This isn’t the usual “dream program >>> dream school” post because I qualified to the same program in all the schools I applied to

I’ve researched the curriculum, opportunities, and sought advice from seniors so masasabi ko na I have discerned for long (maybe too long) and I am sure that UST is my dream school (good environment, lively events & organizations, friends will enroll there, curriculum suits my interests, etc.)

Nung una, I was hesitant in enrolling at UST because of the tuition fee but my parents assured me that I should go for it, maghanap lang sila ng paraan. Later on, I was ready to forfeit my slot na sa UPM but my family suddenly told me what if mag UP nalang ako dahil sustainable siya in the long run.

My siblings shared their side na nag-aalanganin sila na paaralin ako sa UST considering the living expenses in Manila (I’m from the province) and other miscellaneous expenses kaya nagmumukha siyang mahirap so nagdadalawan-isip magulang ko. They’re now radiating towards me enrolling in UPM para living expenses nalang poproblemahin nila.

I completely understand their situation and I shared to them na what if I qualify for the 50% sto tomas scholarship and sabi nila pag-isipan nila, pero since I’m from a private school, I need to take the qualifying exam and the exam proper will start around mid to late July pa tapos walang assurance na makukuha ko yung scholarship.

I’m not looking down on UPM’s educational landscape naman. I’m only concerned with the environment and how I may respond to stress in the long run since first time kong mag-aaral nang malayo mag-isa tapos demanding yung academics and wala masyadong recreational/nature-like spots sa UPM. Pero I’m trying to shift my mindset that the people around me will become my support system and make my college life bearable. I passed UPM for a reason and either way, I will still take the same program kahit UST or UPM.

To the students who also faced a similar situation sa akin back then, how are you doing now? May mga maibabahagi po ba kayong advice for an incoming freshie to make my college life more bearable? 🥹

Thank you so much po 🫶

This isn’t the usual “dream program >>> dream school” post because I qualified to the same program in all the schools I applied to

I’ve researched the curriculum, opportunities, and sought advice from seniors so masasabi ko na I have discerned for long (maybe too long) and I am sure that UST is my dream school (good environment, lively events & organizations, friends will enroll there, curriculum suits my interests, etc.)

Nung una, I was hesitant in enrolling at UST because of the tuition fee but my parents assured me that I should go for it, maghanap lang sila ng paraan. Later on, I was ready to forfeit my slot na sa UPM but my family suddenly told me what if mag UP nalang ako dahil sustainable siya in the long run.

My siblings shared their side na nag-aalanganin sila na paaralin ako sa UST considering the living expenses in Manila (I’m from the province) and other miscellaneous expenses kaya nagmumukha siyang mahirap so nagdadalawan-isip magulang ko. They’re now radiating towards me enrolling in UPM para living expenses nalang poproblemahin nila.

I completely understand their situation and I shared to them na what if I qualify for the 50% sto tomas scholarship and sabi nila pag-isipan nila, pero since I’m from a private school, I need to take the qualifying exam and the exam proper will start around mid to late July pa tapos walang assurance na makukuha ko yung scholarship.

I’m not looking down on UPM’s educational landscape naman. I’m only concerned with the environment and how I may respond to stress in the long run since first time kong mag-aaral nang malayo mag-isa tapos demanding yung academics and wala masyadong recreational/nature-like spots sa UPM. Pero I’m trying to shift my mindset that the people around me will become my support system and make my college life bearable. I passed UPM for a reason and either way, I will still take the same program kahit UST or UPM.

To the students who also faced a similar situation sa akin back then, how are you doing now? May mga maibabahagi po ba kayong advice for an incoming freshie to make my college life more bearable? 🥹

Thank you so much po 🫶

I’m an incoming bs biochem freshman but I’m still discerning if I will pursue UPM or UST biochemistry. I have done my personal comparisons between the two schools and UST has an edge when it comes to its facilities, international connections, and being the first to offer the biochemistry program since the 1950s (so established na talaga ang UST biochem compared to UPM)

I hope to pursue a research-related career and proceed to grad school after college. Careers in the natural sciences are known to be severely underfunded in the Philippines so for one to land a stable path, they must know how to leverage the opportunities around them.

I hope to hear experiences from biochem grads of UPM and UST biochem graduates who are now pursuing careers in research, academia, or anything related to grad school. What can you advise to an incoming biochem freshman who hopes to flourish in the hard sciences? (e.g. grants and scholarships for exchange programs/internships to look out for, organizations for networking opportunities, conferences to join, etc.)

