JOURNAL ENTRY # 2

1. During my first week of stay at MCL I was filled with mixed feelings. I was very excited to be finally in college, new stage in my life. But I was nervous because I didn't know what to expect about my professors and subjects as well. It was a new environment for me and new faces to see and meet. I was glad, nevertheless, to have new friends.

2. About my professors, they are eight in all. My professors in English and Values Education are both women. hey are kind and considerate. They teach well. I have also lady professors in Humanities and Mathematics who are both friendly and approachable. My professor in Social Science has a magnetic personality. There is no dull moment when he is in front of our class. He really knows what he is teaching. My IT professor is also friendly to his students and teaches well. And my drawing and PE professors are both kind and knowledgeable about the subjects they are teaching.

3. Our section is composed of 42 students. Therefore, there are forty-two different personalities. Some are well-behaved but there are others who are quite noisy and funny. I find some of my blockmates serious in their studies but, still, others are somewhat sleepy. (I don't know why!) But generally speaking, we are all good friends. We work together as one section. And lastly, I believe that we are all smart! (Nakzz)

4. As for my courses, I still find them quite easy, although there is really a need for me to be more serious and to be more focused in their studies. I like Social Science and Values Education because I can handle them well. On the other hand, Mathematics needs greater time to be able to understand fully. The course that most challenging for me is Humanities ( Logic) because it requires critical thinking and analysis.

5. Yes, I think there are some adjustments I am going through and must go through. First of all in my academics, I need to be more studious because my courses are more complicated and more challenging because they are in a higher level of difficulty. I need to be more independent in pursuing my courses regarding my emotions , I need to be strong. There is no room for being weak because I don't know what challenges and experiences I will meet each day so I Have to be ready always. Finally, there is really great adjustment with regards to social environment because I am now in a much bigger world, with many new acquaintances as well as new different policies to follow and obey. There are many more things to be done and accomplished.

JOURNAL ENTRY # 1

In Highschool I have the same classmates and teachers for the whole year, my assignments can be done at home using textbooks and other reference books, I'm less serious in studies because there are four grading periods so I have more time to recover and in terms of my attitude, I'm dependent on my parents for school needs and projects.

In College I have different classmates and professors for different terms, my assignments can be done through internet, I need to be serious in studies because of the shortness of term and more expensive, and in terms of my attitude, I should learn to be independent.

I must learn to meet and befriend to my new classmates every term. I really need to develop more my knowledge in computer - internet access, powerpoint, etc. - to be able to accomplish my assignments and research works. I also need to develop self-discipline and independence because college life is more serious, more complicated and more expensive. I think little by little, I'm making myself ready for college because I keep telling myself that I'm in another stage of my life.

MY FIRST EXPERIENCES AT MCL THAT HELP ME ACHIEVE ADJUSTMENT IN COLLEGE

I have been at Malayan Colleges Laguna (MCL) for more than a week and have gained a number of experiences. And with these new experiences - a much bigger environment; more convenient and comfortable rooms; seeing and meeting new faces both students and educators; and adapting to new school policies. I can say that I'll be able to achieve successful adjustment in college.

VALUES EDUCATION WORKS TO MY ADVANTAGE

Values Education has been a part of the school curriculum since our elementary days. It is one way that teachers can transmit values to pupils. Thus, making explicit the values underlying the pupils' behavior and assessing the effectiveness of these values and associated behavior for their well-being.

Since childhood, I have acquired values through my parents at home and my teachers in school. Now that I'm already in college, I can say that Values Education has really worked to my advantage. It has helped me a lot in shaping my personality and well-being as a son, a student and a citizen.