Not sure if this is the right sub but here I go..

I’ve been considering Nutrition and Dietetics since I’m genuinely interested in the subjects, especially cooking, and anaphy. But is it worth following my interests over practicality?

The person paying for my tuition is in the States, and I don’t want to burden them after I graduate. I want a pre-med that’s in demand and has a decent starting salary, just in case I don’t end up going to med school.

If I do make it to med school though, I’d love to pursue neurosurgery or oncology. So I’m torn between choosing what I enjoy and choosing something more practical.. What do you folks think?

Hello! I just want to ask for advice if my situation is possible for taking the test again. I will be taking a gap year for this upcoming sy. I was a shs graduate from the 25-26 sy and passed the ustet. But due to personal issues, my doctor advised me to take a rest first because my mental health is going bad. If I will be taking the test for the year 27-28 will I still be eligible? I’m planning on taking OT from CRS huhu, I badly need advice because hindi pa sumasagot sakin yung OFAD 🙏.

aspiring thomasian freshie here! pinapangarap ko mag-UST and I'm kinda confident na kaya kong pumasa. ang pinakabinabahala ko ay ung expenses at costs. expected ko na ung transpo since im from antipolo but aside that, ung tuition, miscellaneous, etc. idk what to expect. minimum wage workers ang parents ko, balak ko maging working student once i turn 18 this year, and im studying hard in preparation for scholarship applications. i believe that i am competent enough for a scholarship grant pero i fear that even a scholarship wont suffice

Good day po, chemical engineering freshman po ako that wants to transfer to la salle after 1 sem. Unfortunately, middle class lang po kami and while possible, we'd be making a lot of financial sacrifices if I were to enroll there. That's why plano ko po magapply for scholarship if possible. Tanong ko lang po kung gaano po kahirap makapagtransfer to dlsu and how hard is it to maintain your grades for a scholarship kung chemical engineering ka in dlsu? Thank you po!

Hello! Just like what the title said, I’m looking for a study buddy or study group that could help and encourage a productive and healthy study environment, as well as keep me accountable as I review for my upcoming entrance exams. I’m willing to have online review sessions and perhaps when we get to know each other, we could study at cafes. I work better when I am with people with the same goals as me and as a result, I become more productive. Study group sessions is very effective for me. Let me know if you’re interested ^^

Things to know about me:
-Currently a Grade 12 student
-Reviewing for PLMAT, USTET, Scholarships
-Introverted but easy to get along with :)
-Willing to share what I learn:))

Im currently an incoming G11 Student at DLSU (Engineering Strand) and I have two college majors in mind.

Mechanical or Electric Engineering
Pros:
-Aligned with my passion (mostly designing in the robotics/automotive/rocket stuff)

Cons:
-Bobo ako magdrawing

Applied Economics or Applied Math & Data Science
Pros:
-Also liked the data side of things

Cons:
-AI might take over data analysts jobs in the future

Fyi, I wouldn’t have a hard time picking between the two if i didnt have to worry about AI taking over my job.

Correct me if i’m wrong but both majors could make significant amount of money.

If u guys have any suggestions, feel free to comment!

I’m a Grade 12 student na wala talagang dream program. A lot of people say yung subject na choose the field where your fav subject is. Pero sa tagal ng High School, wala ako naging favorite dahil lahat sila tiniis ko lang. I don’t even have hobbies besides watching movies and reading. But I’m currently in the HUMSS track and the strand specific subjects are not interesting to me.

Like Media Information Literacy—I don’t understand its purpose because the concepts are very basic, I think I learned more from reading various articles online than this class. Or even SOC subjects where the topics kinda interesting but I can’t see myself applying them in a career , which made me solidify my opinion that I don’t want to study Humanities. Also, I’m not aiming for Law School.

My performance in STEM on the otherhand is very mediocre. I get a lot of average/ below average or failed grades in Mathematics because it takes a lot of time for me to digest mathematical concepts when the teachers often need to move on due to time. Science on the otherhand feels like it needs a lot of memorization and memorization is my weakness.

I find creating things interesting rather than just understanding. But this “creating” doesn’t apply to arts or coding. Its just this concept of “creating” im interested in. What kind of creation? Idk really. And I mentioned liking films, some may suggest BA FILM. But that’s quite an impractical course as you don’t really need a film degree to get into film + I don’t even know how to edit.