Also, for UPM Biochem graduates, was landing a career overseas difficult for you? How did you manage to leverage the opportunities around you despite the facility limitations?

I hope to hear any form of insight from you, be they success stories or cautionary tales, ito yung karera na nakikita ko ang sarili ko in the future, and hopefully, kaya kong ipaglaban against all odds :))

Hello! Biochem student po ako and I still haven’t chosen my NSTP 😢😢 ano po yung NSTP na may least workload? I have 7am classes everyday (Monday to Saturday huhu) 😭😭💔

Hello! Incoming biochem freshie here and yung units for 1st sem ay 32 na kaagad tas magiging 34 kapag 2nd sem 😭😭

As the title suggests, is it sustainable ba? During SHS, I found it fulfilling when I was part of our local volunteer organization sa province and I hope to continue that in Manila, particularly, I’m eyeing Rotaract Club of Manila.

Are there FOP students who are also part of external rotaract orgs or any external volunteer org in general?I would appreciate insights from you.

I hope this reaches the students/graduates from UPM and Biochemistry. I really need your advice.

Context: I passed BS Biochemistry in both UPM and UST. I also passed the DOST scholarship exam, but until now, I am still having a personal dilemma in which university I should pursue. 

At first, I was set on pursuing my undergrad studies in UPM because it’s part of the UP system— the most prestigious university in the country with a leading name in research. I never knew the difference when it came to the research cultures of the different UP schools back then and assumed that UPM and UPD were at the same level.

However, upon reading numerous accounts from UPM biochem students and seniors in reddit, I’m starting to have second thoughts.

When scrutinizing the research culture in UPM as a separate entity from the UP system, it lags behind from UPD because of its lackluster facilities.

(Further reference in hyperlinks)
(1) The labs in UP Manila aren’t exactly the best due to the budget cuts and a student shared that some seniors have to conduct their experiments externally for their thesis.
(2) Scientific research is appreciated more in UPD (specifically MBB) than UPM Biochem. 

UST, on the other hand, is known to be the “far fourth” among the Big 4 univs, however, its biochemistry program is the only level IV accredited in the country. I’ve also seen multiple accounts that students are immersed with the research culture in UST as early as first year and they are provided with opportunities to publish their work and present in conferences around 2nd-3rd year. Additionally, internship opportunities abroad are very much achievable here.

I plan to directly pursue grad studies abroad after college and it feels like UST would serve as a sufficient training ground for preparing me what the real world is like for biochemists.

I can’t really say the same would be true for UPM because I haven’t heard stories from students and alums here who went/going for the path I currently envision myself in. Although, what makes me gravitate towards UPM is the fact that it’s free tuition and the branding UP gives when you graduate is one of the perks when seeking for higher education and job opportunities. Additionally, the highest scorer of the most recent chemist licensure exams was from UPM Biochem.

My parents are supportive in either UPM or UST. If I ever opt to study in UST, maghanap lang daw sila ng paraan para mapaaral ako doon but I still can’t help it but feel guilty because despite being a DOST scholar, the tuition fees reach around 171k/yr and dagdag pa ang living expenses sa Manila since I’m originally from the province.

I hope to build my research career by being involved with relevant opportunities during freshman year.

Are the said opportunities (e.g., research exposure, international internships, and other relevant opportunities) also achievable in UPM despite the limitation in laboratories?

Either way, I feel grateful and privileged to be qualified to study in these universities, I just hope to hear some insights from UPM and UST biochem students/grads because both my parents and I want the best education for me in college where my skills in co-curriculars, extracurriculars, wet and dry lab skills will be holistically nurtured :))

I hope this reaches the students/graduates from UPM and Biochemistry. I really need your advice.

Context: I passed BS Biochemistry in both UPM and UST. I also passed the DOST scholarship exam, but until now, I am still having a personal dilemma in which university I should pursue. 

At first, I was set on pursuing my undergrad studies in UPM because it’s part of the UP system— the most prestigious university in the country with a leading name in research. I never knew the difference when it came to the research cultures of the different UP schools back then and assumed that UPM and UPD were at the same level.

However, upon reading numerous accounts from UPM biochem students and seniors in reddit, I’m starting to have second thoughts.

When scrutinizing the research culture in UPM as a separate entity from the UP system, it lags behind from UPD because of its lackluster facilities.

