CAREER PLAN:

1. I am currently taking the STEM Pre-Science Academic Strand because it aligns with my goals of working in the medical field. Among all the strands, this is the one I’m most passionate about because it strengthens my foundation in science and prepares me for the challenges of medical studies.

   
   

2. For college, I plan to study at San Pedro College (SPC) and take either BS Nursing or BS Medical Technology as my pre-med course. I chose SPC because of its strong medical programs and its reputation for producing skilled and compassionate health professionals.

   
   

3. During my college years, I will focus on maintaining good grades while actively joining organizations that support health awareness and service. I plan to continue serving in the Davao Red Cross Youth (RCY) chapter and my school’s RCY unit to stay connected to community work. I also aim to further build my own non-profit organization that helps children with cancer.

   
   

4. After graduating from college, I plan to gain real-world experience through volunteer programs and other community-based medical activities. This will help me deepen my understanding of healthcare work and prepare me for the demands of medical school.

   
   

5. I will then pursue medical school, where I’ll study hard and complete my internship and training with full dedication. This step will be the most challenging but also the most rewarding part of my journey toward becoming a doctor.

   
   

6. Once I earn my medical degree and license, I aim to practice medicine while continuing my advocacy work. My long-term goal is not just to succeed professionally but to serve others with compassion and integrity—living a life that honors both the dreams of my younger self and the values I’ve carried throughout my journey.

In my experience, the subject indeed lived up to its name—I was able to develop my personal self. Along the way, I encountered lessons that shaped the way I see certain things (e.g., love and mental health) in a different light. I was molded into a better person as this subject helped me engage and think more deeply about certain aspects of myself, for example, how I saw the future I wanted.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

From this subject, I was able to develop a better sense of self-awareness. I took with me lessons of growth and mindfulness from this subject, lessons that helped shaped me into a better and more conscious person along the way.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

My favorite topics was love & the one with the psychosocial development theory. The topic about love really taught me how love can manifest in different forms, and as for the psychosocial development theory, I was impressed with how these stages are really in line with the lives of most people.