferences. Imagine, if an anonymous person posted some mass life-threatening message in the web, it would definitely cause havoc! Whether it is true or not, the initial response would definitely be chaotic. Technology also has its way of consoling people. As what I’ve said earlier, there are counterparts. Fortunately, through technology, people from around the world are able to communicate form one another. They are able to form connections with people from different parts and find comfort through them since there are people who find virtual friends more “sincere” than people around them. 

To sum it all up, technology in my life wasn’t all good and wasn’t all bad, just the right mix. It’s just that people tend to misuse it and that’s when it gets toxic. Technology is power and as what Ben Parker said, “With great power comes great responsibility”. We should be responsible with everything we do, we say, and we think. Only then will our planet be worth living.

 

I used to distance myself away from phones and computers because since I was young, I was always told that it would be harmful for me to bathe in its radiation and light. I used to hear a lot of negative things about the phones and the internet and social media so I busied myself with other things like reading actual books, writing and drawing on random notebooks, playing with my friends, and talking to anybody that I could talk to.

 

            It wasn’t until high school that I was opened to the beauty that was  technology. I realized how much information that I missed out because apparently, with just a click of my fingers, I could search anything that I wanted. It helped me so much with my assignments, projects, and research works. Since I am an audio- visual learner, I could just watch educational and recreational videos on youtube to learn and review for my subjects. It wasn’t only in school works that the technology helped. I would watch movies on the laptop or television and play my favorite games on my hand phone to keep me occupied. Also, I could search for great music and bless my ears with my favorite songs. My friends and family, no matter how far they are, were only just a screen away. Communication and the spread of information became easier for everybody. Technology kept me updated. It kept me sane.

 

            It wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. But sadly, it isn’t like that for everyone. Others get swallowed by the negativity posed by the social media sites. Others can’t balance their time and attention which results to less physical communication with people. Others use it as a venue to do such vile things like cyber bullying. 

 

            There are always pros and cons on topics like this and I am very lucky that I get enjoy the pros.