(Further reference in hyperlinks)
(1) The labs in UP Manila aren’t exactly the best due to the budget cuts and a student shared that some seniors have to conduct their experiments externally for their thesis.
(2) Scientific research is appreciated more in UPD (specifically MBB) than UPM Biochem. 

UST, on the other hand, is known to be the “far fourth” among the Big 4 univs, however, its biochemistry program is the only level IV accredited in the country. I’ve also seen multiple accounts that students are immersed with the research culture in UST as early as first year and they are provided with opportunities to publish their work and present in conferences around 2nd-3rd year. Additionally, internship opportunities abroad are very much achievable here.

I plan to directly pursue grad studies abroad after college and it feels like UST would serve as a sufficient training ground for preparing me what the real world is like for biochemists.

I can’t really say the same would be true for UPM because I haven’t heard stories from students and alums here who went/going for the path I currently envision myself in. Although, what makes me gravitate towards UPM is the fact that it’s free tuition and the branding UP gives when you graduate is one of the perks when seeking for higher education and job opportunities. Additionally, the highest scorer of the most recent chemist licensure exams was from UPM Biochem.

My parents are supportive in either UPM or UST. If I ever opt to study in UST, maghanap lang daw sila ng paraan para mapaaral ako doon but I still can’t help it but feel guilty because despite being a DOST scholar, the tuition fees reach around 171k/yr and dagdag pa ang living expenses sa Manila since I’m originally from the province.

I hope to build my research career by being involved with relevant opportunities during freshman year.

Are the said opportunities (e.g., research exposure, international internships, and other relevant opportunities) also achievable in UPM despite the limitation in laboratories?

Either way, I feel grateful and privileged to be qualified to study in these universities, I just hope to hear some insights from UPM and UST biochem students/grads because both my parents and I want the best education for me in college where my skills in co-curriculars, extracurriculars, wet and dry lab skills will be holistically nurtured :))

I hope this reaches the students/graduates from UPM and UST Biochemistry. I really need your advice.

Context: I passed BS Biochemistry in both UPM and UST. I also passed the DOST scholarship exam, but until now, I am still having a personal dilemma in which university I should pursue. 

At first, I was set on pursuing my undergrad studies in UPM because it’s part of the UP system— the most prestigious university in the country with a leading name in research. I never knew the difference when it came to the research cultures of the different UP schools back then and assumed that UPM and UPD were at the same level.

However, upon reading numerous accounts from UPM biochem students and seniors in reddit, I’m starting to have second thoughts.

When scrutinizing the research culture in UPM as a separate entity from the UP system, it lags behind from UPD because of its lackluster facilities.

(Further reference in hyperlinks)
(1) The labs in UP Manila aren’t exactly the best due to the budget cuts and a student shared that some seniors have to conduct their experiments externally for their thesis.
(2) Scientific research is appreciated more in UPD (specifically MBB) than UPM Biochem. 

UST, on the other hand, is known to be the “far fourth” among the Big 4 univs, however, its biochemistry program is the only level IV accredited in the country. I’ve also seen multiple accounts that students are immersed with the research culture in UST as early as first year and they are provided with opportunities to publish their work and present in conferences around 2nd-3rd year. Additionally, internship opportunities abroad are very much achievable here.

I plan to directly pursue grad studies abroad after college and it feels like UST would serve as a sufficient training ground for preparing me what the real world is like for biochemists.

I can’t really say the same would be true for UPM because I haven’t heard stories from students and alums here who went/going for the path I currently envision myself in. Although, what makes me gravitate towards UPM is the fact that it’s free tuition and the branding UP gives when you graduate is one of the perks when seeking for higher education and job opportunities. Additionally, the highest scorer of the most recent chemist licensure exams was from UPM Biochem.

My parents are supportive in either UPM or UST. If I ever opt to study in UST, maghanap lang daw sila ng paraan para mapaaral ako doon but I still can’t help it but feel guilty because despite being a DOST scholar, the tuition fees reach around 171k/yr and dagdag pa ang living expenses sa Manila since I’m originally from the province.

I hope to build my research career by being involved with relevant opportunities during freshman year.

Are the said opportunities (e.g., research exposure, international internships, and other relevant opportunities) also achievable in UPM despite the limitation in laboratories?

Either way, I feel grateful and privileged to be qualified to study in these universities, I just hope to hear some insights from UPM and UST biochem students/grads because both my parents and I want the best education for me in college where my skills in co-curriculars, extracurriculars, wet and dry lab skills will be holistically nurtured :))

I'm an incoming freshman at UPM, and upon checking the curriculum, there's a midyear term each year (which is roughly equivalent to summer classes). As the title suggests, I hope to build my CV during freshman year by maximizing research-related opportunities.

