Freshmen Impressions

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By Fiela Joyce Legua

They say first impression lasts. Indeed! But what is IMPRESSION then? Impression is something that stays in somebody’s mind: a lasting effect, opinion, or mental image of somebody or something and/or a general idea: a belief about or understanding of something. We all know that Visayas State University progressed in the number of freshmen enrollees for School Year 2011-2012 by 15% from last school year’s 1,600 freshmen now almost at 1,900 including the transferees. So, I roamed around and asked a few students to send in their impressions about our beloved alma mater and asked what made them decide to pursue their studies here.

“Ang akong unang impression sa VISCA: Kaingnan ko kapoy tungod sa ka layo sa mga rooms then medyo sakaon. Pero within one month sa experience sa pag baktas sa VSU, ang kakapoy wala na ‘coz love na nako ang school. Kay kung love na nimo ang usa ka lugar o botang bisan lisod or kapoy mawala jud kay kayanon man nimo ang tanan. In other words, if you already love a thing or a place, kayanon jud ang mga sakripisyo.”

- Basilisa Almoroto, BSDE-I

“This school is very unique and has lots of great personalities. A place where the sun rises and sets beautifully. Perfect sea breeze with stunning and untainted beach for us VSU students to enjoy. The walking distance from our dorm to our departments is very far, sakaon kaaju. Murag 10-15 minutes ang amo gilakaw. Pero okay ra because we are blessed and loved in this school. We will be physically and mentally fit. We can also hone our social skills away from home.”

- Paolo Nayra, BSGE-I  & Devin Morales, BSAB-I

“For us, VSU: Is an Eco-friendly University. Is a High Standard University. Has High quality of education. Has Affordable tuition fee. Has Nice building structures. Producer of Topnotchers. And its staff: Gives pressure in subjects, lots of things to be done. Are really good and teach us well.  And somehow we’re just tired walking from one building to another but atl east we’re learning.”

- BSCE –I students

“Daku nga unibersidad, good for asthmatic person kay nice ang surroundings ug ang dagat, very environmental-friendly nga eskwelahan, dagku’g eyebags ang mga estyudante dire kay sige’g tuon.”

- Ivane Nerves, BSHRTM-I

“Una nga impresyon ko ha VISCA kay maupay nga eskwelahan ngan mahibaro it mga estudyante kun ano it college life ngan kun gaano kakuri it college. Pagkita ko gihap, malimpyo ini nga eskwelahan ngan mahibaro ka gud magrespeto ha imu igkasi tawo kay it mga tawo ngadi mga boutan ngan makisangkayon tungod kay maupay an katutdo hit mga instructor didi ha VSU.”

- Pamela B. Verra, BSHRTM-I

“My first impression in VSU is that the University is very kapoy and ang mga staff dili approachable but my impression was proven wrong because VSU is an institution na na’ay staff na approachable ug maka-understand sa situation sa usa ka student. Honestly, kapoy jud kaau ang VSU kay sige ng saka but I know nga maanad ra mi kay freshmen pa. Someday I will really love VSU because of its’ high quality education and it is a school na affordable ang tuition.”

- Cristenel Tudio, BSCS-I

“My first impression on this University is I really get tired on getting up and down the stairs. The classrooms are so far apart for the next subject. The University have many don’ts  and do’s to be followed. But at the same time I really enjoy the dark green environment. The University offers many scholarships that really inspire many students to avail those very beneficial scholarships. The professors really teach us clear, informative and very useful lessons that help us to gain more knowledge. The students are very friendly like my new classmates. They are very  approachable.”

- Marc Denver C. Gonzaga, BSDC-I

“I expected that VSU will provide me a better learning that’s why I chose to study here. VSU is a very huge school. The buildings are a bit far from each other. Everyday you will have an exercise, even though you don’t want to. This school is “kapoy” pagpaduong, mura og dili ka modugay.”

- Francisco T. Lutao Jr., BSAB-I

“I know that VSU has high quality education. I am hoping that VSU will provide all students their needs. Needs for efficient learning and academic development. That’s all and go forward VSU!”

- Noel E. Togonon, BSHRTM –I

That’s what the freshies have to say. Let’s remember that whatever our expectations are, in the end, it all boils down to the choices we make during our stay here in VSU. Cheerio freshies! And welcome to your second home! Good luck on our college voyage.