Refreshing my Elementary Years

Before I entered UP, I studied at the University of San Carlos Basic Education Department South Campus. Why too long? It is because our university has many departments. We have the North Campus, South Campus, Talamban Campus, and the Main Campus located at P. Del Rosario St. But I used to study there at the South Campus because before it became Basic Education, it was a Girls-High School department.

You know, I really miss my school before. Reminiscing the joys and fun my friends and I shared together. My best friend is Armika Eborda. She is a sweet, funny girl. We often spent our time reading and borrowing books in the library. She also taught me to be closer to God. Now, we don’t have enough time to do the same things again. Armika and I are just communicating through the internet.

I seldom visit the campus because of so many works to be done here in UP. If I have the “rare” chance to go to our campus, bad luck really comes. I haven’t seen them for a long time because of their hectic schedules also. So I’m still praying that someday, I can see and share with her the funs and joys that we both shared together.

Ahh… by the way, I remembered some of the important things or celebrations that we have in our school.

The first event that I’ll never forget is having our Holy Mass. We usually do this every first and last Fridays of the month, during feast days, and many more. We started every celebration with a Holy Mass since it is a Catholic school. Even if this important celebration is not being practiced here in UP (although there is a mass at the AVR) I will still remember and put in my heart the Holy Mass because I’m a Catholic and I am part of God’s family.

The next is the Buwan ng Wika. This usually takes place every month of August. Here, we were required to wear Filipino costumes such as the Barong Tagalog and the Baro’t Saya. We also make projects related to our Filipino customs and traditions.

The most important event every school year is the Intramurals or the Carolinian Festival as what it is often called. During this celebration, we show off our hidden talents in dancing through the field demonstration. But before that, we still have a parade around the Pentagon or the field grounds. This is the most colorful and exciting event in the university.

And now we enter the month of December, which means Christmas time! We never forget to celebrate our Christmas party. We have different games, presentations, and the most awaited part, the exchanging of gifts. I often got very nice and luxurious presents because you know… people here are rich except me.

In San Carlos, we remember our different talents and skills that’s why we have the PAP Program (Pupil Activity Program). Here, the different clubs share to us the talents that they have.

In every school, Family Day is never forgotten. So we observe the event, the Family Day. Our families and relatives took part in this occasion.

Last but not the least is the most awaited part of a student’s life, Graduation Day. Even if I was not part of the Top Ten who graduated, I was still recognized as one of the pupils who have the Distinction Award. What was more important was receiving my diploma as a sign of getting back my hardships as an elementary student.

You know, I really missed my elementary life! How I wish I can bring back time again. However, this is life. We must continue the steps we started and begin a new life as a high school student. Forward, always forward!