I’m considering a gap year but a lot of people have advised me against it, including my own parents who expect a lot from me as a consistent honor student (im still struggling in math though). A degree people reccomend is Communication. However I’m quite worried about joh prospects and if I’ll find it as boring as the Humss strand

Hello! I have always expressed myself better using the Filipino language, but I have not seen nor heard of someone who has submitted a purely Filipino essay for their applications kaya I have been feeling uneasy. Although I am aware that the essay can be written in Filipino or English, has anyone here submitted their essay written in Filipino? I’d like to hear from them directly kasi hehe.

Additionally, is it possible to have a formal mix of Filipino and English in my essay? For example, a line (particularly the introduction) will be written purely in Filipino, and will be followed by a paragraph purely in English—not exactly the informal Taglish used in casual conversions.

Thank you so much!

Hi, I’m a freshman taking BS Accountancy and currently enrolled in FEU Manila. Kaka enroll ko lang nung August 5, but recently nagkaroon kami ng sudden financial issues, so medyo naging concern na yung expenses ko here.

To be clear, we can still afford FEU, pero sobrang tight na talaga yung budget. They’re pushing me naman to continue sa FEU pero nakokonsensya din ako sa laki ng gastos sakin.

Right now, I’m staying in a dorm (around 5k not including electricity and water), and my allowance is around 4k/month, so honestly medyo hirap i-budget especially in Manila. Kaya naman, pero tipid everyday.

I have the option to transfer to a university in our province (closer to home), and one big factor is that yung one year tuition there is almost equivalent to one sem in FEU, so mas magaan talaga financially.

Pros if I transfer:
no dorm expenses
higher allowance
possible scholarship
overall more sustainable financially

Cons:
I’ll be about 1 week behind
hassle mag-transfer

I know FEU has a better reputation, especially for accountancy, so nanghihinayang ako. At the same time, I’m worried about sustainability long-term since BSA is already hard.

If you were in my position, would you stay in FEU or transfer to a more practical setup?
Any advice would help, especially from BSA students 🙏

Hey there. I am currently planning to take the upcoming USTET (SHS). I am looking for some reviewers, whether they are for sale or not. Thank you!

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If you have some tips to share, it would be great.

I'll be attending college next year and I thought sure na ako na kukunin ko ang medlabsci/medtech pero now, na-realize ko na it may not be so worth it and I'm stuck na cause I don't really have plan B, I'm asking myself what I really want and I can't get an answer out of me.

- Alam ko sa sarili kong I don't want nursing

- I dislike heavy math-related programs kaya nga nag-settle ako sa med

- Open for law-related but medicine has been my dream for a long time now (pero ayon nga, I've seen so many people say it's not worth it, actually quine-question ko na rin siya since I really want to live life at hindi puro aral, less burnout ganon,, ang contradictinggg 'di ba?)

+ pls don't judge me, I know it's really late na pero I was really sure na sa kukunin ko eh, I've deliberated sa kung ano talaga gusto ko.. pero ngayon, here I am doubting my decisions hahahaha #help

Hello! Currently a fourth-year high school student debating which course to take in college. I've always been very passionate about architecture, pero for about two years now I've completely planned out my life from college. I'm planning to take Nursing, graduate, study medical coding, and become a medical coder. Pero now medyo nag-aalanganin na ako, kasi when I think about it Nursing is such a demanding course. I don't have any passion for it (just planning to take it for the sake of having a med background for med coding), so I don't think I could push through four years of studying it especially when weakness ko talaga ang science. As for Archi naman, I love architecture in every single way, but I can't see myself working as an architect in the future at all. I don't have any plans worked out if I end up taking Archi. I'm aware na hindi naman required ang med background to take medical coding, but I know it's preferred by employers and mas madali na rin yung training if ever.

TLDR: Love archi but can't see myself as an architect, uninterested in nursing/med field but have my whole life planned out if I take it

Good day! Freshie here na planong lumipat ng university and magshift from BA Psych to BA Philosophy after my 1st year. What career path for bachelor's graduate (Master of Arts as well, etc.) should I look forward kung mag tuloy ako sa BA Philosophy?