Also, I saw in UPM's downloadable forms that students can submit a request for an overload form. Is it possible to overload subjects to cover the units in midyear, so I have more time to apply for internships/exchange programs?

Is it realistic to aim for such experiences, or will it lead to burnout? If it's really not advisable, what organizations and activities should I look for to gain relevant experience? (e.g., internal orgs, external orgs, volunteer work, etc.?)

I'm an incoming freshman at UPM, and upon checking the curriculum, there's a midyear term each year (which is roughly equivalent to summer classes). As the title suggests, I hope to build my CV during freshman year by maximizing research-related opportunities.

Also, I saw in UPM's downloadable forms that students can submit a request for an overload form. Is it possible to overload subjects to cover the units in midyear, so I have more time to apply for internships/exchange programs?

Is it realistic to aim for such experiences, or will it lead to burnout? If it's really not advisable, what organizations and activities should I look for to gain relevant experience? (e.g., internal orgs, external orgs, volunteer work, etc.?)

Hello po! I’m originally from Mindanao and I’m currently living sa relatives ko sa Quezon for vacation. As the title suggests, would it be possible to attend the scholars’s orientation in NCR this June 4 even though I’m not originally from here?

I hope this reaches the previous UPM DPWAS passers na umahon at nakuha ang program na gusto nila.

For context, I'm from Mindanao, and BS Pharmacy was my first choice at UPM, but I later realized I wanted to pursue Biochemistry instead (originally my second choice). As the title suggests, I was grateful to be waitlisted in Biochem because I thought I still had a chance. Fast forward to waitlist szn: I didn't pass both the first and second waitlist rounds, so I got demoted to DPWAS. Earlier this morning, I woke up to an email that said, "You remain waitlisted for DPWAS," so I was dead set on setting my expectations low.

I also applied to UST and DLSU's Biochemistry programs and passed both. I also passed the DOST-SEI scholarship. I did the math and estimated UST's yearly tuition for Biochem at around 171k, tapos sa DLSU around 270k naman. With the DOST scholarship, it would be reduced to 131k/yr and 230k/yr at kung tutuusin, mahal pa rin talaga siya, along with the living expenses in Manila (condo, food, allowance, etc.)

My parents are okay naman with supporting my education, pero labag pa rin talaga sa loob ko, knowing that sakitin si mama at high-maintenance siya. Throughout my JHS years, I've been attending a public school, and I was fortunate to receive a full scholarship to our local private school for SHS. I've never burdened my family with expenses, and I'm the kind of person who aims to dream big.

Is getting into UPM Biochemistry really that difficult? At the moment, I'm really, really hoping I still manage to get into UPM Biochem, since it's the program I see myself thriving in as someone who wants to pursue grad studies and enter a career in research. I'm feeling this deep sense of guilt if I won't make the cut. If I don't manage to get in and my family pushes me to study in either UST or DLSU, naghihinayang talaga ako sa expenses.

Sa mga UPM DPWAS passers, pls share your success stories huhu especially if from biochem kayo 😢😢🙏🙏🙏

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Hello po! I'm an incoming freshie planning to apply for the Santo Tomas Scholarship. I am a private school graduate, and I have the following questions:

• When does OSA usually open applications for STS, and when will the exam take place?
• Mahirap po ba ang qualifying exam? What topics/lessons should I anticipate and study for the different subtests?
• How stringent is OSA in admitting scholars from private schools? Are there instances na hindi natatanggap ang private school applicants?
• When does OSA release the STSresults, is it before or after the start of the academic year?

Since walang reassurance yung STS grant for private school graduates, medyo kabado ako if it will be released during the start of the A.Y. na since my family is not financially capable to pay the tuition fee 🥹🥹

I hope masagutan to huhu

Hello po! I’m currently choosing between UPM, UST, and DLSU biochem for undergrad, and as of now, I am waitlisted at UPM Biochem (hopefully may maiwang slot sa akin, huhu). 

A little bit about me is that I’m interested in pursuing a research career rather than medicine, but I’m still exploring my options and want to understand the real differences between these programs beyond reputation. I’m weighing the pros and cons of the three institutions, and undoubtedly, UPM is my priority because of the free tuition but I’m also considering UST and DLSU because I applied for scholarships (yet still waiting for results). 

