First Semester Ends

Honestly, studying in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila is not easy. I experienced challenges I never faced before. These made me learn lessons and become a better person. My first semester in college is just OK. I got good grades but I’m not really contented and fulfilled.

English Proficiency Instruction I (ENG 11). I got 1.50, a grade higher than what I expected. I thought that I would get a 2.00 or lower because of my not-so-good quizzes. But God, together with my professor, has been very good.

Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics (ETHICS 11).  When I received my class card in Philosophy, I thought that I was in a wild dream - a good dream, that is - because I got an excellent grade of 1.00. It is apparent that four months of hard work reaped a bountiful harvest.

Sining ng Komunikasyon (FIL 11).This is the first class card that I received. I got my grade (1.25) in this subject on the third day of the Final Examinations. This marked my first victory in college.

Philippine History and Government (HIST 11). Let’s look on the brighter side. I got a 1.00 in this subject! And I’m really happy about it.

College Algebra (MATH 11). As I half-expected, I got a 2.25 in this subject. This is my lowest grade this semester. I know that I’m blessed because, at least, I got a passing grade, which is hard to achieve in this subject. But I still feel bad because this may signal the end of my ambition to become a CPA (BSA students in PLM should have a grade of 2.00 in Math subjects). I didn’t make it. And it feels bad.

Fundamentals of Science I (NAT SCI 11). I got 1.75, lower than what I expected. Although I scored good, it only totalled to this score. But it’s still good, anyway. (This is my second-to-the-lowest grade).

Civic Welfare Training Service (NSTP).  I also got a 1.00 in this subject.

Foundation of Physical Activities (PE 11). Although I got absent once, I still managed to get 1.25.

Foundations of Behavioral Sciences (SOC SCI 11). As I predicted, I got 1.25. And it is a very good grade.

To sum it up, I got a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.43. This is a good sign since 143 means “I love you.”

This is just the start. There are still seven semesters to come. Next sem would be time for improvement and maturation. I hope to get better marks. And I’ll make sure I will.

P.S. I posted this to relieve my emotion. Honestly, I don’t feel good (because of my Math grade). I hope it’ll get better.