although i was wearing a girly porma outfit yesterday with matching heels, i still joined the rally yesterday at the congress. my outfit was a HUGE mistake. blisters everywhere. not to mention, i wasn't even wearing the right color for the rally. still, it was a GREAT experience.
i learned
a lot of things actually.
i realized how many people are greatly affected by the budget cut on education. it's not merely us UP students but other students from different state colleges and universities..even high school kids. i also realized that indeed,
a lot of UP students are ilustrados. goes to show that up to now, the educated middle class are still the ones articulating the needs of the masses. unfortunately, we are and we will be favored much more IF the government DOES do something to somewhat alleviate the sufferings of the people. i was also introduced to the exact situation of the proposals regarding the education budget as well as the "allies" of the "iskolars ng bayan" in congress.
it's really sad how terribly outnumbered they are since a lot of those in office are just mere pets of those in power. eventhough there are all these realizations that greatly disheartened me, there is still one reason to believe. or maybe reasons to believe.
i bow to the dedication and commitment of the anakbayan members to fight for national issues and instigate awareness despite the apathetic reactions of most people. i am also even more impressed that there are 2 very active members that are now in med proper. it's really amazing how some people can balance acads with social causes. i wish i could do that as well. (is film and audio-visual communications calling me?)
speaking of my thoughts of shifting to UP diliman..i desperately need to make a decision soon. i can't imagine spending the next three years of my life studying chem..but then, i also can't imagine myself giving up on my so-called FIRST choice course. maybe the compromise is shifting to a health-science course in UP manila..or maybe i should just go for my dream and leave everything behind. i am TOTALLY confused and the parent factor(a.k.a. DADDY) along with the thought of leaving enya, block 11, 13 and 14 is making everything even more difficult. i desperately need help and unbiased advice. HELP!