After researching online, this is what I learned: 
- Programs under CAS (including biochem) are experiencing conflicts in their laboratory work due to a lack of equipment in the facilities. 
- UPM biochem students lean towards theoretical knowledge and graduate as book smart because of facility conflicts.
- UPM Biochem has good performance in chemist licensure exams as the top 1 of the recent CLE is from UPM Biochem.
- UPM environment in general is taxing due to pollution, lack of nature when compared to UPD and UPLB, and the prevalence of pickpockets in the area.
- Enlistment system is frustrating and may mga pagkakataon na magbeg ang students sa mga prof na kunin sila.
- Maliit lang ang UPM, so hindi na mahirap mag-move to different classes.

P.S. These may be outdated, as the Reddit posts I’ve seen are years old, kaya I want to confirm if these are still valid today.

I’d really appreciate insights from current students or graduates from the UPM Biochem program regarding:

1. Research opportunities (Does the lack of facilities affect research opportunities? How well does UPM biochem excel in terms of research in the sciences?)
2. Internship opportunities (How competitive is it? Are there internship opportunities abroad?)
3. Academics and workload (How prone is it to get burned out?)
4. Professors and mentorship (Are profs good with the subjects that they teach? Is it relatively difficult to get a good thesis adviser?)
5. Facilities (Sapat na ba ang facilities for undergrad research or do students seek labs outside UPM to complete their theses?)
6. Career options in the Philippines and abroad (Was it difficult to find a job after graduation?)
7. Student life outside academics (May time pa ba sa extracurricular life? huhu)

Additionally, how would UPM biochem compare to UST biochem? 
I’ve attended the recent biochem program orientation at UST, and this is the info I learned:

- UST Biochem is the only Level IV PACUCOA-accredited institution in the Philippines (what does this imply?)

- The program focuses on research, exposing students as early as freshman year and providing guidance from profs aligned with their research interests.

- The student population is around 90 per year, and there are only 2 block sections, so everyone knows everyone, which becomes an advantage for student visibility and consultation with profs.

- UST has partner institutions abroad, which allow students to take their internships in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, etc. (Which may be good when seeking job opportunities after grad)

- Classes are from Monday to Saturday with a possibility na may 7AM to 7PM sched and there are quizzes almost every day.

Are these also symmetric to UPM biochem, or does the system drastically differ? Especially in terms of education and research opportunities?

Masasabi ko na I’m torn between UPM and UST biochem, and DLSU is third since, from what I’ve seen online, it leans more towards business courses, so I’m not really sure kung ano ang standing ng DLSU sa sciences.

What can you say about this po? Thank you!

Hello po! I’m currently choosing between UPM, UST, and DLSU biochem for undergrad, and as of now, I am waitlisted at UPM Biochem (hopefully may maiwang slot sa akin, huhu). 

A little bit about me is that I’m interested in pursuing a research career rather than medicine, but I’m still exploring my options and want to understand the real differences between these programs beyond reputation. I’m weighing the pros and cons of the three institutions, and undoubtedly, UPM is my priority because of the free tuition but I’m also considering UST and DLSU because I applied for scholarships (yet still waiting for results). 

After researching online, this is what I learned: 
- Programs under CAS (including biochem) are experiencing conflicts in their laboratory work due to a lack of equipment in the facilities. 

- UPM biochem students lean towards theoretical knowledge and graduate as book smart because of facility conflicts.

- UPM Biochem has good performance in chemist licensure exams as the top 1 of the recent CLE is from UPM Biochem.

- UPM environment in general is taxing due to pollution, lack of nature when compared to UPD and UPLB, and the prevalence of pickpockets in the area.

- Enlistment system is frustrating and may mga pagkakataon na magbeg ang students sa mga prof na kunin sila.

- Maliit lang ang UPM, so hindi na mahirap mag-move to different classes.

P.S. These may be outdated, as the Reddit posts I’ve seen are years old, kaya I want to confirm if these are still valid today.

