ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING BLOG

As a wide-eyed computer science student, I embarked on a thrilling journey at Bicol University Graduate School (BUGS) for my 240-hour on-the-job training. Little did I know that these few months would change my perspective on life, work, and the power of collaboration. This is the story of how I, along with my newfound friends, Ezra, Kian, and Pili, navigated the world of academia, contributed to meaningful projects, and forged lasting memories. From the moment we stepped foot into the BUGS office, we were met with warm smiles and a genuine sense of camaraderie. Sir Dan, the head of the department, introduced us to our tasks for the coming weeks. I was tasked with helping Ashney create Notice of Admission (NOA) letters for students applying for masteral and doctoral programs. It was a challenging responsibility, but Ashney was patient and guided me every step of the way. Our little group of interns quickly became a tight-knit team. When Sir John Rey, one of the staff, needed assistance

Today, I'm pleased to tell the exciting story of my fifth week at Bicol University Graduate School. I had no idea that this week would be filled with surprises, unanticipated obligations, and a memorable planning workshop at the Pepperland Hotel. It all began on a Monday morning when my colleague Ezra and I received an intriguing letter from our mentor, Sir Dan. To our surprise, he asked us to join him in a three-day planning workshop at the prestigious Pepperland Hotel. The only problem? Sir Dan had forgotten to inform us about it in the previous week! Nevertheless, we embraced the challenge and eagerly accepted our roles. As we entered the workshop venue, our excitement was undeniable. However, it peaked even further when we spotted a small piece of paper on the table. It was from Sir Dan, instructing us to bring specialty and bond papers, along with a printer! Little did we know; this was just the beginning of an adventure filled with surprises. To our embarrassment, we realized

  As the fourth week of my internship at the graduate school, I was eagerly anticipating what challenges lay ahead. Little did I know that this week would turn out to be the most exciting and eventful of all. I walked into the office, and to my surprise, Sir Dan had an unusual request for me - clean the bookshelves in the kitchen, which contained manuscripts from previous graduate students. He asked me to record the names of authors, thesis titles, programs, and the years they were created. It sounded like a daunting task, but I was determined to complete it. I entered the kitchen, prepared with a notepad and a spirit of adventure, to find the shelves of books packed with academic knowledge and history. The scene was breathtaking, and I felt compelled to protect these valuable texts for future generations of students. I committed myself to the process over the following few days, spending many hours methodically cleaning and sorting the texts. Fortunately, I was not alone in my quest.

  A Week of Teamwork and Challenges at Bicol University Graduate School Welcome to my blog, where I will share the exciting and challenging experiences I had during my third week at Bicol University Graduate School. Preparations for the highly anticipated recognition day event highlighted this week. Join me as I tell the challenges we faced and the incredible collaboration that enabled us to overcome them. Editing the Program Our team's major priority as the week began was revising the program for the recognition day event. Despite the fact that I had been assigned to work on the bookshelves, I felt obligated to assist Ashney and Ezra with this important assignment. Our days were filled by continuous rounds of printing and editing, since every time we were ready for printing, a new error would appear. We only had a limited amount of time, but our determination knew no boundaries. The Victory of Collaboration Although the errors were not our responsibility, we recognized that correc

A Week of Difficulties and Goodwill at Bicol University Graduate School The second week of OJT at Bicol University Graduate School was a blur of duties, activities, and surprising friendships. Dr. Roldan Cabiles, commonly known as Sir Dan, became our guiding light as we began our academic path, encouraging us to explore new frontiers. We had no idea that this week would put us to the test and establish long-lasting relationships of friendship. Cleaning and Organizing the Bookshelves: Our week began with what appeared to be a routine task: organizing and cleaning the bookcases. I spent hours arranging the shelves with my classmates Ezra, Ashney, Kian, and Pili, making sure every book had its proper position. It was a test of patience and attention to detail, setting the groundwork for the challenges ahead. Letters and Programs Distribution: Our normal activities, however, took an unexpected turn when Sir Dan asked us to distribute letters and programs to various college departments arou