CAPSUNIAN ECHO

 SHOCK AND SPLENDOR

by Charlene J. Dela Cruz

After three years of modular learning, students finally take up examinations through face-to-face mode, a reset for the many.

“Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared. It means you go on even though you’re scared.” – Angie Thomas

            The pandemic has tested the resilience of students, and the decision to take the face-to-face exam was not an easy one. It required them to overcome their dreads of returning to school, step out of their comfort zones, and face the challenge head-on.

          This January, students of Capiz State University Burias Campus proved that they have the courage to face their fears and take their face-to-face final examinations. After three years of remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a significant milestone for the students to go back to the traditional classroom setting and experience, over again, the accustomed learning and teaching processes.  

It was not an easy journey, but these students manifested remarkable grit in taking the final exam. They prepared diligently, studied hard, and mustered the strength to come to the examination hall. They took their seats, put their fears aside, and began to answer the test papers.

           Unquestionably, they proved that they are more than capable of rising to the challenge. They showed that they have the persistence to pursue their dreams, even in the face of adversity, as well as the spirit of determination and hard work that make anything possible.

As you, students, move forward in your academic journey, remember this moment and the dedication you showed. Always believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams.

        In the words of Nelson Mandela, "It always seems impossible until it's done." Keep pushing forward, keep striving for greatness, and keep being brave. You have the power to achieve anything you set your mind to.