Distance Education in the Philippines » 2nd Sem AY08-09 http://www.distanceeducationblog.com A blog about online distance education in the Philippines with posts about actual distance education experiences and information about the University of the Philippines Open University, distance education degree, distance education classes and so much more. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:27:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Finishing a degree on time http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/2009/10/14/my-worries-on-finishing-a-degree-on-time/ http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/2009/10/14/my-worries-on-finishing-a-degree-on-time/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:44:40 +0000 Jeric Peña http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/?p=100 The Law of Attraction—A photo of the UP Oblation wearing the Sablay (UP Graduation Garb) with the text "May 8, 2010," the date of UPOU's Commencement Exercises.

The Law of Attraction—A photo of the UP Oblation wearing the Sablay (UP Graduation Garb) with the text "May 8, 2010," the date of UPOU's Commencement Exercises.

Honestly, I don’t know anymore what to post here. So, my dear readers, I urge you to comment or e-mail me on what topics regarding distance education are you interested about. I need your inputs! I’ll try my best respond to them through a blog post.

What’s happening on my part of the world? Well, the first semester has just ended and I’m a bit worried about some of the courses I took this semester. I’m not that confident about my grades, especially in Humanities 1. I really don’t care about the numerical grade. What I want is to pass every course I take/taking/took. But, I’m really happy that my grade in Mathematics 11 (College Algebra) is actually good. No, I’m not a Math Genius. My grades in other courses I took during the previous semesters weren’t that bad, either.

I’m actually aiming to finish my Associate in Arts (AA) degree next semester. Actually, I lack only 12 units of General Education courses, 2 units of Physical Education and 3 units of National Training Service Program. Hopefully, I get to finish and pass all my courses. I’m nervous and worried because I really want to finish my degree on time. I’ve been doing my best to excel in each course that I take. But, I can only do so much. For the past semesters, I’ve been exceeding the allowable number of units per semester just so I can finish my degree on time. I really exerted a lot of my time, effort, energy, and even money so I can graduate soon—it even killed my social life.

However, there are things in life that one can’t really control.

But, as I’ve said, I can only do so much. I believe that I’ve done my best to fulfill my responsibilities and obligations as a student. I’ve been going the extra mile. If I will graduate on May 8, 2010, then, so be it.

]]> http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/2009/10/14/my-worries-on-finishing-a-degree-on-time/feed/ 6 Another semester is coming to an end http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/2009/03/12/another-semester-is-coming-to-an-end/ http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/2009/03/12/another-semester-is-coming-to-an-end/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:36:29 +0000 Jeric Peña http://www.distanceeducationblog.com/?p=61 Here’s a quick update: We’re just a few weeks away from the end of the second semester for the academic year 2008-2009 and that only means one thing – VACATION! As for me, I decided to make my vacation more productive by taking up summer classes instead of just bumming around. PI 100, one of the required courses is only offered during summer so I might as well take it.

I’m still deciding whether to take up another PE course this summer. But taking up PE classes during summer is not that easy for classes meet everyday (Monday to Friday) for 1 hr and 20 minutes. I was checking UP Diliman’s CRS and I couldn’t find any interesting PE class. I have already submitted my “permit to cross-register” for signing just in case I decided to take up PE classes.

Anyway, I am looking forward to a great semester ahead!

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Second, it’s final examination week here at UPOU. I’m a bit nervous for my final examinations in NATSCI2 and KAS1 are just a few days away. Nervous because I don’t know what kind of examination would our professors be giving us. Is it multiple choice? True or false? Essay? Comparison and contrast? I do know that essay-type examinations or quizzes are quite normal for UP.

Third, our group is not yet done with out final project in COMPED2 (Web Design), which should be submitted by the first week of March. I’m worried. Working on this project is very hard for me because we (the group) can’t find any common time wherein we could talk about projects. Most of my groupmates are busy with their work and personal life. I do hope that we meet the deadline.

Aside from being examination week, it’s also the foundation week of UPOU. Weird, right? Various activities are being held at the UPOU Headquarters in Los Baños. Although I really want to go there and participate on the different activities, I can’t for I have to prepare for my examinations too (which falls on the same week). Anyway, Happy 14th Anniversary UPOU!

Wish me luck!

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ALL UPOU STUDENTS

A referendum involving the U.P. Office of the Student Regent (OSR) will be conducted on January 26-31. Exercise your right and responsibility as members of the U.P. community.

For general information about the referendum, visit: http://upou.webs.com/

Engage in the forums pertaining to the Codified Rules For Student Regent Selection (CRSRS):
http://www.upoucommunity.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=53&fu…

The said forum at the Community Site will be updated every now and then to keep you well informed.


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Last December 17, 2008, a couple of UPOU students, faculty and even administrators attend the Centennial Lantern Parade at UP Diliman. It was really really fun cheering and shouting chants on the top of our lungs as we pass by different buildings around the campus. Photos from the UP Centennial Lantern Parade.

I’ve been sick the past few days and wasn’t able to check on the course sites. In fact, I even took my NAT SCI 2 (Geology and Biology) Midterm Examination last Saturday, January 10, 2009 despite my fever. I do hope that I will pass that examination even though I wasn’t able to study well since I’m sick.

On January 17, 2009, UPOU students will have a conference with UP Student Regent Shahana Abdulwahid regarding the upcoming referendum. It will be held at UPOU Multimedia Center, NCC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave., UP Diliman, Quezon City from 8:30am to 10:00pm. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend the said conference as I will be in UP Manila for my Math 1 Midterm Examination. 

I guess that’s all what I’ve got now. Back to studying (or stalling)! ;)

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