https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm en-us 2022-02-04 02:01:23 UTC 2026-02-09 05:51:00 UTC hello@padlet.com deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028686209 I was welcomed into the new school year as a member of ACO Core after being elected STEM Chairperson, and all I can really say is I've been blessed ever since. ACO has been my family all throughout the year, and I've shared so much laughter and tears with them. I thank God every day for giving me such beautiful people to have in my life despite these trying times in the pandemic. ]]> 2022-02-04 02:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028686209 deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028686535 Of course, with this position comes self-doubt. I've been wary and unsure of my leadership skills from time to time, often wondering if what I'm doing is indeed enough. ]]> 2022-02-04 02:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028686535 deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694156 In one of my projects for the strand, I wasn't really expecting to make friends from this. After all, this was a project for my constituents. But surprisingly I made really strong friendships after this event. Like actual best friends. And they make me the happiest!]]> 2022-02-04 02:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694156 deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694352 Aaaand as such, I also get very sad when I remember just how far away I am from the people I love. I don't live in NCR. I don't have that "oh when the pandemic's over UPTC lang kami" type of mindset. Frankly I'm unsure of whether I'm going to NCR for college or not, and I'd be devastated if I had these friendships just disappear. ]]> 2022-02-04 02:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694352 deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694621 This school year blessed me with a whole strand council for me to guide and lead. I love my council very much and I couldn't be more thankful to have these people in my life.]]> 2022-02-04 02:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694621 deannasarmiento1 https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694757 However, trying to balance being a student and a leader has been tough, that's for sure. I always try to be the best I can be in both, but I always inevitably become stressed and tired in the process. Rewarding naman kahit papaano but it really is a difficult thing to do.]]> 2022-02-04 02:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deannasarmiento1/psel0an326r5fgxm/wish/2028694757