Feature

 Hopes and Concerns in the New Academic Year 

By Farah Villeza and Emily Zonio 

      Living amidst pandemic is a serious threat affecting many sectors yet education is one of the few where investment has not dried up. The country's educational institutions decided to dwell with this situation. Public and private universities reopened to distribute knowledge across borders in our society despite of living in this new normal for the future of the young generations. 

    According to CHED, blended learning is one of the proposed solutions to create new and more effective method of educating students in a new normal. Despite of piled queries and worries felt by students, teachers, and parents, their goals allowed them to believe and be confident with the processes in the new normal. They have been brought to a new world where human interaction has been limited. However, they remain strong and overcome doubts as they successfully survived the academic school year 2020-2021. As the pandemic continues, students brace themselves to whatever challenges await them. For this academic year, Capiz State University - Burias Campus continues to be committed in becoming the center of academic excellence. Modular approach will still be utilized in the delivery of the teaching-learning process. The new normal has become a part of their lives yet their struggles remain indescribable. Let’s have a glimpse on what some students think of the new academic year: 

 “My thought about this new academic school year is less functional compared with face to face class because we submit projects to pass not to learn, we have different style of learning and we can't apply it all online.”- Jacqueline G. Pontino, First year, CAF 

“I think this academic year is harder compared to the recent because I'm now a third year college and mostly we deal with our major subjects and it's quite challenging to take these lessons and school activities without the face to face discussions of our professors but I know our professors will guide and help us to survive this academic year. All I need to do is to do my best to understand the lessons and comply all the school activities.”- Kiah Valaquio, Third year, COM 

“I think this school year is same with last school year. It's difficult for both students and teachers, there's a lot of changes happen in this modular learning and I admit it's difficult for me to cope up because of several factors such as poor internet connection, lack of gadgets to use and there are a lot of activities and lessons that needs explanations from teachers.”- Aibie V. Legarda, Second Year,COE 

“My thoughts on the new academic year in the pandemic are that it is very challenging to all students who are experiencing poor signal while communicating with their teachers and there are some who does not have the capability to gain more knowledge through modules. I believe that we’re not really learning as much as we should.I truly hope we can face this challenging situation with patience.”- Joyce Ann P. Estanislao, Third Year, CAF 

 “On the new academic year, I think it would be a tough year, but also a great year which we can learn a lot from different activities and virtual symposiums that would be conducted.”- Cherry Villaruel, Second Year, DABE 

 This may be an uncomfortable situation to some while others enjoy this set up. How ever, the truth remains that everyone is struggling and working so hard to combat what lies ahead. According to the unknown author, The harder the struggle, the glorious the triumph. It may not be easy today but keep striving, one day, you will reap what you sow, and it will be worth it.