I’d really appreciate insights from current students or graduates from the UPM Biochem program regarding:

1. Research opportunities (Does the lack of facilities affect research opportunities? How well does UPM biochem excel in terms of research in the sciences?)
2. Internship opportunities (How competitive is it? Are there internship opportunities abroad?)
3. Academics and workload (How prone is it to get burned out?)
4. Professors and mentorship (Are profs good with the subjects that they teach? Is it relatively difficult to get a good thesis adviser?)
5. Facilities (Sapat na ba ang facilities for undergrad research or do students seek labs outside UPM to complete their theses?)
6. Career options in the Philippines and abroad (Was it difficult to find a job after graduation?)
7. Student life outside academics (May time pa ba sa extracurricular life? huhu)

Additionally, how would UPM biochem compare to UST biochem? 
I’ve attended the recent biochem program orientation at UST, and this is the info I learned:

- UST Biochem is the only Level IV PACUCOA-accredited institution in the Philippines (what does this imply?)

- The program focuses on research, exposing students as early as freshman year and providing guidance from profs aligned with their research interests.

- The student population is around 90 per year, and there are only 2 block sections, so everyone knows everyone, which becomes an advantage for student visibility and consultation with profs.

- UST has partner institutions abroad, which allow students to take their internships in Japan, Taiwan, Australia, etc. (Which may be good when seeking job opportunities after grad)

- Classes are from Monday to Saturday with a possibility na may 7AM to 7PM sched.

- There are quizzes almost every day.

Are these also symmetric to UPM biochem, or does the system drastically differ? Especially in terms of education and research opportunities?

Masasabi ko na I’m torn between UPM and UST biochem, and DLSU is third since, from what I’ve seen online, it leans more towards business courses, so I’m not really sure kung ano ang standing ng DLSU sa sciences.

What can you say about this po? Thank you!

Context: I am an incoming first-year biochem student currently living in Mindanao, and according to the primer, confirmation of enrollment is next Monday, May 18, and submission of documents is required to be on-site, with proxy submission not allowed.

My current conflict is that Cebpac tickets are expensive, and I don't have a place to stay in Manila. I thought, okay lang na ipa-LBC ko yung requirements. If it's not allowed, whom should I contact to explain my situation? What is their email address?

Thank you so much

I’m interested in research and potentially pursuing grad school. I don't see myself pursuing medicine, but a lot can change over 4 years of college, and I might consider med school. Which university is more flexible in terms of grad school and med school for biochem?

I’m still exploring my options and want to understand the real differences between these programs beyond reputation. I’d really appreciate insights from current students or graduates regarding:

1. Research opportunities
2. Internship opportunities
3. Academics and workload
4. Professors and mentorship
5. Facilities
6. Career options in the Philippines and abroad
7. Assurance of a stable job after graduation
8. Student life (community spirit and extracurriculars)

I’m interested in research and potentially pursuing grad school. I don't see myself pursuing medicine, but maybe a lot can change within 4 years of college—which university is more flexible in terms of grad school and med school for biochem?

I’m still exploring my options and want to understand the real differences between these programs beyond reputation. I’d really appreciate insights from current students or graduates regarding:

1. Research opportunities
2. Internship opportunities
3. Academics and workload
4. Professors and mentorship
5. Facilities
6. Career options in the Philippines and abroad
7. Assurance of a stable job after graduation
8. Student life (community spirit and extracurriculars)

Hello po! I’m currently deciding between the following programs:

• ADMU Chem
• DLSU Biochem
• UST Biochem

A little bit about me is that I’m interested in research and potentially pursuing a PhD (the specific path is not set in stone yet but maybe somewhere in biology and chemistry), but I’m still exploring my options and want to understand the real differences between these programs beyond reputation. I’d really appreciate insights from current students or graduates in UST and DLSU biochem or maybe ADMU chem regarding:

1. Research opportunities
2. Internship opportunities
3. Academics and workload
4. Professors and mentorship
5. Facilities
6. Career options in the Philippines and abroad
7. Student life (community and extracurriculars)

Specifically, I want to ask

• How early can students get involved in research, and how competitive is it?
• How well does each institution excel in terms of research in the sciences?
• How are the professors in terms of teaching and mentorship?
• How well does each institution prepare students for grad school?

DLSU is renowned for its active research and high-end facilities, but I'm not sure of its standing in science compared to UST. From what I’ve heard, mas lamang ang UST when it comes to science, as DLSU centers more on business, engineering, and tech. I haven’t seen much about DLSU’s standing in biochemistry, and the same goes for UST, since pharma yung mostly nakikita ko.

I don't see myself pursuing medicine; rather, I see myself pursuing research and going to grad school. As of the moment, I'm conflicted between DLSU and UST regarding the education, research, and internship opportunities for science, specifically biochem. However, I am also open to ADMU chemistry kaya I also want to hear insights from students/grads from ADMU

What can you say about this po? Thank you!